Hi!
I’m planning to move to do a PhD in Stanford, I looked up into the stipends they get as PhDs is around 5000 a month, will this be enough to live around that area? Knowing that i want a studio or a 1bed 1bath apartment (not shared kitchen or bath). Also, is overall living costs exceeding the stipends or not?

Thank you!

I'm curious about Greek Life at Stanford. How does rush work? How bad is hazing and pledging? What reputation do all the frats have?

Hey guys. I just filled out the first advantage forms. Do they really call and reach out to my previous employers for 7 years? Or just the most recent employer?

How many days did you guys get the result after the initial application?

Thanks!

hey! does anyone know what the general etiquette is around using re-useable coffee cup/mugs when buying coffee on campus? i.e. are there any cafes that DO accept them? (from what i see it seems like they don't usually!)

trying to avoid microplastics/throw less trash

also wondering about what cafes are like in downtown palo alto and across cal ave (i.e. zombierunner) thanks!

Hello everybody,

Is there any free parking near the hospital for night shift employees? My shift starts at 7 pm and lasts until 7 am. Or any recommendations on where to park during those hours?

Thank you!

Hi everyone! Are there any active WhatsApp or Discord groups for official engineering courses (specifically AI, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering) at Stanford? Please send me a Direct Message (DM) with the invite link if you have one. Thanks!

Hi everyone!

I’m considering applying to Stanford’s STEP program, and I’d love to hear from anyone who has participated or knows someone who has.
What was the overall experience like, and how would you rate it from 1–10?

I’m especially curious about the lifestyle, workload, living arrangements, and what daily life in Stanford/Palo Alto is actually like.

I’m an international student from with some teaching experience, a high GPA and a lot of volunteering + extra curricular work, and I’d love to know how welcoming the program is to international students. How manageable is the cost of living, and are there scholarships, stipends, or other financial aid options available?

I’d also appreciate hearing about the teaching experience, school placements, and career opportunities after completing the program.

Any honest advice, personal experiences, or insights into applying as an international student would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

hello all this might be a bit of a longshot but i think i may have misplaced my wallet in the downtown palo alto area or all along palm drive towards the stanford campus (i went on a walk).

its a black saint laurent card case and my initials are AAQ

please assist if you can i dont think theres really any money in there ):

I just noticed today that I can no longer see grade distributions on OnCourse. Has anyone else noticed this? Or does anyone know why? It was very helpful. Thanks!

Can incoming Civil and Environmental Engineering master's students get teaching or research assistant positions?

Or, are those strictly reserved for PhD students?

As a freshman this will be my first college test and i really wanna do good!! So far, the class has been really challenging for me and i can only do the homework with help from TA’s. How would you guys recommend i study for the midterm coming up in a week?

Thanks so much for any and all advice!

hi - I need some advice on this

I have some friends but still struggling on finding my "people"

people I'll feel happy and do interesting stuff with

I keep seeing people go to sf, la, half moon bay etc, and I want a circle that will do the same with me, be spontaneous and fun

I'm sick of being in my dorm waiting

any advice?

Does anyone know if there are any DDR pads on/close to campus?

Wondering how big the curve is for the final grade if anyone has taken it in the past.

Coming back for reunion and wanted to try eating on campus. Do the dining halls still have different cuisine “focuses” and which are good nowadays? Any viable competition to Treehouse or TAP? Is Lag late nite still OG?

How’s it going for everyone? I’m shocked by how many people I don’t know or have never seen in my life. I feel like it would be fun to meet new people in addition to catching up with old friends.

Hello! I am in a weird situation and we (our friend group) have reason to believe that one of our friends is lying about their alumni status from the Stanford graduate school of business. Would any recent alums could do a quick search on the alumni directory to verify?

Many thanks in advance!

I was just checking my sample ballot from Santa Clara county, so that I could be prepared once I receive my actual mail-in ballot. However, I just realized that there is no section for voting in the Palo Alto City Council.

Just double checked the city boundaries, and yep, all of the campus housing is in Stanford, CA, a CDP unicorporated region, and isn't part of the proper city of Palo Alto. I guess it shouldn't be that much of a surprise, given that my zip code is literally for Stanford, CA - but it is frustrating to find out.

Has there ever been any move to try and move the city boundary to be part of the housing section of the university? I would imagine that Stanford would be strongly, strongly opposed to this. Are there any benefits from not being part of the city Palo Alto, and just being in Stanford instead?

for those who transferred out of Stanford undergrad, why did you transfer out, what was your major/year? are you happy you made that decision?

When I first joined Stanford, I was asked to provide 3 references, and they called all 3 people.

If I apply for a position in a different department as an internal candidate, will the new department ask me to provide references again? Or do they usually rely on my existing employment record at Stanford?

Would appreciate hearing from anyone who has gone through an internal transfer. Thanks!