Graduation is the time that you officially leave the home nest and start life on your⌒own. Young people feel the need to work independently. In the professional world, independence means you're ready to be fully responsible for every assigned task at work. The boss counts⌒on you. You can get help from colleagues, but it's down to you to ensure the assignment is completed. Independence also means you make your own choice or form your⌒own opinion without being dependent on others. It means making sense⌒of the world based on your⌒own observations and experiences.