Watch Arnold Schwarzenegger's honorary degree speech in full as he receives Ulster University honour

Maria Simulescu

Actor and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger told students in Belfast “don’t limit yourself” to where you come from, and urged them to “pick the biggest goals”. The Austrian-born star received an honorary doctorate from Ulster University in recognition of his contributions to public service, environmental advocacy and the arts, which he described as an “honour” as he hailed the “great university”. The 78-year-old star found it "unbelievable" to return to the city of his public