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Grads Give Best Advice to Incoming Students

If you could give one piece of advice to incoming F&M students, what would that be? Franklin & Marshall College’s Class of 2026 shared words of wisdom as they passed the threshold from students to alumni.

The advice ranges from practical to passionate. Class of 2030, we can’t wait to hear what advice you will give incoming students in your senior year at F&M!

“Be open to growth and be okay with things not going perfectly. Some of the best learning comes from figuring things out as you go.”

Lauren Pittman ’26

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“Success is not a title or a destination. It is the satisfaction of who we have become along the way – the values we hold, and the ones we choose to represent when no one is watching.”

Menelaos Raptis ’26

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“Don’t be afraid of not having everything figured out. College is a time to explore, make mistakes, and grow into the person you want to be.”

Robin Dominique ’26

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“Give everything a go – you don't have to do it forever, but it might be something you love.”

Ella Peeples ’26

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“Where you are right now doesn't indicate where you want to be. You could have a plan in mind, and there might be a lot of rejection. Eventually things work out.”

Zaeem Zia ’26

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“College is an investment in who you are as a person. Spend your time investing in who you are as an individual, because that's something you're going to take with you beyond a career.”

Anna Purchase ’26

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