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This commencement marks the beginning of a new journey. You're stepping out into the real world. You sit here transformed from the person who came here four years ago. You have a future as critical thinkers, entrepreneurs, lifelong learners, and contributing members of the local and global society.

But you're probably filled with anxiety and questions... What do I do next? What am I trading this parchment paper in for? Where can I find my syllabus for this next class called life? The good news is you don't need the answers today. To borrow the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Life is a succession of lessons, which must be lived to be understood."

And don't worry -- it's a long life, you don't need to rush to be or do something. Your job is to walk out into the unknown and see what happens. Take your time, learn and enjoy something from each job, layer it on, and then pass it along so others can benefit from your wisdom.