Why Peltz Dropped Out of Wharton to be a Ski Bum

Why Peltz Dropped Out of Wharton to be a Ski Bum

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The transcript details a personal journey from growing up in a middle-class family in Brooklyn to attending Wharton, feeling unfulfilled, and pursuing a passion for skiing. Despite family expectations, the individual chose a different path, leading to unexpected career opportunities and personal growth.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the narrator grow up?

Manhattan

Brooklyn

Queens

Bronx

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What was the narrator's father's profession?

Banker

Real estate agent

Teacher

Produce and frozen food distributor

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which university did the narrator attend before leaving to ski?

Wharton

Stanford

Harvard

MIT

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the narrator's father's reaction to his decision to leave Wharton?

He was supportive

He was unhappy

He was excited

He was indifferent

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What opportunity did the narrator's father offer him after he returned from skiing?

A chance to travel abroad

A position in his business

A scholarship for further studies

A job in real estate