Category: Academics at Stanford

Two-pronged advising system helps students navigate academic life from the start

Stanford freshmen come from all walks of life, but they all share one thing in common: they “were the very best thing where they were,” Julie Lythcott-Haims, dean of freshmen and undergraduate advising, told the Faculty Senate last week. “So when they think about advising, they think, no, no, no, I’ve got this,” Lythcott-Haims said,… Read more Two-pronged advising system helps students navigate academic life from the start

Abraham Verghese in, football out, at this year’s New Student Orientation

There will be no football game, but the Class of 2015 can look forward to learning how to pursue all of their passions during this year’s New Student Orientation, scheduled for Sept. 20-25. The official university welcome and orientation for freshmen and incoming transfer students will offer a variety of programs to introduce new students… Read more Abraham Verghese in, football out, at this year’s New Student Orientation

Overseas studies safety explained

A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Chile in February. The quake was centered south of where Stanford has a Bing Overseas Studies Program (BOSP) center in Santiago. Twenty-one students were studying there at the time. One was injured, and all were quickly accounted for. Besides Santiago, the BOSP offers students study opportunities in Australia, Barcelona,… Read more Overseas studies safety explained