Non Sibi
Acts of service, built on a philosophy expressed in our founding documents as non sibi, or "not for oneself," comprise a core element of the Exeter experience.
Discover the best version of yourself.
Everything you do at Exeter — every class, every presentation, every piece of music, every sport and every act of service — is meant to help you discover your interests, your power and your responsibility. Living a purposeful life is larger than you alone.
Exeter seeks to foster in young people ambitions and actions inspired by their interest in the world around them; to stimulate an appetite for knowledge and goodness. Service to others is indispensable to that mission.
What does non sibi mean to you?
We asked our students what the term and concept of “not for oneself” represents.
The greatest measure of somebody's life is the impact that they have on others.
Caspar '25
Watch what non sibi means to us.
Non sibi means to me being kind to everyone in your community.
Eveland '25
Exeter spells non sibi E-S-S-O.
Non sibi is more than a catchy motto; it’s a mindset that is applicable to any aspect of life.
Geoffrey Cheng '12