[webheart]

Yeah that’s good. Tear up your diploma and then try to find a job. The real consequences of this behavior will not be felt until later.

[TomGuy]

Tear up your diploma and then try to find a job.

The 'diploma' is a piece of paper suitable for framing and hanging on the wall.

The 'real document' is the transcript, which is safely held in the registrar's office.