NEW YORK (AP) – U.S. first lady Michelle Obama has encouraged thousands of New York City high school seniors to make the most of their college experiences, get involved in campus life and ask for help when they need it.
She spoke Tuesday in Harlem to mark the third College Signing Day, part of the Reach Higher initiative she started to encourage young people to extend their educations past high school.
She recounted her experience starting at Princeton University, where she initially felt out of her depth as a first-generation college attendee until she reached out for support.
The event brought out numerous celebrities, who spoke about their college experiences and congratulated the students. Among the speakers were Robert De Niro, Tracee Ellis Ross and Melissa McCarthy.