Mama and Papa, Thank you for your unconditional selflessness, your unwavering support, your countless sacrifices that have opened many doors for me to grow and succeed, and all of the little (and big) things you have taught me along the way. I’d drink the fat for you I’d steal the sun from the sky for you I love you! Thank you for supporting me no matter what weird thing I decide to do next. Thank you for being a mom who knows how to be a friend. I’m excited to take those lessons with me as I begin the next chapter!Ĭan’t believe it’s been four years since we took this photo on the Genesee! Thank you so much for believing in me and supporting me! You have truly given me the world, and I thank you so much for all the sacrifices you have made for me.

Any success I’ve had on campus has been the direct result of the work ethic and values you both instilled in me at a young age. I couldn’t have done it without you, and I love you all so much!ĭear Mom and Dad, Thank you for all of the love and support throughout the last 4 years.

Thank you so much for loving me and supporting me through my college years. Thank you so much for supporting and understanding me all this journey. Thank you.ĭear Mom & Dad, Thank you so much for giving me all the best things you could give. I oweĪll good in my life to you: Mom, Dad, Flynn, Meg, Tommy, Michaela, and Franky, and I find it hard to question the existence of God when I think of the love in our family. If college has taught me anything, it has taught me how extraordinary my upbringing has been. Without you two I wouldn’t have been able to do it. Dad: I didn’t forget your advice-I had lots of fun and got real smart. Mom: thanks for the texts and long talks.

I am so lucky to have you both.Ĭheers to four years of nine-hour road trips, weekly phone calls, and your constant support. You both have fostered confidence and passion in me to work hard and pursue my dreams with no boundaries. Thank you for always supporting me and being there for me over the past four years. The graduates share messages of gratitude, appreciation, and humor related to family support, guidance, and encouragement.Ī small sampling of messages from the Class of 2018 is included here. More messages will be posted on the Parent and Family Relations website.ĭear Mom and Dad, It seems like just yesterday that we drove up to Rochester for freshman year. Commencement 2018: This is one in a series of stories marking the 168th Commencement Ceremonies of the University of Rochester and featuring graduation thank you messages from students to their families.Įach year, the Office of Parent and Family Relations invites seniors to submit a brief entry to honor their parents and families.

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