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So now graduates, it’s your turn, to take up the cause for global citizenship that has been passed on to you by your mentors, your professors, your friends, you are absolutely ready. Go forth and shine.

Immeasurable potential lies dormant within the great earth of every individual’s sublime life.

What is needed now more than ever is to forge the kind of solidarity that transcends every difference, from nation-states and ethnicities to thought and religion, and to create a sustainable global society in which the dignity of all people is secured.

Let’s spread friendship like the wind. Let’s sow the seed of collaboration like the earth. Let’s give like the sun. Let’s fight injustice and prejudice angrily and fiercely. Let’s be kind to each other, kind.

Now more than ever, I ask you to manifest the true value of Soka’s global citizens, doing so in good cheer with wisdom and resilience, to brighten our world in this century from the stage of your respective mission in life.

A leader is someone who is able to continue to move forward no matter the circumstances for their classmates’ happiness and well-being

Being a student leader means creating long-term channels for students to realize our potential.

I enjoy being of service to others, and as a student leader, I am able to exercise this passion of mine.

I’m proudest of staying true to myself, stepping outside of my comfort zone, and giving my best effort.