Youssef Hasweh speaks out on Instagram: "I’m not getting my diploma at graduation"

https://www.instagram.com/youssefhasweh/reel/C7nDgAVMK3O/?hl=en

Interview with New York Times

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Bob@midwest.social · 6 pts · 2y (2 replies)

A degree should have no sensitivity towards anything outside of the classroom. Did you pass all the classes you needed to? You get your degree. Full stop.

Plastic_Ramses@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y (1 reply)

This is only for the ceremony.

Bob@midwest.social · 2 pts · 2y

Ah. I personally wouldn't care, then. In fact, I would be honored in this situation l. But, I'm sure there are those that would feel differently.