5 college graduation speeches that shocked students and parents alike
Categories: US Education News
A college career isn't complete without a notable commencement speaker to cap the entire experience on graduation day as family, friends and other guests watch in person or tune in from a distance (as they did during COVID).In some cases, a college career isn't complete without a few surprises, either.Not to be outdone, Robert de Niro and Jim Carrey have contributed their share of choice pointers, too. With college graduation season upon us already, here are five memorable pieces of advice delivered from the stage."Saturday Night Live" comedian and "Elf" star Will Ferrell spoke at the University of Southern California’s 2017 commencement ceremony, mixing in witty quips for laughs.Ferrell, a USC alumnus himself (class of 1990), joked about how the honorary doctorate he earned in 2017 was the result of various achievements on his part, including "running around in my underwear" as Ricky Bobby in comedy "Talladega Nights." But even the comedic legend turned serious in his address, mentioning that building a family (he has three children) and starting his charity Cancer for College with his fraternity brother Craig Pollard are among his proudest."You will never truly be successful until you learn to give beyond yourself," he said. "Empathy and kindness are the true signs of emotional intelligence."