Stanford University Campus Tour

Introduction

• One of the hardest universities to get into in the U.S.
• Tour begins at the Main Quad and the iconic Memorial Church

Key Locations on Campus

Memorial Church

• All-inclusive, multi-religion church
• Not specifically a religious school
• Vivid painting inside

Main Quad

• Time capsules for each graduating class (years marked on floor)
• Center of campus
• Surrounded by classrooms and dorms
• En route to the Engineering buildings

Engineering Center

• Largest major at Stanford
• Features Nvidia Auditorium
  • Equipped with 4K cameras for recording lectures
• Extensive funding and focus on engineering and computer science

Hoover Tower

• Tallest building on campus
• Great view, flat surroundings

Fountain Hopping

• Unique summer tradition
• Students jump from fountain to fountain

Student Life

• Biking is common due to large campus
• Middle of nowhere, but 30 minutes from San Francisco and Bay Area
• Focus on academics and research
• Many green areas for studying outdoors

Green Library

• Main library on campus
• Requires registration for guest access
• Marbled stairs with changing exhibits (e.g., Leonardo Da Vinci's works)
• West stacks: 7 floors of books
• Reading room with large windows

Sport and Activities

• Big focus on sports
• Trophy room: most trophies among universities
• Hosts annual big game between Stanford and UC Berkeley

Home of Champions

• Showcases trophies in various sports
• Championship cup for top-performing university in 2017 to 2018

Lookout Points

• One of the best is on top of the Arts Building
• Offers views of Hoover Tower and off-campus area

Sponsorship (Bullseye)

• Website to help with college applications
• Provides essay reviews and deadline reminders
• Advisors are recent graduates

Memorial Church Inside

• Meticulously crafted art
• Tiles create intricate designs
• High ceilings create a sense of calm

Merch Store

• Large selection of Stanford merchandise
• Notable mascot: tree with eyes and mouth

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