history: My husband threw me a graduation party and I was so shocked! My husband put together a graduation party for me and I had no idea! Hey... congratulations to you on both fronts! That sounds like double good news. It was probably fun having your hard work rewarded with seeing the faces of all your loved ones and having them personally congratulate you.
current: It was, I was so thankful to him and I was also thankful to be done with school! 
next: Well, it's good to have you join the workforce in society. You seem like a positive person who can contribute well. Hopefully you find a passion that utilizes your hard-earned degree.