It is merely a step on the road. Part of the objective of higher education is to impart facts and knowledge. But our world is changing so rapidly that the set of facts you know today will not be enough. All of you will encounter situations that are totally foreign. Without the ability to find the answers, to think through to the solution, it will be difficult for you to succeed.
Many people say that luck is the union of opportunity and preparation.
You can make sure you are prepared to succeed by gathering all the facts and having all the knowledge and tools you'll need when an opportunity arises. You can also surround yourself with good role models and mentors - people who inspire us and teach us about the ways of the world, people to whom we can turn for advice and coaching. And you can, by your actions and your way of thinking, turn risk into success. What all successful graduates have in common is a few essential ingredients. One of them is an open mind and a lifelong desire to learn and grow.