StudentsReview :: Stanford University - Extra Detail about the Comment
-or-
Search for Schools by Region
 

or within distance of city

Similar Schools
Harvard University -- Cambridge, MA
Yale University -- New Haven, CT
Princeton University -- Princeton, NJ


  Who's got the Best?

Perceptual Rankings:
You Make 'Em.
We Post 'Em.
You Vote 'Em Up.
You Vote 'Em Down.
Aww yeah.


Stanford University

How this student rated the school
Educational QualityA+ Faculty AccessibilityA-
Useful SchoolworkA Excess CompetitionA
Academic SuccessA+ Creativity/ InnovationA
Individual ValueB University Resource UseB
Campus Aesthetics/ BeautyC+ FriendlinessA
Campus MaintenanceB- Social LifeB-
Surrounding CityD+ Extra CurricularsA-
SafetyA-
Describes the student body as:
Friendly, Arrogant, Approachable

Describes the faculty as:
Friendly, Arrogant, Condescending, Self Absorbed

Male
SAT2300
Quite Bright
Lowest Rating
Surrounding City
D+
Highest Rating
Educational Quality
A+
He cares more about Surrounding City than the average student.
Date: Jul 26 2010
Major: Linguistics (This Major's Salary over time)
There are some fabulous things about Stanford, but by and large those resources are restricted to grad students and well-connected west coasters. I loved my department, but after a while academic satisfaction wasn't enough to overcome my deep dislike of the Stanford social scene. White, rich, and Californian is the name of the game. Greek life, as small as it is in terms of number of bodies, still manages to find a way to be oppressive. For those of us who like to cut loose on the weekends, there really weren't very options, especially because Palo Alto is possibly the worst college town in North America. The dot com bubble yuppified the place, and now it's too expensive for regular folks to hang out in. Academically speaking, Stanford has a lot going for it, but this is tempered by the university's focus on grad students, science and engineering (the real rainmakers without which Stanford would not be as highly ranked), and the consistent underutilization of resources by the complacent, arrogant, and self-absorbed undergrad population.

The athletic culture is just too big. Stanford regularly recruits athletes who can't hack it academically, leading to a stratified social scene consisting mainly of disaffected students desperately seeking intellectual stimulation from their peers, and juicehead jocks who generally do not associate with anyone else but themselves. Stanford is simply a really, REALLY expensive state school in this respect. I'm transferring out, and I couldn't be happier about it.

                                       
Responses
commentThank you for being honest and reading the review above yours i totally belive every word you said… i have a completely different view now… i couldnt agree with you more!
responseI attended Stanford in the 80's, and description the reviewer gave could very well have described my experience, although at that time Palo Alto was not as yuppified, thank goodness. But it's a shame the reviewer could not have found his niche at Stanford, where, even with the minuses he astutely points out, I'm sure there was opportunity for him to establish, and to do so most forthrightly.
Where are you transferring to?
questionSorry you didnt find the school what you hoped. As an alum i will share and believe you find such clicking and speretism a part of anywhere you go.Please try to understand as great as cheievements are, some are snubbed and solitary for all the wrong reasons. I found a lot of students and alumini here to be very mindful and well rounded.
For many people this is important, so check out my profile: plumbing service
Find the best essays on is my friend's profile page.ant exterminator
This is very useful, although it will be important to help simply click that web page link:Employment law
I should say only that its awesome! The blog is informational and always produce amazing things.Stump Grinding
So lot to occur over your amazing blog. Your blog procures me a fantastic transaction of enjoyable.. Salubrious lot beside the scene.Drain Cleaning
I really appreciate this wonderful post that you have provided for us. I assure this would be beneficial for most of the people.selling credit card machines
This is very interesting content! I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your points and have come to the conclusion that you are right about many of them. You are great.IT Sicherheit
Listed here you'll learn it is important, them offers the link in an helpful webpage:first data cash discount program
Listed here you'll learn it is important, them offers the link in an helpful webpage:automatic rolling door
So lot to occur over your amazing blog. Your blog procures me a fantastic transaction of enjoyable.. Salubrious lot beside the scene.web design
It is fine, nonetheless evaluate the information and facts around this correct.Tippawan
Make the most of mainly premium substances - you will find him or her for:north gaia ec
For many people this is important, so check out my profile: amo residence floor plan
It is rather very good, nevertheless glance at the data with this handle.one bernam singapore
These you will then see the most important thing, the application provides you a website a powerful important internet page:the landmark singapore
So it is interesting and very good written and see what they think about other people. sceneca residence singapore
I should say only that its awesome! The blog is informational and always produce amazing things.amo residence floor plan
Ask a Question or add a response!
Stanford University
Compare StanfordSave Stanford