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I was just wondering what everyone else does with their original Diploma.
I just received my Associate's Degree (Diploma) in the mail from Excelsior.
I scanned mine and printed almost perfect duplicates so I can save my original in a fire proof safe. Is this a good idea/bad idea?
I'm planning on putting one of the copies in my house and one in my office. I also sent one to my parents in a frame since I am the first from my family to receive a college degree. My two sisters are right behind me.
[SIZE="1"][SIZE="3"][SIZE="2"]Excelsior College - DONE[/SIZE][/SIZE]
[SIZE="2"]AAS-[SIZE="1"]2009[/SIZE], BSLS-[SIZE="1"]2010[/SIZE] [/SIZE]
[COLOR="DarkRed"][B][SIZE="2"]Thomas Edison State College - DONE[/SIZE]
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Master of Arts in History - 18/36 SH
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[SIZE="1"][SIZE="1"]Civil War & Reconstruction, Rise & Fall of Soviet Union, History of Vietnam War, Intro Modern Middle East, Western Europe Since 1945, Drug and Alcohol, Here's to Your Hlth, Intro To Comp, Prin of Sup, Technical Writing, Prin of Physical Science I[/SIZE][/SIZE]
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clep101 Wrote:I was just wondering what everyone else does with their original Diploma.
I just received my Associate's Degree (Diploma) in the mail from Excelsior.
I scanned mine and printed almost perfect duplicates so I can save my original in a fire proof safe. Is this a good idea/bad idea?
I'm planning on putting one of the copies in my house and one in my office. I also sent one to my parents in a frame since I am the first from my family to receive a college degree. My two sisters are right behind me. >>
cool idea! I'll frame mine nicely once I get some extra cash. I want to put my AA and BA in a double frame, and my AOS in a matching frame- so as you can guess, I'm still saving $ LOL
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cookderosa Wrote:>>
cool idea! I'll frame mine nicely once I get some extra cash. I want to put my AA and BA in a double frame, and my AOS in a matching frame- so as you can guess, I'm still saving $ LOL
Jennifer,
Just do what I did. At first I wanted to have it done professionally but it was going to be almost $100 for one.
A friend suggested Hobby Lobby and so I went there. I spent $60 on two shadow frames and a regular frame and the diplomas look very very nice. Everything was 50% off at the store. 
Saved a lot of money.
Can't wait to do the same thing when I get my Bachelors.
[SIZE="1"][SIZE="3"][SIZE="2"]Excelsior College - DONE[/SIZE][/SIZE]
[SIZE="2"]AAS-[SIZE="1"]2009[/SIZE], BSLS-[SIZE="1"]2010[/SIZE] [/SIZE]
[COLOR="DarkRed"][B][SIZE="2"]Thomas Edison State College - DONE[/SIZE]
[SIZE="2"]BA in History[/SIZE]-[SIZE="1"]2011[/SIZE][/COLOR][/B]
[SIZE="2"]Texas A&M University Central Texas[/SIZE]
Master of Arts in History - 18/36 SH
CLEPs Passed
[SIZE="1"][SIZE="1"]Spanish, Freshman Comp, English Comp w/ Essay, Social Science & Hist, Info Sys & Comp App, Intro Sociology, Prin of Mngmt, American Gov , US History I, US History II, Western Civ I, Western Civ II[/SIZE][/SIZE]
DSSTs Passed
[SIZE="1"][SIZE="1"]Civil War & Reconstruction, Rise & Fall of Soviet Union, History of Vietnam War, Intro Modern Middle East, Western Europe Since 1945, Drug and Alcohol, Here's to Your Hlth, Intro To Comp, Prin of Sup, Technical Writing, Prin of Physical Science I[/SIZE][/SIZE]
Quote: There are no stupid questions, only stupid people. "Mr. Garrison"[/SIZE]
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Haven't got one yet but I'm working on credits for it... I'll probably frame it and hang it in my office.
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Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Music Fundamentals
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Analyzing and Interpreting Literature CLEP 65
Introductory Psychology CLEP 57
Western Civilization I CLEP 55[/COLOR][/SIZE]
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Mine is on a shelf in the closet.
Jesse
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MS, Grand Canyon University
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My associate's degree (earned) is in a box somewhere. Maybe the laundry room? I was really excited when I got it, but now, eh... no one really cares about an associate's on the job market around here so it lost it's shine really fast.
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clep101 Wrote:I was just wondering what everyone else does with their original Diploma.
I just received my Associate's Degree (Diploma) in the mail from Excelsior.
I scanned mine and printed almost perfect duplicates so I can save my original in a fire proof safe. Is this a good idea/bad idea?
I'm planning on putting one of the copies in my house and one in my office. I also sent one to my parents in a frame since I am the first from my family to receive a college degree. My two sisters are right behind me.
Congrats on your degree, because that is the most important thing right? I got my associates from a local college and they had a frame with their college name on it. Nice gimmick for extra $$ - worked on me too.
I did what you did and scanned it in, couldn't hurt  If all else fails, and the Apocalypse occurs it will make for a few good minutes of fire! 
although I'm pretty sure I'll just keep it on my wall, can't wait for my excelsior degree when I graduate! Congrats again on your current success!
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HoffyCoffee Wrote:Congrats on your degree, because that is the most important thing right? I got my associates from a local college and they had a frame with their college name on it. Nice gimmick for extra $$ - worked on me too.
One thing you can do is buy a pre-made frame at Michael's (with a 40% off coupon if you have one ), and then order a custom mat for it. Mats are comparatively cheap.
I plan on getting my BA custom framed though -- it's been a long time coming! hilarious
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Griffin Wrote:One thing you can do is buy a pre-made frame at Michael's (with a 40% off coupon if you have one), and then order a custom mat for it. Mats are comparatively cheap.
I plan on getting my BA custom framed though -- it's been a long time coming! hilarious
My mom gets those coupons like candy through the mail. I will have to use one on my next diploma frame! I was definitely a sucker for the gold colored lettering on the mat. Hey if you worked your behind for your degree you might as well go the whole way and treat yourself! Congrats on your success!
p.s how do you do the laughing symbol?
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HoffyCoffee Wrote:p.s how do you do the laughing symbol?
Thanks! I'm about a year out, but I'll make it!
The code for the laughing smiley is:
Just paste that or click the smiley in the Smilies Box to the right.
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