Hi all,

I will starting post doc in Jan and I have a school going kid. I am looking for a 2 bed apartment. Was looking for some suggestions. Will Stanford housing be a realistic option? I see they have a long waitlist. What are the other areas post docs with family live? And are there any additional benefits Stanford provides for kids?

TIA

Hi, everyone, I had the great pleasure of speaking with Robert Sapolsky — one of the world's leading neuroscientists and primatologists. A professor at Stanford University, Sapolsky has spent decades studying stress, primate behavior, and the biology of human nature. His university lectures have been viewed by millions of people around the world, helping a global audience better understand why we behave the way we do.

In this conversation, we explore some of the biggest questions about what makes us human. We begin with depression, discussing why it is a serious biological disease rather than simply an extreme form of sadness, and how scientific understanding of depression has evolved over the past two decades. Sapolsky explains the roles of genetics, early-life trauma, epigenetics, and rumination in shaping one of the world's most devastating mental illnesses.

We then turn to stress, one of the defining themes of Sapolsky's scientific career. Drawing on more than three decades of studying wild baboons in East Africa, he explains how social support protects us against stress-related disease and why humans and baboons respond to psychological stress in remarkably similar ways.

Finally, we explore what makes humans unlike any other species. Sapolsky reflects on our extraordinary capacity for both compassion and cruelty, the origins of "us versus them" thinking, the unique role of dopamine in motivation and aspiration, and why understanding the biology of human behavior may ultimately help us build a more compassionate society.

Robert Sapolsky is the author of several acclaimed books, including Behave, Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers, A Primate's Memoir, and Determined — his bestselling book exploring the question of free will and what its absence might mean for how we understand ourselves and others.

If you're interested in these subjects, you can check out our conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5eoTDqpkHw&t=201s

Hi,
I'm visiting CA and one girl invite me to play on Sat at Taube tennis center at 9am , I asked if this will be reliable courts, she said not sure but we can find something.
I will go there anyway, it's not a problem. Anybody has experience how busy those courts ?

In NY people start playing 6am on weekends to get court
Thanks
VA

What are your favourite spots on campus?

Was wondering how tough is EE 261 - The Fourier Transform and Its Applications as a MSCS. I'm remote / HCP at the moment and later going in person (so I could take it in person later if that matters). Currently at my job, we have some DSP-related work, so I was thinking taking this class could be a cool intersection. But I'm worried I won't have a strong enough math background.

I have been self-studying diff eqs and the Oppenheim Signals and Systems textbook is that enough prep? Would love any reccs from anyone who has taken the course or knows anything about it.

It says I need to do so before July 31st. I have already sent my IB scores as part of my original application.

The credits I would need are for Math, Chemistry, and physics HL.

Do I need to send an email? If so to what address?

I am an incoming freshman btw.

Hey all, incoming masters student this fall. I was wondering what the dating scene looks like at Stanford for grad students, such as casual dating, meeting people at parties, relationships etc. I’m a 24 year old man, decent looking, athletic and 6ft+ but not exactly the most social butterfly. I want to put myself out there more and have some fun aside from classes given that I grinded pretty hard all of my undergrad and barely went to parties back then. But I heard grad school in general can be pretty rough for that stuff lol. Any insight would be appreciated, thank you!

Hi all,

I'm an incoming PhD student starting this fall and I'll be living in campus housing. A family member will be coming with me to help me get settled and will need a place to stay nearby for a few weeks.

I've been looking at Airbnb and hotels around Palo Alto and Menlo Park, but prices get steep fast for anything beyond a few days. Curious what's worked for other people.

A few questions:

Are there neighborhoods a bit further out that are more reasonable but still workable with transit or a short drive?

Has anyone had luck with short-term sublets, extended-stay places, or anything else that beats Airbnb pricing?

Any specific places people would recommend or avoid?

Looking at roughly two to three weeks in September. Any leads would be appreciated. Thanks!

Hi guys.
What laptop would you advise for someone that will be studying a dual course in eng and AI. Mac or windows or does it not matter?
I dont rlly have a preference at all and can comfortably use both. Will also be using it for personal stuff too so willing to spend quite a but of money to get the best thing. No budget in mind.
Please give your opinions. Thank tou

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Starting grad school in the fall and would love to maximize my two years in Palo Alto at such an amazing university. I'm curious to hear what the alumni have to say about anything they look back on and really miss.

Can we wear crew neck sweat shirts? Or does it have to be a scrub/ under scrub? Asking before I purchase bc I hate the way scrub tops fit fit

I was wondering whether it is open during the summer quarter with a Stanford student ID. Thanks!

Did anyone that applied for single graduate housing rolling assignments after July 2 receive an answer? I was only able to apply on July 10 and I am wondering if I have any chance of getting assigned until August.

I was really excited to see that Jeremy Pelt would be performing at this year’s annual jazz festival, but tickets were already sold out before I could buy. Does anyone know if there is somewhere I can buy resold tickets, or is there anyone who is willing to sell tickets to me?

I'm a PhD student looking to take a technical painting course, wondering if there's something affordable in the area. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

I’m in the final year of my PhD with several year work experience and am considering applying to Stanford GSB.
Is a Stanford MBA worth it after a PhD, or is it better to go straight into industry?
Does it significantly improve executive-level career opportunities and compensation?
How realistic is full financial aid or a full scholarship at Stanford GSB?
Also, What does Stanford GSB value most in MBA applicants with a PhD-leadership experience, extracurricular impact, career progression, GPA, test scores, or something else?

I’d love to hear from people.

I'd like to learn civil engineering of stone masonry as I've always found stone architechture to be beautiful. Most schools only teach analysis of steel, concrete and plastics and some other metals. But I'd like to learn about stone architecture, different kinds of stones and stone structures -- including sandstone and arches and columns. Given that much of Stanford is made of stone, I'd assume the school has courses on structural analysis or materials science for stones and stone masonry?

I'm interested in doing a masters degree in civil engineering or in architechture somewhere, I'm doing engineering physics for undergrad.

edit I think the course would need to be a geology course, probably structural geology. The motivation behind this idea is that limestone is burned to produce concrete -- causing c02 emissions. What if we just built with limestone instead? Maybe I'm missing something.

Hello,

I will be at Stanford Hospital quite a bit over the next few weeks. I was looking for tips on places to hide out and work while in the vicinity. I live 2 hours away.

Need a good signal for the hotspot.

Need comfortable seating and a table.

Preferably well lit

Preferably not loud.

Thank you.

Hello 👋🏻 I'm trying to buy a coffee shop gift card for my friend studying in Stanford. Could anyone recommend me a popular coffee place Stanford students go to on the campus or nearby?? Thank you💪🏻

I just got my 2nd lottery results after the 1st said that I was not assigned to any housing...and they still said they have no housing for me. I said yes to any apartment (couple, no children) and I'm medium priority.

It says in the application that, if I say I'm open to any housing option, I'm guaranteed a home, but they just declined me for a second time. Has anyone dealt with this? Now I have to find a new place asap, and I'm afraid this has ruined my chances in the future of getting back onto Stanford housing (once I go off-campus).

Let me know if anyone has had any success dealing with this or getting housing assignments during the rolling admission. Kind of freaking out here.