# Preparation-Focused Graduation Events GradFest Aims to Celebrate Students and Offer Resources By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-12-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebrate-students References: [lanthorn](http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2016/11/gradfest-celebration) It can be difficult to comprehend finishing your education, so GradFest is an event that aims to celebrate students but also offer them access to great resources as they prepare to enter the adult world. GradFest is organized at the Grand Valley State University and offers grads access to pre-graduation discounts on their gown rentals as well as inexpensive photography opportunities. What's more, GradFest also offers ample information and resources to help celebrate students but also let them know what their next potential moves could be. GradFest takes a fun, interactive approach to university graduation to help students feel more prepared prior to the formal graduation ceremony. The event is open to all graduating students and offers them access to perks and discounts customized just for them. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Preparation-focused Graduation:** Organizing graduation events that offer resources and information to help students feel more prepared for the transition into the adult world. - **Interactive Graduation Experiences:** Creating fun and interactive events that engage graduating students and provide a more memorable experience. - **Customized Perks and Discounts:** Offering personalized perks and discounts tailored specifically for graduating students. ### Who This Affects Most - **Education:** Education institutions organizing graduation events that focus on providing resources and preparation for students entering the workforce. - **Event Planning:** Event planning companies offering innovative and interactive graduation experiences to universities and graduating students. - **Photography:** Photography services that specialize in affordable and convenient photography opportunities for graduating students. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Personalized Graduation Videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gradcut.md) - [Connective Student Grad Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/devgrads.md) - [Rewarding Graduation Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hallmark-and-venmo.md) - [Snack-Forward Graduation Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chips-and-queso.md) - [Multi-Faceted Community-Focused Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halsey-fest.md) - [Groundbreaking Accessible Cultural Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessfest.md) - [Complimentary Graduate Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-senior-day-dozen.md) - [Community Experience Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gradual.md) - [Free College-Targeted Giveaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rokuthemed-van.md)