“The Journey to My Degree: A Story of Inspiration” As I stand here today, ready to receive my degree, I cannot help but reflect on the journey that has led me to this moment. It has been a long and challenging road, but

Tell a story: Inspire a vision. Leaders of organizations often tell stories from their personal       journeys that inspire employees to adopt the vision the leader has for the future of the          organization. During your life journey, you may have many fond memories of experiences      that helped you develop as an individual. Tell a specific story from your personal journey        that inspired you to pursue your degree. This can be as simple as a family activity, a school  organization, an individual, a favorite hobby, etc.  Will you include this story in your                  Commencement speech?