<p>ditto on zenkoan’s comment. Obviously the correct answer here is Stanford as it is far nicer than anywhere else on the planet 
Of course, I haven’t actually showed up yet, but only a few more days. Providence is cold and chilly, Stanford is nice and sunny. The academics are reputed to be slightly better at Stanford, but I think you won’t be lacking intellectually at any of these schools. I choose Stanford. That’s why. I guess.</p>