https://www.rizasuminto.com/tags/uchicago/ Recent content in Uchicago on Riza Suminto Hugo en Sat, 13 Jun 2020 15:18:56 -0700 https://www.rizasuminto.com/blog/2020/06/reaching-that-finish-line/ Sat, 13 Jun 2020 15:18:56 -0700 https://www.rizasuminto.com/blog/2020/06/reaching-that-finish-line/ <p>Today is the day of the 533rd Convocation Ceremony of University of Chicago. And with the pandemic happening across the world, yes, this event is held virtually, like many other graduation ceremonies. It is, however, still feel special to me. Because this is the day when I should have walked to the stage, hooded by my advisor, and ceremonially inducted as a full-fledged Ph.D.</p> <p>My study in UChicago span from Autumn 2013 to Autumn 2019. During that time, I have seen prior convocation ceremonies. The crowd is enormous, filled by the new graduates and their families. The procession is solemn. It must feel great to be one of the graduates there. To adorn that cool maroon Doctoral gown with three black stripes on the arm. To feel the festivities of the ceremony in person.</p>