Tiffany Irene C. Miguel - Leeward CC Commencement Celebration 2021 Graduate

"It's not about how slowly you go, as long as you don't stop." -Confucius

The biggest fear I had while attending college was not finishing in the ideal time that was considered the norm.
I didn't take 2 years to finish my associates but I finally achieved another goal and milestone in my life. It wasn't easy and I know it's just the beginning to many more challenges ahead that I plan to overcome.

I want to thank everyone who has been so encouraging and rooting for me to succeed and grow. You have made such an impact in my life to where I am today and to where I want to be.

To Ryan, thank you for all the times you told me to never give up and always keep going because everything will be worth it in the end. Thank you for always being my reminder that even if I'm going at a different pace than others, I can still strive and achieve my goals. I'm super grateful to have you in my life.

Lastly, to my parents for always being my biggest supporters. Thank you for constantly reassuring me that you'll always be proud when I succeed and even when I fail because you'll be there to lift me up when I feel like the world is one my shoulders. Everything that I continue to work hard for is not only for me and my future but also for you. Thank you for being my "why," I love you mom and dad!