Wow, ASJU9511, you sound like you went in eyes wide open, which is what I would always recommend.
I love the sense of longing that sat with you as you had to leave Yale. That does speak to the soul, does it not?
If you ever want to talk to a different kind of Stanford student, or if you come out for some other reason, let me know. My kid will definitely not morph into the type with whom you felt yourself surrounded.
Enjoy your next four years. Eat it up. We look forward to hearing that you are amazingly happy in New Haven.
@ASJU9511 please do keep us posted over the next 4 years. There are so many of us parents here who are rooting for you, so feel free to reach out for some parental advice as needed. We may be random strangers on the internet but we are cheering for you and want all the best for you!
Yay congratulations!! You had some terrific choices but it sounds like you found your place. I’m very happy for you.
Wow I’m so glad your friend opened your eyes to the possibilities. Congratulations–you have overcome monumental odds to get here. I was gonna say “the world is your oyster,” but then saw that 2 others already did… So … You have the world at your feet. 
I say this with complete sincerity: you, sir, will be an excellent leader not because you’re going to Yale, but because despite the odds you have still clung onto your desire and commitment to learn. This is a fantastic thread and I feel like many high school seniors (myself included) should be as open-minded as yourself when it comes to these decisions. You’re not lucky to get into Yale, Yale is lucky to have you.
Great Posts, thanks for sharing it!
I can’t believe I missed this thread. What an inspiring and admirable young man! Wishing him nothing but good things!! Yale in indeed lucky to have him!
@ASJU9511 While I’m sure you have put CC behind you in favor of more interesting things at Yale, I’m sure I’m not the only one who would love a quick update on how your first year is going. My S2 is up visiting Yale this week and it reminded me of your story. Hope your freshman year is all you hoped for.
@ASJU9511 seconding the request!
@BUalum93 certainly! I am absolutely LOVING Yale! It is a whole other world up North compared to the South. But, despite the new city environment, I’m adjusting quite well! I don’t know where I’ve learned more, my classmates or my professors. There are so many amazing students here. I’m still trying to find the clubs I want to participate in and which ones I want to drop. I’d love to do all my ECs, but my workload this year won’t allow me to do so. Regardless, its only been a month here at Yale and the time has passed by so fast, that’s how much fun I’m having.
@YesPolyglotGal Thank you so much. I wholeheartedly appreciate that! 
@ASJU9511 If you go to Stanford to major in Humanities, there is no way anyone doing that is going to Stanford to groom oneself for monetary success. I give a lot of credit to students willing to major in Humanities at any college even if they really had no “real” choice by being lousy in STEM area. Lol I visited Harvard, Stanford campus, attended Cornell myself and am familiar with many campuses as I stop by to check them out when I go on a trip, but yeah, good weather at Stanford makes everything feel a little more superficial. In some sense, CA itself is a superficial state, even though I live here. I actually love the architecture of San Francisco more than East Coast architecture. I was surprised that I did not like Harvard campus all that much. I think it was because when I went there, a lot of snow was slushing around. I just hate snow slushing around as cars are driving by and you have to walk through them. Maybe it’s because I stayed 4 years at Cornell, a very cold place, but I loved the weather at Stanford. But yeah, I agree that Yale has a more “artsy” feel to it. Of course, you cannot compare the sense of history (or lack thereof) at Stanford because after all, Stanford is only 130 or so years old compared to over 300 years of history at Yale, Harvard and Princeton.
I would be happy to see my kid to got any top college as long as they gave good financial aid which I know we are not getting.
Right. Humanities majors never have financial success. Attorneys, CEOs and other executives, politicians etc - losers, every one.
/sarcasm
Didn’t say Stanford Humanities majors don’t end up with financial success. I said people who go to Stanford with an intention of majoring in Humanities are not the type of people who go there to try to make lots of money. Maybe a few but not many. I still believe that.