Living A Good Life. 14 Suggestions for the Class of 2014 — Duke Today | Duke University

What does it take to lead a fulfilling life? Duke Today asked faculty, staff and alumni to share advice with this year’s graduating class. Here are 14 of their responses, illustrated by Duke Today designer Jonathan Lee. “Stick with it.” —Dorothy Kitchen, Duke University String School “Give back—serve from a sense of gratitude.” —Sue Wasiolek, Dean of Students “Be true to yourself. Be willing to learn and to be coachable.” —Prim Siripipat ’03, ESPN Commentator “Read outside of your chosen field, read broadly, read enthusiastically. Creativity is a necessary life skill and some inspirations will come from unexpected sources.” —Jan Little, Sarah P. Duke Gardens “Be generous to other people.” —Nia-Malika Henderson ’96, National political reporter for The Washington Post “Never confuse being educated with being smart.” —Michael Evans, School of Nursing “As you move forward into the next stage of your life, do not forget to stop and look back to discover the meaning of where you have been.

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