Graduated!
First picture: After the ceremony with roses from my parents. Second picture: With my dad, in my cap and gown.
Today I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a B.S. in the Biological Sciences, a B.A. in Physics/Astronomy, and a minor in Chemistry. Although my final grades haven’t been posted yet, it appears I will be graduating Phi Beta Kappa with high honors. Normally, I don’t post about personal events on my blog, but since this pertains to my career and everyone is always so nice, I thought it might be nice to post about it here. 
Over 8000 students graduated today. The ceremony was great: Dan Marino, a Class of ‘83 Pitt alum, gave the graduation address, and was awarded with an honorary doctorate. I’m a pretty big football fan, so I was pretty stoked. His speech emphasized not only the importance of hard work, but also family, which I thought was really touching. I enjoyed the whole process.
I’m pretty excited to be done with undergrad and am ready to embark on the next stage of my life, medical school!
Congratulation!
Comment by Ann | April 28, 2008
Congratulations and Best Wishes. I don’t know how you have time to study, do so well in school, AND enlighten us with all of this info- you rock. Hope you take some time to relax before school starts up again.
Cheers- Sofi x
Comment by sofi76 | April 28, 2008
Congratulations!!! I always enjoy reading your posts.
Comment by Pam | April 28, 2008
Congratulations Nicki, wish you all the best in your career which you have started already :). you are our future hope for a perfect young skin.
Comment by Curer | April 28, 2008
Hey Nicki, CONGRATS!!!!!
Good for you, and good for us-you are one step closer to your goal.
All The Best-
Comment by Cheryl Johnson | April 28, 2008
Congratulations on a great achievement! I love reading your blog and I hope you will have time to continue posting while in med school.
Comment by Sharon | April 28, 2008
Congratulations on your graduation Nicki! I found your blog a few months ago and am a faithful reader. Thanks for all the great info and product reviews. Wishing you much success as you head off to medical school.
Comment by Lisa | April 28, 2008
Wonderful!!! Congratulations on an impressive finish!
Comment by Vicki | April 28, 2008
You go, girl!
Comment by Christine | April 28, 2008
Congratulations and Best Wishes for medical school! Its refreshing to see a young lady so passionate about her studies and her career.
Comment by Christie K | April 29, 2008
Nicki, that is awesome. You have a very bright career in front of you.
Comment by Kevin Katechis | April 29, 2008
Congratulations! I’m so happy for you!
I know you’ll continue to have much success.
Comment by Beauty411 | May 1, 2008
Congratulations and good luck with medical school!
Comment by Joyce | June 16, 2008