UNL December 2023 Commencement: A Message from Our Graduates
Aaron Nix
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12/11/2023
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University of Nebraska–Lincoln graduates send messages of gratitude to those that supported them the most throughout their years of study. Learn more about commencement here: https://news.unl.edu/newsrooms/today/article/1159-huskers-receive-degrees-in-december-ceremonies/
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- [00:00:15.875]I would like to thank my mom, who helped me throughout my time at UNL.
- [00:00:18.958]Thank you for always picking up the phone
- [00:00:21.625]when I called, usually multiple times a day.
- [00:00:24.291]Thank you for being my biggest cheerleader
- [00:00:26.208]and for being so proud of me, even for my smallest accomplishments.
- [00:00:30.000]Thank you for making my biggest problems seem like nothing with just a few words.
- [00:00:34.541]Thank you so much for the endless prayers
- [00:00:38.875]that helped me get through college and to where I am today.
- [00:00:43.500]Thank you for supporting me throughout my college years
- [00:00:46.250]and for each step leading up to it.
- [00:00:49.083]You're the best mom ever.
- [00:00:50.375]Love you.
- [00:00:52.250](gentle music)
- [00:00:59.083]Mom and Dad.
- [00:01:00.666]Thank you
- [00:01:01.041]so much for putting me in the position to have such a successful college career.
- [00:01:05.041]Without your constant support, I would not have been able to get where I am today.
- [00:01:09.125]I love you guys.
- [00:01:10.666]I would also like to thank
- [00:01:12.000]Dr. Tammy Beck for encouraging me to think differently, stay violently
- [00:01:15.583]curious and question every action and decision.
- [00:01:18.833]Without you, I wouldn't have had such a great college experience.
- [00:01:21.916]Thank you.
- [00:01:23.916](gentle music)
- [00:01:26.875]Mom and Dad.
- [00:01:27.916]Thank you.
- [00:01:29.041]Without your advice, constant encouragement,
- [00:01:31.541]and never ending support, I would not be where I am today.
- [00:01:34.791]You've taught me the value of hard work and importance of going to class
- [00:01:38.291]even when I didn't want to.
- [00:01:39.916]Because of you and the opportunities
- [00:01:42.041]you have provided me.
- [00:01:43.208]I get to continue chasing my dreams and I am forever grateful for that.
- [00:01:46.791]I love you.
- [00:01:48.125](gentle music)
- [00:01:54.000]Thank you, my beloved family,
- [00:01:56.541]for your unwavering support on this journey.
- [00:01:58.708]Your love and encouragement have been my pillars of strength.
- [00:02:01.875]Today's success is much of your’s, and it is mine.
- [00:02:05.041]I am grateful for the countless sacrifices and the endless love
- [00:02:08.083]that you have brought me to this moment.
- [00:02:09.958]To my siblings,
- [00:02:10.833]you've been my constant inspiration. To my mom and dad,
- [00:02:14.125]Your sacrifices have paved the way to make me where I am today.
- [00:02:18.000]Today, as I stand
- [00:02:18.916]at the threshold of a new chapter, I carry your love and values with me.
- [00:02:22.708]Thank you for empowering me to reach this moment.
- [00:02:25.375]Here's to our shared journey and the adventures yet to come.
- [00:02:27.833]I love you all.
- [00:02:29.666](gentle music)
- [00:02:34.916]Thank you to my family for always pushing me
- [00:02:37.250]to be my best and believing in me,
- [00:02:39.791]that I can be successful at anything
- [00:02:41.875]I work hard for.
- [00:02:43.041]A huge thank You also goes to the Engler program and staff
- [00:02:46.833]who's helped me
- [00:02:47.541]make my dreams become a reality and pushed me out of my comfort zone.
- [00:02:51.666]Lastly, a huge thank you goes to my advisor, Rosalee Swartz,
- [00:02:55.666]for helping me get the right knowledge and guidance throughout college to help me
- [00:02:59.125]achieve my goals.
- [00:03:00.083]Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout the years.
