The Hatchet's 2018 Commencement Guide
The Hatchet’s guide to commencement features weekend activities, brunches and advice for graduating seniors.
May 14, 2018
Volume 115, Issue 2
Stories from the May 14, 2018 issue of the GW Hatchet. View a PDF version of this issue.
Cash in new alumni status, take advantage of networks and perks
Whether you want to travel, volunteer or stay connected with classmates, there are alumni benefits to take advantage after you leave GW.
Tourist spots outside D.C. to explore in the family car
Maryland and Virginia have plenty of gorgeous tourist spots, and you are more likely to have a brand new experience with the family.
Commencement weekend bars fit for clinking glasses with parents
With parents in town, it can be hard to adjust your happy hour favorites to suit the tastes of your family.
Look back at your family's fashion timeline
From tracksuits to fedoras, flip through closets past and reminisce before your current trendy wardrobe becomes a timestamp for college.
Essay: Families must discuss interracial relationships to erase bias
While interracial couples are being represented more in television and movies, we can’t rely on Hollywood to have the hard conversations for us.
Graduating student leaders talk skills you can't find in textbooks
After at least one year heading student organizations, graduating student leaders value their graduation cords over their diploma.
Advice from the CI leaders that introduced graduating seniors to GW
Colonial Inauguration leaders introduce students to the University. Now they’re back to send the graduating class off with advice.
Post-Commencement brunch spots steps from the ceremony
As Commencement approaches, graduating seniors are faced with important decisions about careers and living situations – and post-Commencement brunch.
Get your graduation caps to stand out with personality-driven tips
Whether you are a fussy crafts queen or the king of memes, here are some tips to make your graduation cap stand out.