Address to the Class of 2015

Address to the Class of 2015

Never forget who you are and where you come from.

Now you're becoming an adult and all decisions you take will bring consequences so try to take the right ones.

Making mistakes is the best way to learn so don't worry about them.

In your life, there will be good and bad days, live each one with peace and a big smile.

Be ready for every situation in life; anything can occur in an instant.

Enjoy life; you don't know when it's going to be over, and don't worry about the little things.

Foster good relations with your teachers. If you see them later in your life, greet them warmly, even if it is difficult getting along for now. They will be thrilled that you remember them; they will surely remember you.

Think like your teacher.

Pay attention in class or at least do the homework yourself, so at the end of the year you won't be worrying like hell about failing.

Don't waste time. Time is your most valuable asset.

Party on the weekends; it's good for distraction.

Dream like you're going to live forever and live like you're going to die tomorrow.

 

Prepare yourself; education is a valuable treasure; learn as much as you can.

Don't worry during exams; life is the biggest exam.

Enjoy everything you do, whether it is easy or difficult, but especially when it's difficult.

Finish a career. It will be the best decision you ever take.

Then, Find a job and work hard, try to be the best at what you're doing.

Think before you act; never act without thinking.

Talk to your parents about whatever you want, and never stop talking to them.

Read.

 

Meet a lot of people and keep your real friends close. Let someone break your heart. Keep a secret.

Spend time with the people you love. You won't regret it. Love and be loved in return.

Don't wait too long but neither too short to find the right partner. Maybe ten years is good enough. Enjoy now, life is too short.

Make love at least once, but have a lot of sex. Use condoms.

However, do not mess with someone else's wife. It really makes them angry.

Smile.

 

Never say never, or gossip about some one, you don't know what you are going to do.

Do and say everything you want to no matter who may be against you.

If somebody wants to make you feel bad about yourself don't listen, that's only a proof of their insecurity.

Times are changing; now, men and women do have the same rights. Nobody is inferior or superior.

Don't be afraid of changes some of them will be good for you.

Try to take advantage of all opportunities that stand in front of you.

Work out. Chicks like it.

 

If you want something well done do it yourself.

Be willing to ask for help, but be able to take charge.

You need to stand down before you can stand up.

Expect nothing from anybody, nobody owes you anything, but help everybody that you can.

Diversify, you can't trust banks unless its yours.

Defeat all your fears; don't let them defeat you.

Smile when you have problems or when you do something ridiculous.

Sing, and if you are really bad at it then whistle.

 

Take care of the people you care the most about and don't disappoint them.

Take care of the water; don't eat too much, and don't have a lot of children.

Appreciate paper and the trees it is made from.

Don't contaminate. Take care of the environment, you will need it someday.

Drink but don't get drunk.

Travel but not on drugs.

Don't see "Water World".

If it stinks don't touch it.

Whatever you do, always be honest, and...

Keep smiling.

 

--from the students of Lengua Extranjera (2006), after listening to Baz Luhrman's Everybody's Free (to Wear Sunscreen)