<p>So I went ahead and emailed Siobhan Greatorex-Voith (what an awesome name). She (?) was able to confirm that all of the features mentioned in the student review are available at Stanford. You’re right that she’s (?) no longer in charge, but she directed me to the person that is.</p>
<p>Even if these programs aren’t a “big deal” - and there’s no telling whether or not I’d actually use them - it’s nice to know that Stanford recognizes the needs of low-income and first generation students. I’ve always found it strange that minorities get centers and committees, even though I’ve never felt “different” or needy because I’m black. It must be something I’ve never experienced. While the same goes for being first generation, I definitely feel out of place as a low-income student. Among other things, that’s the reason I’m only considering Yale and Stanford, not the other schools, which seem less comfortable.</p>