You did it. You made it through spring semester 2020.
It’s always an accomplishment to make it to the end of an academic year, but making it to the end of
this
academic year is truly an accomplishment. The world changed around us, but you stayed committed. You did the work, you kept up with your classmates and professors, you studied hard, and you finished the semester. You proved that with perseverance, ambition, and dedication, nothing can get in the way of your educational journey.
We deeply admire your resilience, and we’re so proud of your accomplishments.
Of course, these last few months are just part of your Pace experience. Like every year, you’ve made friends and found mentors. You’ve worked hard but also had a lot of fun. You’ve learned about the world around you, and you’ve learned about yourselves. You’ve met new kinds of people, discovered new passions, and served your communities. You’ve collaborated together and supported each other, whether that was in the halls and quads of our campuses or in Zoom meetings and over FaceTime calls.
You’ve shown, again and again, that Pace students can take on anything.
To students who are graduating, congratulations! We can’t wait till we’re able to hold an in-person celebration and hand you your diplomas as you walk across the stage.
To students who are continuing, we’re excited to see you back on campus soon. We’ll be spending the summer figuring out how we can deliver the best possible education to you, whether in-person, via remote learning, or some combination of the two. We hope you’ll spend your summer relaxing and recharging—but also working to achieve all your goals, whether on your own, in summer courses, or at a job or internship. (And be sure to contact
Career Services
if you’re still looking for a job or internship—they have lots of resources still available.)
We know this is a hard time. Some of you have confronted economic challenges, illness, and in some cases, loss. We send you all our best wishes, and we remind you that we also offer
support services for all Pace students
. We also know that this new normal is not forever. Things will get better. You’ll be ready to take on new challenges. And we’ll be waiting for you in New York City, Pleasantville, and White Plains to continue helping you to pursue our mission of
Opportunitas
.
Have a great summer. We look forward to seeing you all soon.
