25th Reunion Survey Responses Check Back Soon for 30th Survey
What is your gender?
Male Female
191 103
64.3 % 34.7 %
No answer:
3
1.0 %
What is your race?
Caucasian African American Asian Hispanic Native American Other : (Click here to view values)
261 14 6 7 0 5
87.9 % 4.7 % 2.0 % 2.4 % 0.0 % 1.7 %
No answer:
4
1.3 %
How far is your home from where you grew up?
Within 25 miles Within 100 miles Within 500 miles More than 500 miles away
56 35 70 132
18.9 % 11.8 % 23.6 % 44.4 %
No answer:
4
1.3 %
Do you live in
A large city A small city or town A suburb A rural area
112 59 106 18
37.7 % 19.9 % 35.7 % 6.1 %
No answer:
2
0.7 %
YOUR RELATIONSHIPS
What is your marital status?
Single Married, or similar long term commitment, 1st time Remarried/long term commitment after being widowed Remarried/long term commitment after divorce
41 229 1 23
13.8 % 77.1 % 0.3 % 7.7 %
No answer:
3
1.0 %
If you are single, are you:
Never married Divorced or separated Widow/widower
22 17 4
7.4 % 5.7 % 1.3 %
No answer:
254
85.5 %
If you are married or in a similar long term commitment, how long have you been in this relationship?
5 or less years 6-10 years 11-15 years 16-20 years 21-25 years More than 25 years
13 25 59 79 69 12
4.4 % 8.4 % 19.9 % 26.6 % 23.2 % 4.0 %
No answer:
40
13.5 %
Where did you meet your current spouse or partner ?
Before Princeton At Princeton At graduate school At work Socially, after Princeton Through mutual friends On a blind date On line/dating service Other : (Click here to view values)
Made the old fashioned way Helped by the miracle of modern medicine Adopted Acquired through marriage
218 22 15 11
73.4 % 7.4 % 5.1 % 3.7 %
Where do your children go to school? (check all that apply)
Preschool/daycare Public school Private non-sectarian school Private religious school Home schooled College Graduate school
32 132 98 40 4 28 1
10.8 % 44.4 % 33.0 % 13.5 % 1.3 % 9.4 % 0.3 %
What is your primary form of childcare when they are not in school?
Me My spouse A relative Daycare center School based programs Live in babysitter/au pair/nanny Live out babysitter/au pair/nanny Other : (Click here to view values)
Arts: Art History Arts: Architecture Arts: Creative Writing Arts: Music Arts: Theater Engineering: Basic Engineering: Electrical/Ccomputer Sscience Engineering: Chemical Engineering: Civil Engineering: Mechanical and Aerospace Language and Literature: Comparative Literature Language and Literature: Classics Language and Literature: English Language and Literature: French Language and Literature: Romance languages Language and Literature: Slavic languages and literature Science: Astrophysics Science: Biochemistry Science: Biology Science: Chemistry Science: Geology Science: Physics Social Sciences: Anthropology Social Sciences: Archeology Social Sciences: East Asian Studies Social Sciences: Economics Social Sciences: History Social Sciences: Philosophy Social Sciences: Politics Social Sciences: Psychology Social Sciences: Religion Social Sciences: Sociology Social Sciences: Woodrow Wilson Sschool Independent Studies other: (Click here to view values)
Yes, Law School Yes, Medical School Yes, Business School Yes, PhD No Other : (Click here to view values)
77 26 46 27 63 53
25.9 % 8.8 % 15.5 % 9.1 % 21.2 % 17.8 %
No answer:
5
1.7 %
What is your current work status?
Full-time paid work Part-time paid work Project/freelance/spec work (paid or intended to generate income) Student Retired Between jobs/taking a break from paid work
224 14 27 2 9 15
75.4 % 4.7 % 9.1 % 0.7 % 3.0 % 5.1 %
No answer:
6
2.0 %
What is your current or most recent field?
Advertising/Public Relations/Communications Architecture/Real Estate Arts/Entertainment/Media Banking/Finance/Securities/Investor Education/Teaching Engineering/Science Government/Politics Journalist/Writer Lawyer Medicine/Health Not-for-profit/Foundation/Philanthropy/Ministry Technology/Internet/Computer/Data Services other aspect of business (including consulting) Other : (Click here to view values)
How many times have you changed jobs since Princeton?
