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**Azalea's POV***
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“Good morning everyone,
Standing here today, I still feel like I’m dreaming.
For years, I’ve imagined this moment—walking up this stage, holding my diploma, and looking out at the people who’ve believed in me from the very beginning. But I never thought it would be this emotional… this meaningful.
This diploma isn’t just mine. It belongs to every person who helped carry me when I couldn’t walk on my own.
To my mentors and professors—thank you for pushing us beyond our limits and making us believe we are more than enough. You didn’t just teach us theories and formulas—you taught us courage, resilience, and growth.
To my in-laws, Mr. Savino and Mrs. Saskia Montreal—you never treated me like an outsider. You welcomed me with open arms, with warmth, guidanc
