Wednesday 3 December 2014

Advice from Graduation

As studies loom from January onwards, from nowhere I remembered parts of the speech given at the beginning of my first graduation ceremony. Yes I actually listened:

"An awesome combination of sheer genius and utter dedication with everyone totally committed to the cause, I see every day at this University. This is one of the main reasons we like working here so much.  How many of you, Graduands, have this attitude? <silence>" [...]



"You may not realise, but in addition to learning your own subject areas, you have learnt to articulate what you will offer to an employer, you are self aware, you can manage your own thinking [...] and are very well placed to use these skills in your careers."  

"We are all very sorry to see you go, please accept my very best wishes and do your best to make a difference."

Ok we shouldn't expect save the world so better put the capes away. Many people graduate with too much debt and no job, but so many transferrable skills. Remember to use them even if it's like drawing blood from a rock.

Even a small difference is a difference.

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