Visit Report by Chewie (Member since December 20 2006 with 89 posts) Visit Date - December 2005
Visit to Stanford University in December 2005 by Chewie (Other, HS Class of 2006)
Visit Activities:
Information Session:
Yes Campus Tour:
Yes - I found it funny how every tour guide I had for Stanford said absolutely nothing about competition with Cal, but the tour guides at Cal did everything they could to make us loathe Stanford. :] Classroom Visit:
No - Classrooms are blegh.
Stanford University Campus:
Friendliness/Courtesy of Students: 5 - Excellent -
I know many Stanford students, being a resident of Palo Alto, and they're all very laid back and outgoing.
Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff: 4 - Very Good Appearance of Campus: 5 - Excellent -
It's a very beautiful gorgeous, huge campus, in an "oldie" kind of way.
Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness: 3 - Good -
Buildings could definitely
Dormitories: 3 - Good -
So so so small. My ex boyfriend showed me the room he was sharing with another undergrad, and.. how they managed to fit stuff for two people in a room that's not much bigger than my own is beyond
Security/Safety: 5 - Excellent -
Palo Alto/Stanford is an extremely safe city.
Overall Campus Impression: 5 - Excellent
Off-Campus:
Area Immediately Around Campus: 4 - Very Good -
Stanford definitely does not have its own "college town." Palo Alto is so affluent that the surrounding restaurants and stores meant for college students are barely affordable. But it's
City/Town/Community: 5 - Excellent
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I know many Stanford students, being a resident of Palo Alto, and they're all very laid back and outgoing.
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Buildings could definitely