Today, I received this:
While this is nice, I can't help but feel that the real joy came from the thrill of learning. The challenge of struggling through the problems, and the satisfaction of finally figuring them out. The humbling moments when I thought I had the best insight, but realized after collaborating with my classmates that there was so much more. The recognition of my ignorance after our professors introduced exciting new ideas, and the arousal of my curiosity.
An honor of achievement is nothing more than a cherry on top of a cake. A cake made of unique challenges, perspectives, and lessons to take forth for the rest of our lives.