<p>So I worked as a volunteer during the Commencement weekend. On Friday and Saturday, I helped on the different smaller, private graduations. Saturday was the Columbian graduation. Honors were mentioned to those deserving students and in particular, one student had the opportunity to speak to the crowd. This girl came from the most dangerous part of Chicago, and was a child of African immigrants. She worked hard during her elementary school years, because of language barriers. She fought with al of her will to not become another statistic in crime, drugs, teenage motherhood or high school dropout. GW gave her a full scholarship 4 years ago so she could attend the university.
She campaigned in 2008 for Obama, interned in the White House, and in graduating as the Valedictorian in her class. She is to work in the government in the future, and made clear that she would give back so that others can have the chance as well.
The combination of a kid with great potential, and the school that gave her the chance to succeed made of this kid a valuable adult after graduation.
This is the school I attend and I am proud of. This is the school that promotes diversity and acceptance. I love GW and I hope the incoming class will love GW even More.
Go Colonials!</p>
<p>BTW this is the link to the commencement </p>
<p>[A</a> Colonial Commencement | Around Campus | George Washington Today | The George Washington University](<a href=“http://gwtoday.gwu.edu/aroundcampus/acolonialcommencement]A”>A Colonial Commencement | GW Today | The George Washington University)</p>
<p>Great post, thank you!</p>
<p>Thank you, you see, many people have the perception that GW is the snobbiest college out there, so I wanted to prove that GW is the most diverse college out there, because it wecomes students not only from every walk of life from this country, but from the world. You graduate from here a complete person. I do love GW. And congrats to those accepted this year!</p>