What is so monumental about a graduation ceremony?

This isn't really a question. Just a thought piece.
Why are people so excited to graduate. I mean it's really great that you have a qualification and everything but the ultimate goal is a good paying job now to reflect the investments you've put in through all the loans (which will only get bigger the more you leave it, interest is the worst). I'm graduating this year and have been accepted in to a masters which will lead directly in to a career. I'm not giving too much away or what type of industry I'm associated with but it's a field that always needs people and never is not hiring. Anyways, I digress.
I never wanted to attend my graduation ceremony. I've achieved great grades, I'm graduating with a First Class which wasn't a surprise at all, I always knew I had it coming. The whole time I was at university, studying this particular degree, I've never felt intellectually stimulated. I would look around and see majority of my peers struggling, complaining or simply not caring at all. I knew this really wasn't the place for me, so why did I stay? Maybe because of the security it gave me, knowing I'm doing something. Thankfully, it's actually paid off by getting in to the particular masters I'm due to be starting which is very competitive.
My mother insisted on attending the ceremony but I cannot think of something which is more unfulfilling. The whole time I was at university I felt invisible, yet my academic skills were nothing but. Surely in an institution like a university that's something that should be celebrated. I'm wearing this ridiculous gown, that I've had to rent for a ridiculous price, to get a maximum of 10 seconds of attention by walking across a stage? The university says they're 'celebrating' with us but I think it's comedic. What do you really know about me? Apart from the fact that I'm just another statistic to improve the optics of your university and course.
Sorry, not even going to read what I wrote, having a poopy few days and I'm on a social media detox so can't numb myself. Most likely didn't make sense. Hope it passes quickly

This isn't really a question. Just a thought piece.
Why are people so excited to graduate. I mean it's really great that you have a qualification and everything but the ultimate goal is a good paying job now to reflect the investments you've put in through all the loans (which will only get bigger the more you leave it, interest is the worst). I'm graduating this year and have been accepted in to a masters which will lead directly in to a career. I'm not giving too much away or what type of industry I'm associated with but it's a field that always needs people and never is not hiring. Anyways, I digress.
I never wanted to attend my graduation ceremony. I've achieved great grades, I'm graduating with a First Class which wasn't a surprise at all, I always knew I had it coming. The whole time I was at university, studying this particular degree, I've never felt intellectually stimulated. I would look around and see majority of my peers struggling, complaining or simply not caring at all. I knew this really wasn't the place for me, so why did I stay? Maybe because of the security it gave me, knowing I'm doing something. Thankfully, it's actually paid off by getting in to the particular masters I'm due to be starting which is very competitive.
My mother insisted on attending the ceremony but I cannot think of something which is more unfulfilling. The whole time I was at university I felt invisible, yet my academic skills were nothing but. Surely in an institution like a university that's something that should be celebrated. I'm wearing this ridiculous gown, that I've had to rent for a ridiculous price, to get a maximum of 10 seconds of attention by walking across a stage? The university says they're 'celebrating' with us but I think it's comedic. What do you really know about me? Apart from the fact that I'm just another statistic to improve the optics of your university and course.
Sorry, not even going to read what I wrote, having a poopy few days and I'm on a social media detox so can't numb myself. Most likely didn't make sense. Hope it passes quickly

Can you tell more about what degree you did and what was your overall degree mark?

I didn’t attend my graduation. It was of no interest to me. But some people seem to like it, I don’t begrudge them the chance to celebrate.
They got a first, it’s mentioned in the middle of their post.