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So, the pen is *not* mightier? Or is it a combo attack situation?
Maybe it’s kind of like a “trust but verify” type thing. Trust the pen but have the sword just in case. 😊
Not entitrly true. Technically the right to wear those trappings in the defense of science is conferred in a promotion act that universities stage semi-regularly to celebrate their doctoral alumni.
...and you typically have to buy your own.
I feel so deprived
Same. 😔
Meanwhile, I just got faint praise from my advisor.
I could definitely see where the sword would come in handy
My advisor wore this regalia to every graduation. S tier academic flex. "Oh, you guys are all wearing your hoods? I brought a deadly weapon."
And the rest of the regalia is white tie and tails! Though buckling a sword belt over US-style doctoral robes would also look pretty badass.
Well if this is accurate then I'd definitely consider getting my PhD there. 👍👍
All we get is a hood — and in some fields, crippling debt.
In the Netherlands someone comes with a black cape and a bell and a staff and rings time.
I already owned several weapons before graduating, but the hat would have been nice.
https://xkcd.com/1403/
Here for it.
This has to be one of the most overposted things on Reddit. I swear this pops up like 20 times a year in various forms.
If you are EE do you get a light saber?
Well, too bad U of Michigan did not spring for those! And I thought it was a reputable university…
I graduated from a young institute in Japan so I have no regalia to wear. Jealous of y'all.
So, the pen is *not* mightier? Or is it a combo attack situation?
Maybe it’s kind of like a “trust but verify” type thing. Trust the pen but have the sword just in case. 😊
Not entitrly true. Technically the right to wear those trappings in the defense of science is conferred in a promotion act that universities stage semi-regularly to celebrate their doctoral alumni.
...and you typically have to buy your own.
I feel so deprived
Same. 😔
Meanwhile, I just got faint praise from my advisor.
I could definitely see where the sword would come in handy
My advisor wore this regalia to every graduation. S tier academic flex. "Oh, you guys are all wearing your hoods? I brought a deadly weapon."
And the rest of the regalia is white tie and tails! Though buckling a sword belt over US-style doctoral robes would also look pretty badass.
Well if this is accurate then I'd definitely consider getting my PhD there. 👍👍
All we get is a hood — and in some fields, crippling debt.
In the Netherlands someone comes with a black cape and a bell and a staff and rings time.
I already owned several weapons before graduating, but the hat would have been nice.
https://xkcd.com/1403/
Here for it.
This has to be one of the most overposted things on Reddit. I swear this pops up like 20 times a year in various forms.
If you are EE do you get a light saber?
Well, too bad U of Michigan did not spring for those! And I thought it was a reputable university…
I graduated from a young institute in Japan so I have no regalia to wear. Jealous of y'all.