My closest friendships are with women I met at Wellesley. They are bright, fun, and give of their time, talents, and treasures. The Placement Office enabled me to find a job with IBM after graduation, which allowed me to develop a 25 year career, which was both challenging and satisfying, The liberal arts education instilled a love of learning which continues to this day. I am never bored! I am not sure I have changed the world, but hopefully I, our three daughters and six able grandchildren have and will add to its well-being.
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Wellesley has enriched my life every day and in many ways since I arrived there in 1951.