- [00:03:03.416](gentle music)
- [00:03:08.125]As I start
- [00:03:08.625]the next chapter of my life, I would like to thank my mom and my dad
- [00:03:11.916]for always supporting and believing in me during the last four years of college,
- [00:03:15.958]for making me a home cooked meals that I would bring back to my dorms
- [00:03:19.500]to eat during the weekends
- [00:03:21.291]to driving me from Lincoln to Omaha when I didn't have a car.
- [00:03:24.375]I'd like to thank them for every sacrifice that they have made
- [00:03:27.958]and from every late night conversations that we have had together.
- [00:03:30.958]Their continued belief in me has greatly contributed to my success here at UNL.
- [00:03:35.750]And I'd like to say once again, thank you, Mom and Dad,
- [00:03:38.333]for continuing to believe and support me.
- [00:03:40.041]I love the both of you guys.
- [00:03:42.541](gentle music)
- [00:03:47.666]Dear Mom and Dad,
- [00:03:49.333]Thank you for not only making my college journey possible,
- [00:03:52.791]but for also being my unwavering support during the past three and a half years.
- [00:03:57.500]Today, as I step into a new chapter in my life,
- [00:04:00.541]I recognize this moment as a testament to your encouragement and belief in me.
- [00:04:04.541]Your sacrifices, both big and small, have laid the foundation and shaped
- [00:04:08.458]these is the best years of my life.
- [00:04:10.875]I am eternally thankful for your unwavering faith
- [00:04:13.791]even when I doubted myself.
- [00:04:16.000]Following in your Husker footsteps has been an honor,
- [00:04:18.250]and I'm proud to soon join you as a fellow Husker Alum.
- [00:04:20.916]Love you and thank you.
- [00:04:23.166](gentle music)
- [00:04:29.583]Hey, Mom, Dad and Ma,
- [00:04:31.041]Thank you so much for traveling all across the globe just to attend the ceremony.
- [00:04:35.458]I really appreciate you guys.
- [00:04:37.416]From you guys carrying small me in this world from your arm to me
- [00:04:42.375]here, standing on my graduation is all possible of you guys.
- [00:04:46.291]Thank you for always being my strength,
- [00:04:49.416]my pillar of support, much love and appreciation.
- [00:04:52.625]And in Nepali, Dherai Maya.
- [00:04:54.666]Thank you.
- [00:04:56.416](gentle music)
- [00:04:59.750]Thank you
- [00:05:01.458]to Dr.
- [00:05:02.541]Urich for taking a chance to mentor someone
- [00:05:07.166]who didn't know the first thing about science.
- [00:05:11.125]For showing me that through challenges and victories,
- [00:05:14.791]the life of a scientist is a magical journey.
- [00:05:18.833]And through your next journey, all I can say is
- [00:05:22.500]I hope you carry with you the 1,000 thank-yous
- [00:05:26.458]from the scientist you raised.
- [00:05:29.291]Thank you
- [00:05:30.625](gentle music)
- [00:05:36.500]To my friends, both students and faculty,
- [00:05:38.875]you are the reason that I get to walk across the stage today.
- [00:05:42.000]Maintaining my GPA,
- [00:05:44.000]driving thousands of miles, learning the ins and outs of what is cool today,
- [00:05:49.000]all of that is why this old guy of the hospitality management
- [00:05:52.041]program is beyond grateful.
- [00:05:54.250]You all served as guinea
- [00:05:55.250]pigs for my crazy food ideas and put up with my nonstop talking.
- [00:05:59.375]We are friends for life now, so, sorry.
- [00:06:02.333]But also thank you. Truly,
- [00:06:05.541]thank you.
- [00:06:07.375](gentle music)
- [00:06:13.708]Mom, Dad and Lexi,
- [00:06:15.291]Thank you
- [00:06:15.833]for being my biggest fans and supporters throughout my entire college experience.
- [00:06:20.041]Thank you for being there for every early morning rehearsal
- [00:06:23.000]and every game day, even when it was absolutely freezing.
- [00:06:26.541]Even though you live 300 miles away, you have been there for every phone call,
- [00:06:30.625]car problem, life question and so much more. Because of you,
- [00:06:34.666]I am here today
- [00:06:36.083]and I know you will continue to cheer me on as I start my career.
- [00:06:39.416]Thank you so much. And Go Big Red.
- [00:06:41.958](gentle music)
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