Opening Convocation 2010 with Orator Ben Carson

I found Ben Carson's speech very inspirational. He relayed his speech in a creative way to keep the attention of the audience. Attentive listening and laughs were produced during this historical event. The first question Carson asked was "What is a university for?" He simply answered by saying "Expanding the mind." I related with Carson when he spoke about how boring lectures were not his thing. I believe every teacher and professor should teach in creative ways to keep us interested instead of making us doze off. Carson also spoke about how all individuals should think outside of the box at all times. He asked "If you always do what's done before, how are you going to make any progress? Many people tend to stay in their comfort zone and never take risks. By taking risks, you're learning new things to enhance your knowledge. He said we should be encouragers and find solutions instead of asking why do we have to do things. "Developing God given talents to the utmost to become valuable to people around you," said Carson.This quote means all of us should be an asset to the world. Carson believes if we don't speak up for what we believe then we won't get where we want to be, which is true. In the words of Carson, he said values and principles that govern our lives will give us a successful nation.