None Once Twice Three times Four times Five times Six times or more
16 40 38 56 45 32 59
5.4 % 13.5 % 12.8 % 18.9 % 15.2 % 10.8 % 19.9 %
No answer:
11
3.7 %
How many times have you changed professions since Princeton?
None Once Twice Three times Four times or more
114 108 34 21 15
38.4 % 36.4 % 11.4 % 7.1 % 5.1 %
No answer:
5
1.7 %
Do you anticipate another career change?
Yes No
98 190
33.0 % 64.0 %
No answer:
9
3.0 %
If you are on a break from full time paid employment, why? (check all that apply)
Childcare demands Was fired Didn?t enjoy what I was doing anymore/was discouraged Wanted more personal flexibility Wanted/needed to go back to school Other : (Click here to view values)
27 2 9 23 5 5
9.1 % 0.7 % 3.0 % 7.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 %
If you are on a break from paid employment, how would you characterize your professional life? Check all that apply.
It is on hold, I invest most of my time in my family, maintaining a home, community activities and hobbies I actively use and maintain my professional skills through significant volunteer commitments I stay connected and current through reading, independent projects and professional contacts other: (Click here to view values)
23 9 14 6
7.7 % 3.0 % 4.7 % 2.0 %
If you are on a break, when you expect to return to the paid work force?
Within a year Within 2-5 years Within 5-10 years After 10 or more years Never, I'm done
9 7 9 0 11
3.0 % 2.4 % 3.0 % 0.0 % 3.7 %
No answer:
261
87.9 %
Have you ever been asked to do something for a job that was ethically or morally dubious or objectionable?
Yes No
83 207
27.9 % 69.7 %
No answer:
7
2.4 %
Have you ever experienced harassment or discrimination at work?
Yes No
76 212
25.6 % 71.4 %
No answer:
9
3.0 %
If the answer to the previous question is yes, what kind of discrimination did you experience?
less than $50,000 $50,000 to $100,000 $100,001 to $200,000 $200,001 to $500,000 $500,001 to $1,000,000 Over $1,000,000 Prefer not to say
7 37 86 86 32 17 26
2.4 % 12.5 % 29.0 % 29.0 % 10.8 % 5.7 % 8.8 %
No answer:
6
2.0 %
How much of your family income do you generate?
All of it Most of it More than half Abouthalf Less than half A bit None of it
87 66 44 32 35 15 11
29.3 % 22.2 % 14.8 % 10.8 % 11.8 % 5.1 % 3.7 %
No answer:
7
2.4 %
When you first got married (or the equivalent), how much of your family income did you expect to generate?
All of it Most of it More than half About half Less than half A bit None of it
17 63 77 75 34 7 0
5.7 % 21.2 % 25.9 % 25.3 % 11.4 % 2.4 % 0.0 %
No answer:
24
8.1 %
At what age do you expect to retire?
Already retired Before 50 Between 50 and 60 Between 60 and 64 Age 65 or later Don't plan to retire Don't know
10 4 41 43 99 55 41
3.4 % 1.3 % 13.8 % 14.5 % 33.3 % 18.5 % 13.8 %
No answer:
4
1.3 %
YOUR LIFE OUTSIDE OF WORK
How do you spend your time in a typical week? (Make a ROUGH estimate of the number of hours on each of the following activities each week; Should total 168 hours)
Twice or more a week About once a week About twice a month About once a month Several times a year Less than that
47 83 57 24 17 24
15.8 % 27.9 % 19.2 % 8.1 % 5.7 % 8.1 %
No answer:
45
15.2 %
How much alcohol do you drink?
None Drink infrequently ( a few occasions a year) 1-5 drinks per week 6-15 drinks per week More than 15 drinks per week
27 76 112 62 4
9.1 % 25.6 % 37.7 % 20.9 % 1.3 %
No answer:
16
5.4 %
Do you smoke?
Used to, but no more Yes Never have
39 7 240
13.1 % 2.4 % 80.8 %
No answer:
11
3.7 %
Do you use recreational drugs?
Used to, but no more Yes Never have
90 7 186
30.3 % 2.4 % 62.6 %
No answer:
14
4.7 %
Do you or your spouse/partner own a gun?
