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Michelle Obama's Words Of Wisdom For New College Students
 The Axiom Of Responsibility Yesterday, First Lady Michelle Obama delivered many words of wisdom to the 2009 graduating class of Washington Math Science Technical (WMST) High School when she spoke at their commencement ceremony. ("Michelle Obama To High School Grads: 'You Are More Than Ready'") Regardless of your age, if you are starting or returning to college this fall, please take a few moments to listen to Ms. Obama's heartfelt speech. Living according to Magna Sententia means taking responsibility for every area of our lives, including our education. Ms. Obama's encouragement for students to get to know their professors, ask questions, and believe in themselves is so important because these are the first steps in becoming successful as we pursue our higher education. In addition, her advice to participate in the entire college experience, learn a foreign language, and get to know people different from ourselves is vital to understanding our world and our place in it. Higher education can be scary, and at times "we all have doubts" about whether we are up to the task, but as Ms. Obama said, "In the end, we are all ready." Education is the key to our future, and the most important element for success is perseverance. Anna and Ellie Sherise
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