Family and friends packed into the County Center in White Plains Friday as Purchase College's 1,100 graduates got their diplomas.

Daniel Lampert, of Armonk, says he is very excited and ready to get out in the real world. His sentiment was shared by many of the grads who said they couldn't wait to start the next chapter of their lives.

The graduates were given advice from the college's president and three honorees. They were told to enjoy their weekend and celebrate what they've earned.