Yes, one or more no
36 252
12.1 % 84.8 %
No answer:
9
3.0 %
Do you clean your own house?
Yes, top to bottom (bathrooms included) Yes, but the whole family does their share Yes, but I pay someone else to clean once a week or less Not really, I pay someone else to clean 2 or more times a week No, I pay someone else to it No, my house does not get cleaned
38 48 88 28 75 11
12.8 % 16.2 % 29.6 % 9.4 % 25.3 % 3.7 %
No answer:
9
3.0 %
How many books did you read for pleasure in the last year?
None 1-5 6-10 11-20 More than 20 books
8 96 67 70 49
2.7 % 32.3 % 22.6 % 23.6 % 16.5 %
No answer:
7
2.4 %
What book(s) do you recommend to your classmates? (not necessarily read last year)
TV: Local TV: Network TV: Fox TV: MSNBC TV: CNN TV: other Newspapers: New York Times Newspapers: Washington Post Newspapers: Wall Street Journal Newspapers: USA Today Newspapers: Local Newspapers: other Magazines (text) Commercial Radio Public radio On line sources Friends and colleagues other: (Click here to view values)
Which best describes your approach to physical activity?
It is a priority for me; I exercise fairly intensely several times a week I try to force myself to go to the gym or the equivalent a few times a week I do a bit by walking or the equivalent on a regular basis I go through fitness boom and bust phases I hate exercise and avoid it at all costs
92 75 67 42 8
31.0 % 25.3 % 22.6 % 14.1 % 2.7 %
No answer:
13
4.4 %
How does your weight compare to when you were at Princeton?
About the same 1-10 pounds more 11-20 pounds more 20 -30 pounds more More than 30 pounds more Less
53 70 74 40 34 17
17.8 % 23.6 % 24.9 % 13.5 % 11.4 % 5.7 %
No answer:
9
3.0 %
How often do you watch what you eat?
Never Periodically Most of the time Every day It's an obsession
24 105 124 33 2
8.1 % 35.4 % 41.8 % 11.1 % 0.7 %
No answer:
9
3.0 %
How much vacation do you take a year?
1 week or less 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks or more
10 67 97 114
3.4 % 22.6 % 32.7 % 38.4 %
No answer:
9
3.0 %
What kind of vacations did you take last year? Check all that apply.
Family visits Outdoor/sports oriented/adventure Tourist/culture oriented Relaxation/Get away oriented other: (Click here to view values)
210 140 140 169 30
70.7 % 47.1 % 47.1 % 56.9 % 10.1 %
What percentage of your annual household income is given to charitable organizations?
None 1-2% 3-5% 6-10% More than 10%
5 87 114 53 25
1.7 % 29.3 % 38.4 % 17.8 % 8.4 %
No answer:
13
4.4 %
What are the top 3 beneficiaries of your charitable giving?
Princeton and related groups Educational organizations attended by a family member Church/synagogue/religious group Social service or education organizations Health research or services Environmental groups Cultural organizations Organizations supporting political issues International aid other: (Click here to view values)
How has your personal and professional life changed over the last 25 years? Please answer 4 questions for each time period with the most representative answer.
