Georgia Tech student gives epic convocation speech

By News Staff

Posted August 21, 2013 12:32 pm.

This article is more than 5 years old.

Georgia Tech mechanical engineering major Nicolas Selby gave this memorable convocation speech. He was chosen to give the traditional “sophomore welcome” and video of it has gone viral worldwide.

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