Let me begin by greeting you for a
job well done. Congratulations!
You are now about to start a new
chapter of your life; far challenging that the last four/five years. I am very
proud of you. I am aware that I am one of the unpopular professors and
sometimes branded as the “bad guy” for being very stern inside (and sometimes
outside) the classroom. I pushed you hard because I knew you could do better.
So once you are out in the real world, outside you safe zone, you will be able
to deliver what is expected of you. You are learned and educated. THERE IS NO
ROOM FOR MEDIOCRITY.
A piece of unsolicited advice: I
always relate studying to running. Like running I know that your goal is to
graduate on time. Talk about personal best! But like what I always remind you,
I am after the PROCESS. How did reach the finish line? How did you overcome the
challenges? What were the lessons you learned? Did you meet new friends? For
all I know you could always flag down a cab or take a short cut. It is all up
to you. But the end of the day you have to assess yourself. Do you deserve the merits?
You need not to answer my question. Just ponder on it…
Guys, you will all be terribly missed.
I may not be flashy of my thoughts and feelings but please know that you have a
special spot in my heart. All of you! We may not meet again. You may forget me.
It does not matter. As long as you always remember and live by the values you
learned from your Alma Mater, that is what I call fulfillment.
Once again, congratulations!