1980-85 work profile
Paid full time work Paid part time work Self employed project/freelance or "spec" work Student Not working other: (Click here to view values)
134 4 9 124 0 18
45.1 % 1.3 % 3.0 % 41.8 % 0.0 % 6.1 %
No answer:
8
2.7 %
1980-85 career breaks
No Yes, minor Yes, significant
180 56 49
60.6 % 18.9 % 16.5 %
No answer:
12
4.0 %
1980-85 Relationship profile
Married/Partnership - one career dominated Married/partnership - dual career Single
27 71 189
9.1 % 23.9 % 63.6 %
No answer:
10
3.4 %
1980-85 Parenting profile
No kids One kid 2 kids 3 or more kids
266 13 4 0
89.6 % 4.4 % 1.3 % 0.0 %
No answer:
14
4.7 %
1986-90 work profile
Paid full time work Paid part time work Self employed project/freelance or "spec" work Student Not working other: (Click here to view values)
231 10 12 15 4 13
77.8 % 3.4 % 4.0 % 5.1 % 1.3 % 4.4 %
No answer:
12
4.0 %
1986-90 career breaks
No Yes, minor Yes, significant
213 30 42
71.7 % 10.1 % 14.1 %
No answer:
12
4.0 %
1986-90 Relationship profile
Married/Partnership - one career dominated Married/partnership - dual career Single
63 132 92
21.2 % 44.4 % 31.0 %
No answer:
10
3.4 %
1986-90 Parenting profile
No kids One kid 2 kids 3 kids or more kids
188 45 35 16
63.3 % 15.2 % 11.8 % 5.4 %
No answer:
13
4.4 %
1991-95 work profile
Paid full time work Paid part time work Self employed project/freelance or "spec" work Student Not working other: (Click here to view values)
215 19 21 6 14 10
72.4 % 6.4 % 7.1 % 2.0 % 4.7 % 3.4 %
No answer:
12
4.0 %
1991-95 career breaks
No Yes, minor Yes, significant
200 32 52
67.3 % 10.8 % 17.5 %
No answer:
13
4.4 %
1991-95 Relationship profile
Married/Partnership - one career dominated Married/partnership - dual career Single
112 128 45
37.7 % 43.1 % 15.2 %
No answer:
12
4.0 %
1991-95 Parenting profile
No kids One kid 2 kids 3 kids or more kids
97 46 90 51
32.7 % 15.5 % 30.3 % 17.2 %
No answer:
13
4.4 %
1996-2000 work profile
Paid full time work Paid part time work Self employed project/freelance or "spec" work Student Not working other: (Click here to view values)
222 17 27 3 12 4
74.7 % 5.7 % 9.1 % 1.0 % 4.0 % 1.3 %
No answer:
12
4.0 %
1996-2000 career breaks
No Yes, minor Yes, significant
223 25 35
75.1 % 8.4 % 11.8 %
No answer:
14
4.7 %
1996-2000 Relationship profile
Married/Partnership - one career dominated Married/partnership - dual career Single
128 124 33
43.1 % 41.8 % 11.1 %
No answer:
12
4.0 %
1996-2000 Parenting profile
No kids One kid 2 kids 3 or more kids
57 43 103 83
19.2 % 14.5 % 34.7 % 27.9 %
No answer:
11
3.7 %
2001-2005 work profile
Paid full time work Paid part time work Self employed project/freelance or "spec" work Student Not working other: (Click here to view values)
210 21 30 5 15 6
70.7 % 7.1 % 10.1 % 1.7 % 5.1 % 2.0 %
No answer:
10
3.4 %
2001-2005 career breaks
No Yes, minor Yes, significant
227 18 37
76.4 % 6.1 % 12.5 %
No answer:
15
5.1 %
2001-2005 Relationship profile
Married/Partnership - one career dominated Married/partnership - dual career Single
138 112 35
46.5 % 37.7 % 11.8 %
No answer:
12
4.0 %
2001-2005 Parenting profile
No kids One kid 2 kids 3 or more kids
49 36 106 93
16.5 % 12.1 % 35.7 % 31.3 %
No answer:
13
4.4 %
Feel free to add any comments on any of these time periods, or overall perspective:
Have you ever had a substance abuse problem (including alcohol, recreational and prescription drugs)?
Yes No
7 282
2.4 % 94.9 %
No answer:
8
2.7 %
Have you or someone you know well been the victim of a violent crime?
Yes No
69 219
23.2 % 73.7 %
No answer:
9
3.0 %
Have you experienced the loss of a family member or friend to AIDS?
Yes No
64 225
21.5 % 75.8 %
No answer:
8
2.7 %
Have you, your spouse, a close relative or close friend had an abortion?
Yes No
148 141
49.8 % 47.5 %
No answer:
8
2.7 %
Have you lost a parent?
Yes (father) Yes (mother) Yes (both) No
78 21 29 162
26.3 % 7.1 % 9.8 % 54.5 %
No answer:
7
2.4 %
Did you know anyone who was killed on September 11, 2001?
Yes, a close friend or relative Yes, an acquaintance Yes, 2 or more people No
15 68 39 169
5.1 % 22.9 % 13.1 % 56.9 %
No answer:
6
2.0 %
Which of the following applies? (check all that apply)
Had plastic surgery Had several plastic surgeries Used Botox Used Viagra or the equivalent Dyed my hair for fun Dyed my hair out of necessity Had laser eye correction surgery Worn a hairpiece Gone on Atkins/South Beach or similar diet Had weight loss surgery Have done something else to try to preserve youth Other : (Click here to view values)
Have you had major surgery or a serious illness since leaving Princeton?
