Graduation is a day a students never forget, but one Melbourne man has another reason why his ceremony will live long in the memory.
La Trobe University student Adrian Cilmi proposed to his girlfriend of nine years during his graduation ceremony.
During his speech, which was captured on camera, Mr Cilmi said he wanted to thank ‘the most important person’ of his life, Rebecca.
The young graduate credited his girlfriend to the successfully obtaining his degree
The young graduate credited his girlfriend to the successfully obtaining his degree.
‘She has unconditionally supported me throughout this journey and I feel this achievement is as much mine as it is hers,’ Mr Cilmi said
The university graduate invited Rebecca on to the stage, explaining they had been in a relationship since they were 15-years-old.
‘If I had a dollar for every time someone asked when I was going to propose, I’d probably wouldn’t have a HECS debt,’ Mr Cilmi said to the audience.
‘My response to this question was always the same, I would like to propose once I have my degree.
‘Now, what a more fitting occasion than the day I graduate from my degree.
‘With that being said, there is only one more question left to ask.’
La Trobe University student Adrian Cilmi proposed to his girlfriend of nine years during his graduation ceremony (pictured)
‘If I had a dollar for every time someone asked when I was going to propose, I’d probably wouldn’t have a HECS debt,’ Mr Cilmi said
Mr Cilmi then dropped to one knee, popping the question which his now fiance accepted.
Cheering broke out amoung the crowd which was relived by 57,000 people in six hours when the video was shared to La Trobe University’s Facebook page.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted La Trobe University and Mr Cilmi for comment.