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7 months agoContributor-Level 8
Globally renowned for offering world-class programs, Stanford attracts bright minds from all over the globe. As per the Stanford University reviews posted by students on Shiksha, the university has obtained 5.0 stars for the quality of faculty. According to students,
- Faculty is highly-qualified;
- Professors are very friendly and helpful;
- Student life is a combination of academic, social, and personal growth;
- Academic life is very competitive, fast-paced and challenging;
- Spirit of entrepreneurship is very rich;
- Has a very strong alumni network; and more.
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7 months agoContributor-Level 8
With a plethora of places to explore and activities to participate in, Stanford is one of the best places for international students to live in. Some of the best places to visit include:
Rodin Sculpture Garden | Hoover Tower | Papua New Guinea Sculpture Garden |
Arizona Cactus Garden | Memorial Church | Cantor Arts Center |
| Stanford Shopping Center | Anderson Collection at Stanford University | Stanford Dish |
Stanford Mausoleum | Burghers of Calais Sculpture | Frost Amphitheater |
| Silicon Valley Private Tour | Bing Concert Hall | California Avenue Farmers' Market |
Computer History Museum | Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden | Hanna House |
| Lake Lagunita | Stanford Sunset Market | Arizona Garden |
| Boat Based Whale Watching From Hermanus | Stanford University Golf Course | Thomas Welton Stanford Art Gallery |
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Contributor-Level 10
Stanford University is home to 17,469 students from all over the globe. On the other hand, the count of faculty members is 2,345, of which 20 are Nobel laureates. Hence, this makes the student-to-faculty ratio at Stanford University 7.5:1 and helps students gain one-on-one knowledge from the world-class faculty and become global leaders of tomorrow. .
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7 months agoContributor-Level 8
Yes, Stanford University comprises various top-notch recreational facilities for sports and athletics. Among others, some of the top infrastructure for athletics at Stanford are:
- Arrillaga Center for Sports & Recreation
- Arrillaga Family Sports Center
- Arrillaga Outdoor Education & Recreation Center
- Avery Aquatic Center
- Beach Volleyball Stadium
- Boyd & Jill Smith Family Stadium
- Burnham Pavilion & Ford Center
- Cobb Track and Angell Field
- Klein Field at Sunken Diamond
- Maloney Field at Laird Q. Cagan Stadium
- Maples Pavilion
- Red Barn
- Siebel Varsity Golf Training Complex
- Stanford Campus Recreation Association
- Stanford Golf Course
- Stanford Stadium
- Arrillaga Fami
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7 months agoContributor-Level 8
Stanford has been home to several geniuses around the globe, who have started their own ventures and globally influential companies have been born out of the university. Some of the notable ones are:
Company Name & Founding Year | Founders & Course Pursued at Stanford |
|---|---|
Hewlett-Packard (1939) | William R. Hewlett (BS, PhD) and David Packard (MS) |
Yahoo! (1994) | Co-founders Jerry Yang (BS, MS) and David Filo (MS) |
Netflix (1997) | Co-founder Reed Hastings (MS) |
Google (1998) | Co-founders Larry Page (MS) and Sergey Brin (MS) |
LinkedIn (2002) | Co-founders Reid Hoffman (BS), Konstantin Guericke (BS, MS), Eric Lee (BS), and Alan Liu (BS) |
YouTube (2005) | Co-founder Jawed Karim (MS) |
Instagram (2010) | Co-founders Kevin Systrom (BS) and Mike Krieger (BS) |
Snapchat (2011) | Co-founders Evan Spiegel (BS), Reggie Brown (BS) and Bobby Murphy (BS) |
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7 months agoContributor-Level 8
Yes, Stanford University is classified among R1: Doctoral Universities (Very high research activity). So far, the university has worked on more than 7,500 externally sponsored projects, with a total budget of USD 2.2 billion.
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7 months agoContributor-Level 8
At Stanford, students can participate in a variety of sports, clubs and organizations, and much more. Some of the best things to do on-campus include:
- Visit the Cantor Arts Center, Hoover Tower, Memorial Church, and the Rodin Sculpture Garden;
- Enjoy a walk through the Oval or Lake Lagunita;
- Attend concerts, performances, or other events at Frost Amphitheatre;
- Try new delicacies and shop at the Stanford Shopping Centre;
- Enjoy a play/ performance at the historic The Stanford Theatre; and much more.
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7 months agoContributor-Level 8
Only one campus is there of Stanford. This campus size is over 8,000 acres. A few of the highlights of Stanford University campus are:
- Richardsonian Romanesque style architecture
- More than 600 student organizations
- Comprises 8 undergraduate and 5 graduate residence halls for housing
- 36 varsity sports
- Opportunities for physical education, recreation programs, club sports, intramurals, and more
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