u/LawRich3499

What opportunities, resources, and perks are available to incoming freshmen at Stanford? I’m interested in anything useful or lesser-known—basically anything you wish you had known before starting at Stanford. This could include exclusive job boards, research opportunities, startup/incubator resources, student discounts, free software, funding programs, networking platforms, mailing lists, campus jobs, academic hacks, hidden benefits tied to a Stanford email, or any underrated programs/resources that students often discover too late.

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Stanford doesn't bankrupt my family or anything but it does put a financial strain on my parents, whereas Princeton is exactly in budget.

Also, I already went through financial aid revisions and everything. I don't think I can get the prices any lower.

I expect to contribute 10k to my (tuition regardless of where I go) by working a job.

Edit: To clarify, both scenarios won't require student debt or loans. My parents will just be working longer hours and will need to get bigger bonuses.

Edit 2: Princeton is 35k cheaper PER YEAR.