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Sandra Oh Inspires Graduates: Embrace Discomfort for Growth

6/17/2025

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In her inspiring Dartmouth commencement speech, Sandra Oh reminisced about her transformative decade as Cristina Yang on Grey's Anatomy. She urged graduates to embrace discomfort as a catalyst for growth, celebrated the power of creative collaboration, and expressed heartfelt gratitude for her character's journey, while firmly standing by her choice not to return to the role.

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In her inspiring Dartmouth commencement speech, Sandra Oh reminisced about her transformative decade as Cristina Yang on Grey's Anatomy. She urged graduates to embrace discomfort as a catalyst for growth, celebrated the power of creative collaboration, and expressed heartfelt gratitude for her character's journey, while firmly standing by her choice not to return to the role.