Dell shared how he found his passion early — starting as a UT biology major before realizing that all those stacks of computer parts in his dorm room were trying to tell him something. At 19, he started Dell Computer in his dorm room, and despite juggling classes and a growing company, he knew there had to be something easier than organic chemistry. He told the graduates that whether they had already found their calling or were still searching, passion should fuel everything they do. The key, he said, is to listen to your heart and pursue your dreams with integrity, character, and love.