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9 Pieces of Advice from Peddie Alumni
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“A good sense of humor can disarm a potentially awkward or hostile situation and serve to put others at ease. I have given many public lectures, taught at universities and hosted numerous social gatherings. Almost always I say something amusing, to which others laugh or chuckle.”
— The Rev. John Abraham, M.Div. ’65
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“If you want to achieve something, and I mean REALLY want to achieve something, you have to put in the time and effort to make it happen. Wanting it to happen and working to make it happen are two different things.”
— Mark Gartner ’84
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“Believe in yourself more. Don’t beat yourself up over algebra.”
— Mary Stella ’75
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“Don’t be afraid to ask for help, and don’t worry so much about what other people think of you. Have more fun!”
— Rebecca Seman ’14
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“Take advantage of every opportunity to learn, make friends and step outside your comfort zone. There are so many great, diverse people and opportunities at Peddie and some of them are going to impact your entire life.”
— Matthew Keves ’99
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“Try new things, meet new people, be expansive — even if it feels uncomfortable at first. That is how you learn, gain confidence and see the world as a place of opportunity.”
— Michele Saunders ’80
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“You’ll remember the basketball games, trips to Hoagie Haven and time on the center campus benches. Those moments will shape your character.”
— Kelsey Bair Gross ’07
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“Be more confident! You are stronger and more resilient than you believe. You are a part of Peddie — that’s a stepping stone to a world of possibility.”
— Jackie Alfano Murray ’09
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“You don’t need to have your entire future mapped out. Curiosity ages better than certainty. Everyone is questioning themselves more than it might appear. The pressure to be effortlessly accomplished is a myth.”
— Christina Sturges Griffin ’88