<p>There's some rah-rah stuff, they listen to some speakers, I think there's a barbecue for them or something. Meh. Whatever. Just drop them off, tell them to let you explore on your own for three days, and bounce.</p>
<p>lol sounds like a plan..my moms pretty cool anyway..shes gonna use it as time to relax and stuff!</p>
<p>When you guys get the AW packet (SCEA-ers should have gotten them already), then you'll have the complete schedule. There are some things labeled "only students" and "only parents," so everyone will have something to do. And there's the stuff that everyone can go to...</p>
<p>To be entirely honest, it's nice to go to the events and all, but I just want to say that if you're like me and prefer just hanging out, there's obviously no particular obligation to go to events. Some of them are kinda boring anyways, and they're not a particularly good feel for what Stanford's all about--the students. That, and some of them will likely feel a bit too "pre-packaged". Get the real deal and just talk with us, that's what I say.</p>
<p>yeah jwj i would rather just talk to you guys than attend all those events....</p>
<p>Your hoho's, and the more enthusiastic roho's, will plan on hanging out with you a lot. We know full well that that is often more fun than the planned events.</p>
<p>this may sound like a dumb question, but does Stanford refund our plane fare or do we have to fund ourselves?</p>
<p>thanks</p>
<p>Uh, pretty sure you're on your own on this one. But it's quite likely there are travel grants, so call the admissions office and ask about them if you'd like.</p>
<p>there are travel grants, but you had to qualify financially. If you qualify, yuo should have a Travel Grant form in your Stanford Admission folder.</p>
<p>Is missing Admit Weekend a big deal? I would really love to meet all my future classmates at Stanford and participate in all the activities, but I unfortunately have a major state competition that weekend, and I plan on scheduling an April visit on my own. It will be a two-night visit that will be hosted by a current student, but of course it won't be the same. Does anyone know how much I'll be missing if I don't attend Admit Weekend? Should I just forget my prior plans? </p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>In my opinion, Admit Weekend would be the most beneficial for students "still in limbo" who don't know if they want to attend 'Furd, but I believe that your state competition (speech?debate?) would take precedent...</p>
<p>I have a question....so students should remain in the dorms if we want to talk with the hoho's and roho's? Will we have the chance to socialize at the planned events as well?</p>
<p>Definitely - the planned events will not take up all of your time, and you are also free to attend whichever events sound interesting to you (attending lectures, parties, etc.). I definitely met people and got to socialize at the planned events. You'll probably be around the dorm during mealtimes and at night, which are both great times to talk to hohos, rohos, and current residents.</p>
<p>On whether to go: I've never visited Stanford, so it was kind of a no-brainer to go. If you've already visited before, then I would think the point is slightly less.</p>
<p>It depends on what you did on your previous visit. The first time I went to Stanford (before I applied), I just took the tour, heard a few facts about the campus, and saw some sights. However when I went to Admit Weekend, I met future classmates, heard lectures, learned about dorm life, saw the myriad of activities available, and more.</p>
<p>Thanks for the input everyone! I have never visited Stanford before, but according to the Admit Weekend brochure, I have the option of just scheduling an April visit. The only downside is that I obviously won't have that amazing chance to socialize with as many current/future students. I'm just concerned whether or not that would leave me a little disadvantaged as far as the social aspect when I actually attend Stanford.</p>
<p>When you actually get here? No. For many freshmen, the majority of who they hang out with will be people from their dorm; bonds start to form during New Student Orientation. While people may keep in touch with people they met during Admit Weekend, this type of friendship doesn't predominate, and you will not be disadvantaged.</p>
<p>I'm a bit shy when I first meet people...are you just thrown together with ur fellow admits in a room and you can do whatever??? Also, who are you gonna be grouped with in terms of a host (can anyone also explain where we sleep and stuff?) just random?</p>
<p>You'll be paired with a host based on some sort of common interest; for example, I was in marching band in high school, and my host was in the Stanford Marching Band. I slept in my host's room in my sleeping bag on the floor.</p>
<p>There will be tons of events that are meant to help you meet people; I know that it's awkward to just be expected to meet tons of people. There will be silly icebreaker activities, which do work, and I am sure that people in the dorm will strike up conversations with you during mealtimes. Also, you might go to a talk or a sporting event and meet some profros there that you have something in common with. I have a lot of confidence that it'll work out fine :)</p>
<p>Do you get to know who your host is beforehand or do you meet them for the first time when you arrive?</p>