 Some attended at other universities, while others were forced to end their college career early because of financial reasons.In order to recognize the Japanese American students affected by the government's decision, the University of Washington carried out a ceremony "to honor the students and to educate current and future generations about the grievous national tragedy" by incorporating guest speakers and video memoirs while the students honored at the day's ceremony were given honorary degrees from the University of Washington.The Long Journey Home was held at the main campus of the University of Washington inside rooms 120 and 130 of Kane Hall.