With GED Grad Day coming up on May 12th, you must be excited about celebrating your success and sharing inspiration with other students. Since it’s not a traditional, in-person graduation celebration, we have plenty of ideas for creating a party atmosphere 100% online. Maybe at home, you’re taking a hybrid approach with some friends and family in person and others on screens. Read on for creative ways to celebrate your GED achievement with your friends and family near and far.

Planning an Online Graduation Ceremony

Getting your GED is a huge accomplishment! The next step is to plan your ceremony for GED Grad Day 2023. You can invite your loved ones to join you in-person or virtually using video conferencing software such as Zoom. Here are some tips for planning a successful online graduation ceremony:

• Create a schedule: Plan out the order of events for your graduation ceremony, such as speeches, award presentations, and the turning of the tassel.
• Practice with your technology: Make sure you test your internet connection and video conferencing software before the ceremony to avoid any technical difficulties.
• Graduation caps & gowns: Just because you’re celebrating in a non-traditional setting doesn’t mean you can’t dress up in your graduation attire! Wear your cap and gown or other formal wear to make the occasion feel more special.
• Share a graduation program/agenda: Create a virtual graduation program that you can share with your guests. This can include the schedule of events, a list of graduates, and other information about your graduation.
• Take pictures: Screencaps are a fun way to capture everyone’s smiles and remember this special day.

Hosting a Graduation Party

After your GED Grad Day ceremony, it’s time to think about ways to host a graduation party! Here are some ideas for hosting a virtual and/or in-person party that everyone can enjoy:

• Organize a toast: have all your loved ones go around and raise a glass to your accomplishments and toast to your future. You can also make some non-alcoholic drinks to celebrate with your family members who are under 21 or don’t drink.
• Host party games: There are plenty of games you can plan to play with your friends and family, such as graduation-themed trivia, graduation bingo, or graduation-themed charades. You can also organize a scavenger hunt where guests can find graduation-themed items around the house.
• Share memories with a photo album: Create a photo album of your graduation journey, and invite your guests to add their own photos and memories. You can also use an app or software to create a virtual memory book that guests can sign and share their wishes.
• Host a dance party: Create a playlist of your favorite songs and have a virtual or in-person dance party with your loved ones. We highly recommend having a dance off!

GED Graduation Main Event Party Ideas

• Graduation Party Decorations: Set the scene with decorations, such as a banner, balloons, and confetti. You can also set up a photo booth to capture memories with your near and dear ones. These elements can be background uploads for virtual guests.
• Graduation Party Favors: Send your guests virtual party favors, such as a custom digital photo frame or a virtual certificate to thank them for celebrating with you.
• Graduation Party Food and Drinks: Celebrate your graduation with a special meal! Cook or order your favorite meal and enjoy it with your family and friends. You can even take it to the next level and send everyone a (simple) recipe beforehand so you can prepare the dish all together with your screen on the counter.
• Graduation Party Guest Book: Create and pass around a guest book where your guests can leave messages of congratulations and well wishes. You can also use a free online platform like Google Forms or SurveyMonkey to create a custom form for your guests to fill out online. Include questions like “What advice do you have for my future?” Enjoy reading the heartfelt messages of support and encouragement!

Make celebrating your GED Grad Day 2023 with a virtual graduation ceremony and party as memorable and fun as possible! With these creative ideas, you can make your virtual grad celebration unforgettable and share the joy with your loved ones. Whether you’re planning an in-person and/or an online graduation party, these tips will help you create a celebration that reflects your achievements and your unique personality.

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New Year’s resolutions are a time-honored tradition, and setting education goals is a great way to invest in yourself and your future! Whether you’re looking to start a new job, learn a new skill, or get your GED, the important thing is that you stick to your resolution and are on the right path to achieving it. Here are some helpful tips for keeping New Year’s resolutions:

Be Specific

When it comes to setting education goals, being specific is key. Instead of simply resolving to “learn more,” specify exactly what you want to learn, how you want to learn it, and when you want to complete it! For example: you might resolve to read one non-fiction book per month on a specific subject or complete a certification program in a specific skill by the end of the year. This specificity will help you measure your progress and stay motivated.

