Here are the 150 flags you’ll see at Commencement – and the stories that they tell

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Students will raise flags from more than 150 different nations and places during Commencement.

Take a look at our interactive map below. Flags are positioned quasi-geographically and scaled to reflect the breakdown of flags chosen by students.

Click the illuminated nation to check out the Northeastern graduate’s story behind their banner.

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Topics: Commencement commencement2018

Credits: Lia Petronio.

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