Collector Ranjeet Singh handing over a degree certificate to a student at the graduation day held at Veerapandi Government Arts and Science College in Theni district on Tuesday.

Hard work and discipline are the key to success. Focus on achieving the goal. Don’t get distracted, particularly by social media, says Theni Collector Ranjeet Singh.

Speaking at the graduation day of the Government Arts and Science College, Veerapandi, on Tuesday, he told the graduands that in order to achieve the goal, you should be clear in what you do. With hard work and discipline, you can succeed in any field.

Nowadays, students are easily getting distracted and spending too much time on social media. Avoid spending too much time on social media. Only then, you can move towards achieving the goal and succeed in life, he told the graduands.

The Collector said that he studied in a government school and a government college. How one studies was more important than where one studied. In today’s competitive world, make the most of opportunities.

Today you are going to graduate after years of hard work. It is the end of one chapter in your life while it is the beginning of a new chapter. Be ready to face the challenges. Each day is a new day and you should learn from new experiences every day, he told the graduands.

Appreciating the graduands, he told them that they had reached this stage with the support of their parents, teachers and friends. He wished them good luck in their future endeavours.

The Collector awarded degrees to 182 undergraduate and postgraduate students and gold medals to the students who stood first in each category.

Principal P. Umadevi, professors and students were present.