First impression
Sierra GentryCEE, first-year graduate student, 2018My visit day to campus wasn’t ideal by Stanford standards, apparently. It was rainy, grey, and overall groggy. I was just in awe of the beauty of campus, and found it funny how the faculty and current students kept apologizing for the weather — something…
Stanford Memories
Learning & Life on Campus
Where did you live when you were a student? What was your favorite Stanford course or professor? Share a memory about a learning or campus life experience.
A heart-to-heart
James LiClass of 2019Toward the end of spring quarter, I got more involved socially with my dorm, beyond just playing video games and studying in groups. I joined a party, but left because it didn’t seem that interesting initially. However, I felt that I should have tried to…
First time at the Farm
Merrell GuzmanClass of 2020My first time visiting campus (I was a senior in high school) I sat in front of the bookstore after my tour. I was trying to get a sense of the school, so I stopped a random student and asked him about his experience. He…
NSO/first week of classes
Christine WeyClass of 2020My favorite memory as an undergraduate freshman was New Student Orientation. It was filled with meeting many of my Facebook friends in real life, struggling through difficult homework together (or avoiding homework together), and having spontaneous jam sessions in our dorm.
Roomie love
Manisha PatelClass of 2019My freshman-year roommate taught me how to be a good friend and how to love! One of my favorite memories with her was our first conversation when she showed me her favorite shipwreck sites. Her enthusiasm was contagious.
Stanford cookout
Jiang PeicunClass of 2020A group of freshmen who love cooking gathered to shop for ingredients before cooking a glorious feast at the new and amazing Norcliffe Hall kitchen.
New Student Orientation
Holden GibbonsClass of 2019Coming from the military, I was very excited by the very open and loving community where differences are not only accepted, but encouraged. What a neat place!
Public Service
Jo WongClass of 1991 / Haas Center for Public ServiceWorking at the Public Service Center – then Owen House – now, Haas Center for Public Service as a clearing house Peer Advisor!
Conviction
Ali BlackClass of 2020I knew Stanford was the school for me when I came down to my sister’s graduation. We went fountain hopping in every fountain we could find. Mid-way through our excursion, I got stuck in the top bowl outside of the Graduate School of Education. Stanford…
Memorial Church at Night
Annalee MonroeClass of 2018I remember sitting with my Freshman dorm at midnight in front of MemChu and reflecting on our first quarter at Stanford. It was a gorgeous night and was much needed rest! The church illuminated is something I’ll never forget about Stanford!