Can you see the red ribbon just up ahead? Can you envision getting that email congratulating you on making the Dean’s list? Can you see yourself finally finishing what you started? Can you see yourself walking across that stage? I can, I can see you on the other side of the finish line smiling and rejoicing that you finally made it. I can see you holding victory in your hands while you celebrate with your loved ones. I can see you surpassing your own expectations and surprising yourself. I can see you at the finish line.
The final stretch is here, are you ready for it? For a moment imagine with me that this school year was a 4×1 relay race and you just got handed the baton. How fast would you run? How much effort would you give? 100% percent right? Well, you just got handed the baton and all you need to do is run through these exams. Testing can be difficult for some and a breeze for others. But, nothing reduces text anxiety like preparation. Study, study, study, and study some more to ensure that you are fully ready for each and everyone of your exams. The ball is in your court, the pen is in your hand, here’s your moment to write your own ending.
I am confident that you will pass that exam with flying colors, that you will write the final paper with ease, and that you will shine on your final project. Why am I so confident? Because I believe in you, you just have to believe in yourself. To all graduates, congratulations on a successful undergraduate career. Your presence will forever be with us and your mark on Old Dominion University is simply unforgettable. Lastly, to all the undergraduates that will be returning after this year, I’ll see you at the finish line.
