“I think someone graduating should demonstrate how they have changed and how they work, and how they’ve grown as a worker but also a leader. Because after college comes the work.”
Cameron Ellison – Biology major
“I think what makes a good commencement speech is talking about their overall experience here and what they’ve learned, and how they think they could use that going into a university.”
Lesley Vazquez – Journalism major
“Build on relatability, just like an honest retro perspective on your journey to get to where you were because it probably wasn’t easy.”
Mario Nataremo – Music major
“A lot of it has to do with experiences and stuff people lived through. Because not only does it motivate you, it shows the realism and committing part.”
Jesus Vargas – Business major
“I think anything that leaves the audience with a good impression, maybe gives advice for the future and also recognizes the hard work and effort that the students have done to be able to graduate.”
Haley Dablo – Nursing major
