Californication

California is like the eutopia for many who live in the United States. Warm weather, beautiful ocean, and gorgeous women. Stanford University is located farther north in California and is one of the top universities in the nation. It is ranked as number 4 on the list of Top Colleges in America by USNews.com. It is a very prestigious school and is right up there with Harvard, Yale, and Princeton.

Stanford was found in 1885 and has no religious affiliation. It is located in a somewhat suburban setting, as is most of the western coast of California. The school is very selective and has a medium to large student body with about 6,422 undergraduate students. The tuition is quite pricey and is about $34,800. Room and board then costs an additional $10,808. Even though it is expensive, the student is definitely getting the bang for the buck.

At Stanford, about 90% of the students live in college-operated or college-affiliated housing. Another plus is that all college housing is equipped with wireless internet, which is like most colleges these days. I myself did not have the grades to get into Stanford, but if one dedicates himself, then Stanford is definitely a possibility.

Academia is definitely a huge part of Stanford. The school is known for its great curriculum and helps challenge the students. Stanford also has a great School of Medicine for those interested in pursuing that particular career path. If one is looking to excell in athletics as well, then Stanford has a great sports program. They are Division I NCAA and have a pretty good football team. They have many club and intramural sports in which students can participate in. Stanford is a great school where students will get a great education and will be in one of the most beautiful locations in the United States.