Wisdom for a High School Grad:
Incredible Letters and Inspiring Advice for Getting
the Most Out of College
By Douglas Barry
Philadelphia/London: Running Press, 2005.
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Reviews

“Dreams can come true. Set your goal for what you want and go for it!”
— John Travolta, actor

“Be a doer and not a critic. If you are fortunate enough to take something out of the system, put something back into it.”
— President George W. Bush

“Be on watch for those certain moments and certain people that come along and point you in a new direction.”
— Vice President Dick Cheney

“Some relationships will change, but some would change even if you didn’t go away to college.”
— Arthur Hiller, Feature Film Director

“These are the maturing years to learn and absorb as much as you can about everything...”
— Regis Philbin, Live with Regis and Kelly

“To know is not enough. Understanding is the key.”
— Ken Burns, Film Documentarist

“Now is the time to take the next formative step in your personal development. College, a unique experiences, allows you the time and personal space to develop your intellect, expand your interests, and generally develop your world view.”
— John F. Kerry, U.S. Senator

“Everything counts. The smallest action has meaning.”
— Harley Jane Kozak, novelist

“Life is filled with serendipity—chance encounters, opportunities, and new people met. Stay open to seeing those opportunities for they may lead to careers, opportunities for service, friendships that you never dreamed of.”
— Barbara B. Petura, Associate Vice President for University Relations, Washington State University