Celebrities, 'GMA' anchors offer advice to the class of 2017

— -- "Good Morning America" honored some members of the class of 2017 this morning live from Times Square, where the entire studio audience was made up of all graduates--many of whom shared inspirational stories of how they overcame obstacles to earn their degrees.

Melissa Corpancho is a 22-year-old graduating from George Mason University. Corpancho's journey hasn't been easy; she gave birth to her now 3-year-old son Lucas during her freshman year of college.

"There's so many costs already with getting an education then on top of that the cost of raising a child, but when times get rough, I just have to focus on why I'm doing what I'm doing and I'm really getting a degree so that I can have a financially-stable future for myself and my son and family," Corpancho said.

A few of the "GMA" co-anchors offered advice to Corpancho and her fellow graduates.

"It's not going to be easy, but if you have the right attitude, it all works out in the end," said Michael Strahan.

"Take a deep breath," said Lara Spencer. "I promise you, you will find a job and it will happen. You might have to kiss a lot of frogs, you might have to go on a lot of interviews, but all of those experiences will just get you the job that's right for you."

Added Robin Roberts, "Whatever you did to get to this moment, apply it to any challenge that you're going to face and when fear knocks, let faith answer the door."

"GMA" also collected some words of wisdom from some famous friends of the show for all members of the class of 2017 as they begin a new chapter.

Here is a roundup of celebrities who shared their advice to the Class of 2017 with "GMA."

Brad Paisley

"My advice to college graduates would be, find a way to get paid for what you already like to do. Otherwise, you are going to work for the rest of your life. Or you can be like me. I’ve never worked a day, not a single day."

Patti LaBelle

"Stay sweet, stay smart and stay honest and, God Bless."

Tony Robbins

"Do more for others than anyone else does and add more value ... and you'll be totally successful in whatever you pursue."

Nick Cannon

"My advice to my fellow students would be to enjoy it, have fun."

Adam Sandler

“Stay home! Don’t leave your mother, you need her."

Barbara Corcoran

“Don’t ask your mother for her advice. I asked my mom if I should start my new business. She said no, I was too young and it was too risky. She was wrong, it made me a millionaire.”

Mark Cuban

“Try everything, you don't have to pick a career, or even know what you want to be when you grow up but the more things you try the better chance you’ll have at finding something you're good, or even better, something you’re great at.”

Questlove

“My advice, especially in college is network, network, network, network, network.”

Josh Groban

“My best advice to graduates is, keep your minds open to forks in the road. Sometimes you never know what kind of opportunities are going to arise or what kind of doors are going to open."

Craig Robinson

"No matter what’s coming your way ... you’re just ready to take it on. No matter what’s around the corner you take the attitude of I’m about to ride this and I’m gonna kill it."

Mayim Balik

“My best piece of advice for graduates is to go out and make a difference in the world. Congratulations class of 2017!”