Graduation day happens much sooner than most expect, and it is met with both excitement, hope and fear. It is a turning point in life, one that has very few guarantees waiting on the other side. The unknown is always intimidating, but luckily many universities have found a way of easing the transition between college studies and (un)employment. Each year, universities invite A-list celebrities to deliver inspiring, entertaining and hope-infusing speeches in front of the graduating class. While these speeches may not help graduates land their dream jobs, they sure do bring smiles to their faces and a great deal of inspiration. StudyAdvantage has taken a closer look at the most memorable commencement speeches in recent years to deliver a super list. We give you the best commencement speeches of the 21st century.

And, our favourite commencement speech…