If Stanford wasn't in CA...

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<p>If Stanford wasn't in CA and didn't have the benefits of nice weather (well... depending on your opinion...) would you still like it? Would you still apply? Like if it were in Northern Minnesota or something.</p>

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<p>I would like it more <em>die hot weather</em> I'm a snowbunny</p>

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<p>I think the question is: If Harvard (or heck, all the Ivy Leagues) were in Minnesota or the Dakotas, would you still want to go?</p>

<p>Then, bring it back to Stanford and say, because of the athletics, faculty, upbeat atmosphere on campus, I'd say yes!</p>

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<p>"I think the question is: If Harvard (or heck, all the Ivy Leagues) were in Minnesota or the Dakotas, would you still want to go?"</p>

<p>Uhh... basically the main idea of the question is would you go to Stanford even without the sunny weather? Not asking about Harvard or any of the Ivy Leagues at all since they're all on the east coast with pretty cold temperatures in the winter.</p>

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<p>"Then, bring it back to Stanford and say, because of the athletics, faculty, upbeat atmosphere on campus, I'd say yes!"</p>

<p>Do you think the upbeat atmosphere is related to the sunny weather?</p>

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<p>maybe not but it certainly helps</p>

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<p>hey! I live in MN! <em>mad face</em>
jk I know for me the location is a definate plus...</p>

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<p>Weren't. Weren't. Heh. </p>

<p>If it WEREN'T in CA.... then I would be happier, because it wouldn't mean a plane ride from home to college and back. (That's assuming I get in and I get enough money to go there!). Of course if it were in Siberia... or Japan... or Hawaii... or Alaska... it's more distance that matters to me than weather. </p>

<p>Well, you know, I might actually miss the cold if I'm there. For purely hormonal reasons. There will be no snuggling up with someone in front of a fire, or having to warm someone up after a walk in the snow. And other such silly, lovely romantic fantasies that require cold weather.</p>

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<p>lol JLP makes a solid point. I say we all boycott Stanford b/c tey don't have good snuggling weather. lol I say you can snuggle jsut as well in the summer</p>

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<p>oh, there is cold weather at stanford...just not snowy weather. fog and drizzle is more like it.
but then there are the blissful days of sun, sun, sun...</p>

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<p>True, true. And in Massachusetts you don't really get many long walks on the beach...</p>

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<p>I think it's perfect for me. I enjoy the occasional rain but I'm not complaining about the months of sun either.</p>

<p>-Ender</p>

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<p><<<<<Weren't. Weren't. Heh. </p>

<p>If it WEREN'T in CA....>>>>></p>

<p>Huh??? Dear... weren't is for plural... WASN'T is for singular. Standford WASN'T in CA.</p>

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<p>Collegebound,</p>

<p>As far as I know, you can use WERE in singular form, to show impossibility. But may be this is only for British English.</p>

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<p>I've always used "were" in that situation. It might be less common, but I'm pretty sure it's acceptable.</p>

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<p>Yeah, I've always used "were" in that situation too.</p>

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<p>It's called the subjunctive case. You use it for hypotheticals, ie., "If" and "I wish" sentences. It is correct, not just acceptable. </p>

<p>Heh, but it's really nit-picky to correct someone on it. Which is why I did it rather toungue-in-cheek-ily... well, that and I HATE you. No, really, sorry.</p>

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<p>Hm... that's rather unfortunate. Anyway...</p>

<p>To tell the truth, I think the location of Stanford was a huge factor that made me apply. With the location comes other perks, including the proximity to the "Silicon Valley" and hi-tech industries. The nice weather is certainly part of the happy-go-lucky atmosphere-- even though it still rains, the temperature is rather moderate which makes for a nice year-round environment. And it's pretty close to San Fran (though not as close as it could be... :( ), which is an awesome city!</p>

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<p>If Stanford weren't in Cali or another major city like Boston, it would become like Duke (gasp). Known to be a good school with good athletics, but people wouldn't jump (as readily) to go there (no offense meant to Duke folks). I also think Stanford benefited a lot from it's proximity and connections to Silicon Valley. Stanford might not have risen to its prominence like it has if it wasn't for the Silicon Valley. </p>

<p>Plus, Stanford would lose a lot of its appeal to "I will shrivel to death without sun" Cali students. It would still nevertheless be on ppl's list of colleges to apply - just not as appealing in my opinion. :)</p>

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<p>point taken; however, silicon valley emerged do to Stanford. Stanford is the reason for its growth. Most silicon valley companies were started at Stanford or in some connection to Stanford.</p>