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[quote=Anonymous]Back to some substance.

I was on the outside of the "network" and didn't have much of one growing up. What I did have access to turned out to be invaluable. My parents friends who helped mentor me and introduce me to their worlds helped me launch.

Now I've come to really value the network I've built and when its mattered most, it's come in handy to have a village.

When we were thinking about moving from public to private, we absolutely considered the "network". We really just wanted to raise the floor and so far they've met people, had conversations and have been introduced to new perspectives that they wouldn't have otherwise had access to. I'm specifically talking about spending time at friends houses, learning from their parents, helping them realize lifestyle goals etc.

When they graduate, this will help them find a similar network in college/career. And in the far future, they'll always have alumni events to turn to.

It's a direct and intentional way to network long-term.

If we were moving from private to private, I don't think we would have thought about it this deeply. The jump from public to private made it more top of mind for consideration. [/quote]

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