As commencement season comes to a close, many students are eagerly awaiting the next step in their life — one possibly free of term paper all-nighters, exams and lab reports. But joining the "real world" has its own share of stresses, and they can be quite troubling for a recent graduate. Adult life's inherent lack of structure can leave many recent graduates feeling lost, and they may even lose sight of why they went to school in the first place. That's why a good commencement speaker can be so inspirational. Aside from jokes about moving back in with parents, graduation speakers can provide the courage to face the nebulous journey ahead. While physicists aren't always known for their eloquence, several notable physicists have delivered some inspiring pieces of advice for recent graduates. I've compiled a list of memorable commencement speeches delivered by Neil deGrasse Tyson, Steven Chu, Richard Feynman and more. Enjoy. Richard Feynman " But the
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