"Be the one on your team that is always willing to learn and you will stand out"
As I sit on my sofa the day of graduation, I can't help but to feel anxious about the last three hours of my graduation, fear of what the future has to hold with a dash of excitement about being finished with formal schooling--at least for now.
Yesterday, I sat through the Penn State College of Engineering commencement where the speaker, Thomas Roell, had many words of wisdom for the graduates as they enter their careers.
"Be realistic and accurate about your strengths and weaknesses"
Roell's speech reigned true for all future graduates. Not only do you have to be willing to learn everyday for the rest of your life, but you have to be true to yourself and know exactly who you are before you can even begin to think you are successful.
"Know that one's greatest strength can sometimes be one's greatest weakness-and vice versa"
So as I sit her on my sofa leading up to the last three hours of my college career, I just want to say congratulations to the class of 2010--We did it! PS I will always miss U
(note: all quotes are from Thomas Roell during his commencement speech on 5/14/2010)
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