Graduating class of 2012, congrats! You have put in the effort for the past four years of your life to get this degree, now you're here. It is important to take into consideration what you have accomplished, the long hours of studying, the countless exams, and the frustration that comes along with it all was worth this moment, this feeling. The relationships you've gained may be the most memorable thing you take away from your experience in college, and that is a good thing. The relationships you have chosen shaped who you are and how you finished your time here.
As you step forward into each of your lives, remember this: no matter where you go, know there is someone just like you on the other side of the world spectrum. By this I mean that for every privileged person with hopes and dreams to become something of themselves, there is a person who is not as privileged with the same types of dreams. You are privileged to be here, you put in the work, you deserve to climb the ladder towards your perception of success. Growing up I was raised in a comfortable household in which it was never a question of whether or not I went to college, it was more of an expectation. Through community work I have learned that for many individuals, it is an achievement in itself. Some of the individuals I worked with were working towards being the first in their families to graduate high school.
Although this experience was a major culture shock to me, I leave my experiences with you and hope you can use them to your advantage. Remember when you step forward to accept your degree, that you have fulfilled the privilege you were given. I congratulate you again and wish you the best in all of your endeavors!
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