Make a Plan

Creating a plan for reaching your education goals is crucial to success. This could mean scheduling time each week for studying, enrolling in an online course, or setting aside time each day to read. Having a plan in place will help you stay focused and avoid becoming overwhelmed. When making your plan, consider breaking your goal(s) down into smaller, achievable steps and setting deadlines for each step. This will help you track your progress and stay motivated. If your education goal is to get your GED this year, have you checked out GED+? It’s an all-inclusive GED study program that comes with a personal advisor to help you stay on track from start to finish!

Share Your Progress to Keep up Accountability

Having someone to share your progress with and hold you accountable can be a huge motivator. This could be a friend, family member, mentor, or study partner. Make a plan to check in regularly with your accountability partner, share your progress, and discuss challenges that you are facing. Your accountability partner can provide support and encouragement, and help you stay on track.

Reward Yourself

Celebrating your successes along the way is a great way to stay motivated. This could be as simple as treating yourself to a movie or a night out with friends after you’ve completed a milestone, or something more elaborate like taking a weekend trip. The key is to find rewards that motivate you and keep you going. When you reach a goal or complete a step in your plan, take a moment to celebrate and acknowledge your progress.

Stay Flexible

Life is unpredictable, and there may be times when you need to adjust your plan. Don’t be too hard on yourself if you miss a deadline or fall behind! Instead, be flexible and revise your plan as needed. This will help you stay focused and avoid becoming discouraged. Remember that education is a journey and there will be ups and downs along the way. The important thing is to stay focused on your goals and keep moving forward.

Keep Learning

There’s always something new to learn. Keep an open mind and be willing to try new things. This could mean exploring new subjects, taking on new challenges, or finding new ways to learn. By staying curious and engaged, you’ll keep your mind sharp and prevent boredom from setting in. Make learning a habit and incorporate it into your daily routine. This will help you achieve your education goals and continue to grow and develop over time.

Education is a lifelong journey, and setting and achieving education goals can be incredibly rewarding. It’s important to remember that success takes time and effort, but with dedication and perseverance, you can achieve your goals and make the most of your New Year’s resolution. So go ahead, start today and make this year the year you reach your education goals!

Ever heard the saying, “when life gives you lemons, sugar, water and ice, make lemonade”? Well, neither has anyone else. You’ve likely heard the phrase without sugar, water, and ice. But why is that? Aren’t those ingredients essential to make good lemonade and be mentioned? It is an understood concept: you can’t make delicious lemonade without the other ingredients. Similarly, you can’t achieve success without hardship. The path to success is often overlooked and seen as simple; failure and struggle before success can go unnoticed from an outsider’s perspective. To ensure future success, it’s vital to understand how to cope with failure and overcome negative thinking.

Accept How you are Feeling

You view the world through your mental attitude. If that attitude is mostly negative, it can impact everything. Failure is linked with feelings and emotions such as sadness, anxiety, stress, anger, etc. Accepting how you feel can help form a healthy coping mechanism which, in turn, can make you work harder to find different and better solutions to your problems in the future.

Learn From your Failures

Learning from your failures is the single most important thing you can do to cope positively from failure. Allow yourself to accept that one path has been proven ineffective and that a redirection is in order. Understanding what you did wrong can help you be mentally more prepared and establish specific goals for the future. Fall down seven times, get up eight with confidence and the experience gained from previous losses!

Find Inspiration

Finding inspiration after a failure can be hard, and rightfully so. Negative thoughts drain you of energy and keep you from being in the present moment. Many have found help in reading a good book, spending time with loved ones, going on a trip, starting a new hobby, and practicing mindfulness.