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The Third William & Mary
On May 15, 2020
![A silhouette of a graduate in commencement robes and mortar board standing at the top of the steps to the Sunken Garden](https://wmblogs.wm.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/traditions-commencment-2-280x190.png)
Years ago, I shared my reflections to the graduating Class of 2013 about their connection to the two William & Marys: Close your eyes
Lessons Learned
On June 5, 2018
![Four students wearing caps and gowns hold hands as they stroll down a brick path](https://wmblogs.wm.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/20180418_144251-e1528126233944-280x190.jpg)
My final week at William & Mary was a whirlwind of graduation festivities. On the last day of classes, my friends and I lined
A Look Back
On May 24, 2018
![Seniors dressed in cap and gown cross the Crim Dell Bridge](https://wmblogs.wm.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/IMG_9180-280x190.jpg)
It’s been almost two weeks since I walked across the stage at graduation, shook hands, and received my diploma. Two weeks and it still
Commencement from the Eyes of a Volunteer
On May 14, 2018
![Women smiles posing for picture in the front seat of a white golf cart](https://wmblogs.wm.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/6A6DF375-A132-4DA0-B843-670E4411B347-280x190.jpeg)
For the past year and a half, I have whipped in a golf cart across campus as an employee for Student Accessibility Services to
Hard to Say Goodbye
On April 26, 2018
![graduates walking through the wildlife refuge in regalia](https://wmblogs.wm.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/commencement-280x190.jpg)
It’s that time of the year again: graduation is around the corner. A new group of twamps will receive their diplomas and proudly step
A Bittersweet Weekend: Commencement 2017
On June 5, 2017
![Two Graduating students lying with their decorated caps covering their faces](https://wmblogs.wm.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/vsco_061716-1-280x190.jpg)
As I concluded my freshman year, I could easily name off a few seniors who gave me the best advice, served as the greatest
Class of 2017 Candlelight Speech – You are the artist of your life
![Drew Stelljes speaking at a podium](https://wmblogs.wm.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/34592039146_0440e8b2f3_z-280x190.jpg)
Read at the Candlelight Ceremony on May 12, 2017: It is such an honor to stand with you tonight on YOUR special occasion. This
Reading Between the Lines
On May 18, 2017
![Walking to the School of Education with my cohort to receive our degrees](https://wmblogs.wm.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/FullSizeRender-1-280x190.jpg)
I sat in the courtyard at the School of Education with my two best friends from graduate school on either side of me, the
I’ve Got Company
On May 8, 2017
![A few friends in my graduate program after we finished our last exam.](https://wmblogs.wm.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_4274-280x190.jpg)
In about a week, I’ll be walking through the Wren Building one final time as a student. This time will be my second since