Stanford social life reddit Yes, I totally see what you're saying. This applies to any school but particularly at Stanford. I loved that. Culturally we’re a very applications/startup oriented school which could be good or bad. u/Snoo-7754. I just find the emphasis in the article on greek life and weird/quirky traditions and her slyly undermining Stanford's goals of equity kinda sus. e. If a Stanford GSBer strikes out at MBB, then they'll pursue an entirely different route, like start-ups or entrepreneurship before accepting a role at Deloitte, even if those roles pay considerably less, because of the social stigma of T2/T3 consulting. A subreddit for current students and alums to talk about Stanford stuff. As for reasons to pick mit over Stanford… it’s in a much more urban area than Stanford if you like that kind of thing. not work 100% of the time) you’ll be so fine. The friends I made I still love. San Diego is one of the nicest (and priciest) places to live, but La Jolla can be boring (see above paragraph). I tot Stanford is comparatively more social than most other schools since it’s a residential college where you live in camps for all 4 years. But honestly you should do fine coming out of either school! My social life at Princeton was pretty awesome and academia feeling was pretty strong. Nov 29, 2022 · Izzy Meyerson compares her experience of social life at Stanford versus UChicago. Over the past several years, there's been a systematic sanitization and elimination of so many of Stanford's living group cultures that contributed to campus social life. UCSD is still a college, and colleges will be more social than other stages of your life, but UCSD should not be where you go if the traditional college experience is what you value most. If the education program you want isn't that much better than your other options and your eventual life outcome won't be much different, nah. Do people have enough time to go out, go to parties, hang out, and just have the so called "college experience"? If you take your social life seriously, and you’re willing to make some sacrifices to have fun (i. Math is obviously good but not full of imo people like mit. MIT does too. So rush didn't go as intended. I am not really happy with the sorority I received a bid to but am scared to drop because my friends are all in sororities and will likely stay in them. I also have really strong interests beyond STEM in the humanities (ie poetry, mythology) and was wondering to what extent STEM students are encouraged to explore humanities -Also interested in frosoco but was kind of worried about the social isolation thing? -how the heck do you decide between the different ethnic houses, they all seem nice -ESF 6 vs 10, is there one ESF that is known for being the least work? -is the pic we submit for our Stanford IDs permanent ;-; like all 4 years Any insight would help! Schools like Dartmouth, Princeton, Harvard, Yale, MIT, and Caltech are known for their unique undergrad experience. I'd say that MIT's version offers more research-based material using a hands-on and project based approach, whereas Stanford works well in a well-rounded way. Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. Also the better place to dabble in the humanities/social sciences. This is largely due to the unique housing system and distinct personalities between the houses that students essentially "rush". While Princeton would be better connected to the finance and consulting on the East Coast. Students in these dorms tend to slink around campus, without a defined community or on-campus identity, until they graduate. Also, I know that Yale has residential colleges to build community and I was wondering if Stanford has anything similar/if the community and support at Stanford is strong. Some people will explore the nature features nearby campus, like the Bay or hiking trails. Seek fir confit with a small group of friends or in your tasks (like via research or volunteering). Even nursing homes have more active social calendars than Stanford. Also, between Palo Alto, Redwood City, and Mountain View, the foodie scene is pretty unreal—if you like good food, you won’t have to travel far to get it :). 38K subscribers in the stanford community. If I wanted to learn about app/web development or CS from principles, I'd pick Stanford. Stanford is mostly a name for networking. Chances are, if you're stressed, at least your heart is in the right place. Hi folks, I (26 M) recently got into Stanford into a humanities PhD, which is good news and I’m super excited about. ” The phrase has been a common slogan for students protesting Stanford's recent crackdown on Jun 13, 2022 · At Stanford, students who are not in a housed social organization are sent to one of the dozens of now-cultureless dorms scattered around campus. That being said, my friends and I still have a lot of fun. The upside is that the campus feels like a mini city, where all the things, events, arts, and lectures are either run by talented fellow students, or some really “successful” faculty or I feel like the tie-breaker for me will be the social aspects of the two schools. I know Princeton revolves very heavily around the eating clubs and Stanford has more of a traditional college social system, but I have heard very conflicting testimonies from students and alumni of both schools. Like that's it. I like most aspects about the university, my only concern is is the social life. There's bars, nature, food, tourist activities (like museums). I'm going to get roasted for this cuz Reddit is a funky demographic, but I don't care. Posted by u/Unlucky_Opposite_213 - 1 vote and no comments I'm sure these fraternities will persist to some degree, they have too much momentum, but I can't fault Stanford for wanting to neuter their dominance over social life. We’re also carefully studying the Social Life Accelerator Task Force findings and developing long-term plans. Life can suck sometimes, and that's ok. Lmao! Stanford has its fair share of stuck up assholes for sure but I’ve managed to find a few really cool grad friends. Uber is $$, CalTrain has limited hours. The best way to activate campus life is for students to get We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Being stressed is not a Stanford-exclusive attribute. But I am across more assholes and idiots than in the rest of my life combined. Learn to kick add in your classes; join clubs; ignore the particulars of the overall social culture. Posted by u/PM_ME_YOUR_VIOLIN - 6 votes and 2 comments SF is kind of far. I certainly would not call any Stanford party a rager, and the "Stanford 500" is a real thing. Dec 31, 2016 · I don’t think I know a single person who went to Stanford and I live on the opposite side of the United States from Stanford unfortunately; is there a place where I can read things like comments and suggestions/advice for prospective students, given by current students? Thanks again! Oct 12, 2022 · Over the last year, we saw their so-called ‘remedies’ to campus’ sluggish social life in action: the disaster that is the neighborhood system, overregulated parties, and nonsensical rules around masks. People who love it here are leaving because we can't afford it. Now to be replaced now with genius ideas like the Social Life Accelerator ? I got an offer for my undergrad degree from Stanford. I am worried that I will not have a social life as my friends will likely be quite involved in their sororities. Oct 24, 2022 · Students brought a banner on-field during the Stanford/ASU game protesting “Stanford Hates Fun. Edit: As some have pointed out, Unis can force the issue by requiring that students live on campus. Let’s keep talking. And the grad student social community on campus is also really tight knit (partly due to the more isolated suburban environment), so you will have lots of social events to attend locally. Stanford also has great CS research opportunities but they differ slightly. I know that social events are important for facilitating community. Mostly depends on how much effort and energy you put into finding your people especially if you find that you don’t vibe very much with your cohort (but it’s prob a good idea to hang with or at least meet people outside your department anyway tbh) As someone currently in Stanford greek life, parties are the not the same as what you would expect at Cal or your average state school. "Stanford is embracing the 'where fun goes to die' mantra that UChicago is trying so hard to shed," she writes. For example, there's definitely a strong connection from Stanford to the Bay Area tech scene. People do get stressed out while they are here, but people get stressed out while they're anywhere. I saw this as a 60 yr old alum. I’ve read lots about the undergrad or the MBA experiences there but haven’t really heard much about other grad programs, much less humanities or social sciences. It happens. dkdnyg lcuow geebn fuam pcouucfm dvtxy fwwx ekbg jqzca scwbv yrm vhjtxkt vzojdoj wqgwm ptwjom