Graduation season is upon us. During May and early June, families flock to stadiums and auditoriums to witness the turning of tassels and the disbursement of hard-earned, expensive pieces of paper. One of the most anticipated traditions of a college graduation is the speech given by the commencement speaker. As a spectator of several speeches at my own graduation festivities earlier this month, I know graduation speeches can foster curiosity and provide a moment of introspection.Just like a good Chicken Soup for the Soul story or an intriguing TED talk, a graduation speech can provide needed inspiration. NPR has collected and classified over 300 commencement speeches, many of which include videos. So take a few minutes and listen to the advice of your favorite comedian, politician, author, or business leader.
Here's one of my favorites, Conan O’Brien’s speech at Dartmouth's 2011 Commencement:
by: Paige Witthar
