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Alumni Advice
by AVERIE MCGRAW staff writer
“My biggest advice to students is to get involved at Central and create positive connections. You never know where people go and who will be a resource for you in the future. “
Jessie Houghton ‘97
“My advice would be that you should try to laugh until you have tears in your eyes as well as try to make someone else laugh to tears every day because a sense of humor does the body good!”
Ben Ludka ‘90
“Life can get busy and distracting and it can derail your path if you don’t work hard for it. If you’re going straight to work, be the best employee you can be. Ask for additional training and experience and be your own best self-advocate.”
Katelyn Stark ‘07
“Don’t limit yourself or think you need to figure it ALL out right now. Life is a journey. Experiences and time will change you. You don’t need to know the answers now or set limits for yourself now.” Jessie Houghton ‘97
“Do not shy away from risks and opportunities. Jump at things that come your way with an open mind. You never know where it will take you.”
Ben Berger ‘05
“PERSIST. It is hard out there and while there are so many open doors, opportunities, and people who want to help, you may need to fight for it and have grit and tenacity.”
Katelyn Stark ‘07
“Travel! Experience the beautiful differences and diversities this world has to offer.”
Ben Berger’05
“When you get to college, the library will have all of your class books. If you go and check them out for the semester, you can use the money your parents send you for books on other things!”