Yes, once Yes, several times No
57 28 204
19.2 % 9.4 % 68.7 %
No answer:
8
2.7 %
Are your taking prescription medications for a chronic psychological or physical condition?
Yes No
82 205
27.6 % 69.0 %
No answer:
10
3.4 %
How does your professional life/career compare with your expectations upon graduation?
Exceeds expectations when graduated Meets expectations Falls short of expectations I didn't really have clear expectations
57 105 48 78
19.2 % 35.4 % 16.2 % 26.3 %
No answer:
9
3.0 %
How does your personal life compare with your expectations upon graduation?
Exceeds expectations when graduated Meets expectations Falls short of expectations I didn't really have clear expectations
99 101 42 46
33.3 % 34.0 % 14.1 % 15.5 %
No answer:
9
3.0 %
If you could do the last 30 years over again, what would you do differently? Check all that apply.
Gone to a different college Chosen a different major Worked harder in college Partied harder in college Chosen different non academic activities in college Chosen a different profession Taken more time off Taken less time off Married earlier Married later Had kids earlier Had kids later Had more kids Had fewer kids Had more therapy Had less therapy Been nicer to my bosses Stood up more to my bosses Bought Berkshire Hathaway stock Sold Enron and dot.com bubble stocks earlier Other : (Click here to view values)
A dominant role A major influence One of many influences No role
37 70 132 52
12.5 % 23.6 % 44.4 % 17.5 %
No answer:
6
2.0 %
How would you describe your feelings about the amount of sex and violence on TV?
Far too much/unacceptable A bit too much/should be curtailed About right Would like more
119 117 33 3
40.1 % 39.4 % 11.1 % 1.0 %
No answer:
25
8.4 %
What do you consider the five most important issues facing our country?
Child care Crime Drug abuse Economic growth Education Elder care Environmental protection Equal opportunity Family planning Fiscal policy/deficit Gay rights/gay marriage Gun control Health care reform Immigration International relations Nuclear proliferation Political influence of special or extreme interest groups/campaign finance Poverty Race relations Reproductive rights/abortion Separation of church and state Social security Stem cell research Taxes Terrorism Trade/the dollar Unemployment/jobs Values/cultural norms Other : (Click here to view values)
How active are you with Princeton? Check all that apply.
Not at all Attend at least some reunions Attend sporting events Attend other alumni events on campus Participate in local alumni events/activities Volunteer time Donate money Wear orange and black year-round Other : (Click here to view values)
Definitely Probably Maybe Probably not Definitely not
199 39 21 17 13
67.0 % 13.1 % 7.1 % 5.7 % 4.4 %
No answer:
8
2.7 %
If you do not attend, what is likely to be the reason?
Not interested Don't think my friends will be there Think I will feel uncomfortable/awkward Too far Have a schedule conflict Too expensive to get there Too expensive to attend other: (Click here to view values)
3 4 10 7 31 3 17 13
1.0 % 1.3 % 3.4 % 2.4 % 10.4 % 1.0 % 5.7 % 4.4 %
No answer:
209
70.4 %
Have you supported Princeton financially?
Yes, Consistently Yes, Sometimes No
166 103 20
55.9 % 34.7 % 6.7 %
No answer:
8
2.7 %
If you give, what are your motives for giving? Check all that apply.
Princeton was a great experience/happy memories Gratitude - Princeton enabled my success To provide others the same opportunities I had To support excellence Peer expectations To support a specific initiative or department or activity To give my kids a leg up if they apply other: (Click here to view values)
If you don't give, what are your primary reasons for not giving? (check all that apply)
Don't get around to it Don't get asked Princeton was not a good experience/unhappy memories I do not make many charitable gifts I have other causes that absorb my charitable giving Princeton does not need the money I don't like the way the university is run in one or more aspects Other : (Click here to view values)
6 0 1 2 28 18 2 11
2.0 % 0.0 % 0.3 % 0.7 % 9.4 % 6.1 % 0.7 % 3.7 %
No answer:
229
77.1 %
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