2010 UC Berkeley Medalist was a transfer student

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<p>This is an antidote to that whiny “transfer students are subpar” thread on the UC Berkeley CC forum. I was super proud to hear this guy speak - he is an inspiration to all of us and shows that transfer students are definitely keeping their own at a school like Cal. </p>

<p>2010 University Medalist Josh Biddle’s speech at Commencement:
[05.17.2010</a> - Speak out](<a href=“University Medalist Josh Biddle speaks out | Berkeley”>University Medalist Josh Biddle speaks out | Berkeley)</p>

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<p>Amazing. I loved these lines, especially:</p>

<p>“I try to treat the self-doubt that greets me every morning as motivation to do better. I honor the homeless men and woman trapped in the dungeons of their addictions who explore the truly dark places of this world so I don’t have to. I remind myself to think of this diploma not as a symbol of my accomplishment but as a reminder to return to the communities who don’t have Berkeley graduates to fight on their behalf.”</p>

<p>“But the most important thing I know is this, just tell your story. Share yourself with those around you, the good parts and bad. I know it isn’t easy, but it helps. I promise. And anyway, you’re too beautiful to keep it to yourself.”</p>

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<p>such a good sunshine story :)</p>

<p>i love you Josh Biddle :*</p>

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<p>Some say he was subpar because he was the first ever, I think that’s ridiculous. XD </p>

<p>Grats to the dude, seriously :smiley: It’s a nice thing!</p>

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<p>His speech on youtube–> Fast forward to 1:03:32
[YouTube</a> - 2010 Commencement Convocation](<a href=“http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDLtEcBqSv8]YouTube”>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDLtEcBqSv8)</p>

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<p>I am Old Blue, and I seem to recall something similar happening in the late 60’s when a transfer got the University medal.</p>