Commencement speech

United States, gave a commencement speech to the graduating class from Eureka College. Eureka College is where Ronald Regan went to college. This is interesting because previous presidents like John F. Kennedy, Barak Obama, or Bill Clinton all went to ivy league colleges like Harvard or Yale. It is very inspiring that Regan was able to accomplish so much without a degree from a prestigious university. This commencement speech very interesting because instead of giving a speech giving advice to…

the first students at Bowie State had. She later gives examples of her own parents’ sacrifice, following her conclusion that graduates should uphold what their parents have given up in order to inspire upcoming generations for a better future. This speech…

David Foster Wallace’s 2005 commencement speech for Kenyon College, referenced here from the text They Say I Say, differed from the cheery and laudatory reassurances that typically mark graduations. Rather he used his speech to impart the more momentous advice that by living intentionally one can escape the rat race that consumes and devastates many adults. Wallace’s main assertion is that most people operate on a “default setting” of unconsciousness, letting their thoughts roam freely and…

Alan Greenspan Commencement Speech It is a true assertion that the commencement speech as given by Alan Greenspan was both realistic and also hopeful. In fact, not at any point in the speech has Green mentioned the possibility of some people not using improper means or rather ‘cutting corners' as he terms it to achieve their success. He, however, alludes that so many individuals have used these corners in gaining both personal and professional mileages. In this light, Greenspan comprehends the…

In 2013, at Bowie State University Michelle Obama made an extremely motivational commencement speech to the graduating class. Obama’s speech was incredibly powerful and heartfelt. She talked about the possible struggles and tough times that individuals went through to become educated, the history of the school, history of how African-Americans couldn’t become educated and several other topics. However, topic in particular stood out, and it was that countless young adults just don’t care about…

In analyzing Ellen DeGeneres’ 2009 Tulane University commencement speech, in my opinion, was a combination of persuasive and informative. It starts off as informative and then towards the end it is almost like she is trying to persuade them that they will be okay out in the world after graduation. When Ellen begins her speech, she proceeds to tell the audience about her life before stardom, letting everyone know that she worked several different jobs that paid about minimum wage. Almost…

to guide you and give you the best advice that they can. This is what Steve Jobs did during his commencement speech; he took what he knew life had taught him and tried to teach others about the best life one can live. After listening to the full commencement speech, one can see that Jobs wants us to live our life the way we would like to, and to make sure it’s lived to the fullest. During his speech, Jobs made an emphasis on three big…

To Agree or to Disagree is the Question In Steve Jobs commencement speech he claims that the only way one can be successful is he or she does something they really love every day. He points out that everything may not seem to add up in the moment, but they all eventually will one day. Not only that he give people hope that not everyone goes to college and finished or just doesn't feel right sometimes you just have to trust your gut feeling it might take you on a whole new path you've never…

“Steve Jobs’ Commencement Speech” Steve Jobs is an entrepreneur who has paved the path for his own success. He has revolutionized technology and the way people currently use, or even view it through a modern lens. Steve Jobs comes from humble beginnings where money was never the focus of his life, yet it was foretold that he would have college paid for in order to achieve greater pay. When a student reads his commencement speech, he appears to have the well-being of the students’ in mind.…

by Steve Jobs in one of his speeches, which signified the level of confidence and faith he had in his work. The only way to be satisfied is to do great work, which can be attained only by loving your own work. This was the main idea of his commencement speech in Stanford University. He was a born hero as even after going through serious difficulties in his career life, he still had that faith and confidence in himself, which made him the CEO of a two billion dollar company. He…