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Taylor Swift Was Awarded An Honorary Degree From NYU And Gave A Commencement Speech About Her "Excruciatingly Painful" Experience In The Limelight
Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has been in the limelight since she was only 15 years old. Since then her career has exploded and she's become much more than a musician – she's a cultural icon from which millions of young people generate inspiration.
By Gina Florio2 min read
Taylor Swift didn't go to college because she found so much success with her music career at such a young age, so she never participated in the pomp and circumstance with the cap and gown. But New York University has given her a first-time opportunity. She was awarded an honorary doctorate degree from the prestigious university, and she even gave the commencement speech for all the graduates. Her speech wasn't exactly what you might expect at a graduation ceremony, but it was very Taylor.