Parents are undoubtedly both proud and relieved to see their children complete their studies.
Students are naturally happy and excited about their accomplishments and look forward to new life choices and opportunities. I too felt elated the day of my graduation, the end of one and the start of another important stage in my life. Let us hope that the new comers will be less demanding and leave us some leisure time.'' For me personally, tonight is also very special, for I greatly appreciate my own university's recognition of my achievements. As I ref1ect back, I must acknowledge that it was the Liberal arts education I received at AUC that equipped me for the kind of work I have been undertaking within the last 20 years. It was also during my undergraduate studies that I was challenged and encouraged to start my social service work in a small primary school in Bulaq.