 I would like to extend a warm welcome to my fellow graduates. I have been invited here today to reflect on the journey of the 2020 graduates. However, when I sat down to write this speech, I felt an all too familiar feeling. I had no idea what to write, so I turned to my trusted research skills acquired throughout my degree. I found that most graduation speeches were like a story, ending one chapter and starting a new one, embarking onward to new adventures whilst holding dear the memories gained throughout your university years. At this point, I realised our story, the story of the 2020 graduates, was uniquely different. A routine speech about surviving the long nights of study with caffeine and sugar, or passing that final exam, were not going to cut it for our graduation story. You see, 2020 dealt cards that changed our final year, that shifted our journey into uncharted territory, making our final sprint rather unique. Faculty and students alike had to navigate new ways to teach, new ways to learn and even a new way to graduate. These challenges taught us how to adapt and be incredibly resilient. Attributes I am sure will only help us as we navigate through the next stage of our journey. To the staff at Griffith University, none of this would have been possible without your knowledge and dedication. The support you have offered throughout our degree has been nothing short of outstanding. Even when challenges unseen before were encountered, you all offered immense support to your students and never once faulted. Without you all, we would not be celebrating this accomplishment here today. So on behalf of my fellow graduates, please accept our sincere thanks and gratitude. I would also like to thank the family and support networks of each and every graduate. We stand here today because you gave us the strength, support and encouragement we needed to complete this journey. Graduates of 2020, stand proud. You have graduated under exceptional circumstances. Take your newfound knowledge and embark on the next part of your journey filled with courage. May the degree you soon receive in the mail be a reminder that you are capable, strong and resilient. Congratulations on your amazing achievement. You are the future of tomorrow. Time to go and make your mark on this world. Good luck.