On December 22, Vadodara was the place where people went to get ideas when Parul University held its 8th convocation event. There were over 12,689 graduating students and more than 18,000 people in the crowd. The event was a big celebration of academic success. A lot of well-known people attended the service, which made it an event to remember.
Famous people like journalist Arnab Goswami, badminton star Saina Nehwal, visionary entrepreneur Srikanth Bolla, and Union Minister Smt. Smriti Irani were at the event, which made it even more exciting. These well-known guests brought a lot of knowledge and experience to the ceremony and gave the graduates inspiring talks.
Arnab Goswami, who was the Chief Guest that day, gave the graduating class a word of hope. In his speech, he told the students that starting from scratch is nothing to be afraid of and that they should be humble and ambitious. "Always feel proud when you're beginning from scratch." Start from scratch and live a simple life while thinking deeply. He also told her, "You'll get everything you want in life." His words touched the grads and told them to dream big but keep their feet on the ground as they went.
A lot of other famous people also spoke, which made the event even more special. Saina Nehwal, a world winner in badminton, talked about how useful it is to keep working hard and not give up. She told the kids to keep going even when things got tough, just like she did when she was playing sports. Srikanth Bolla, an entrepreneur who has made big steps towards more environmentally friendly business practices, talked about how to get past personal and professional problems to make things better. Many people were moved by his story of strength and drive. Union Minister Smt. Smriti Irani also gave a powerful speech, stressing how important it is to be strong and dedicated in order to shape one's future.
More than just a celebration of academic success, the convocation ceremony was a powerful event where students could learn from leaders in many areas. The goal at Parul University is on excellence and new ideas. They made sure that the graduates left with more than just their degrees. They learnt important lessons and were inspired to follow their dreams.
As the students got their degrees, it was clear that this event was more than just a party. It was also a big step in the lives of each graduate. The students were given great advice and support by the important guests. It was a great way to send them off into the next part of their lives, ready to face the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
The convocation this year was a fitting celebration of the hard work and dedication of Parul University's students and staff. It also reaffirmed the school's dedication to developing future leaders who will make important contributions to society.
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