<p>Princeton is drop dead gorgeous. Most beautiful college campus in the US. <3 It’s filled with Ivy richness. Has a certain class to it. I fell in love with Princeton. Stanford might as well be in Arizona or Nevada or something, it doesn’t appeal to me like Princeton does. Just my opinion.</p>
<p>iCalculus, this thread isn’t about you, and you are the definition of a ■■■■■. If you aren’t posting something that is relevant or helpful to the OP, then ■■■■.</p>
<p>I’m very sorry about your situation OP. Even though I don’t go to Harvard and not in your personal position, I still suggest taking the advice and going to talk to the counselors first, and then decide later on whether to stick through with it, or transfer. If you do ultimately end up wanting to leave, are there other universities you’d be happy with, besides Stanford? It’d be devastating to know you are stuck at a university you’d be unhappy at, yet only applied to one to transfer to.</p>
<p>I’m implying that the OP should content himself with Harvard. Duhr.</p>
<p>^ You REALLY got into HYP? … lowered standards this year?</p>
<p>I thought Princeton’s campus was more beautiful than Stanford’s, but they’re the top-2 for sure (of the Ivies, at least).</p>
<p>And its not bitterly cold at all. Winters are modest on the East Coast. Try checking out the University of Chicago, Northwestern, Carleton, UW-Madison, or UM-Twin Cities before you start talking about “bitterly cold” winters.</p>
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<p>Stanford’s not an Ivy. But, I agree, it’s beautiful.</p>
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<p>Oh, I don’t know–those seem pretty mild compared to, say, Siberian Federal University.</p>
<p>But seriously, folks–I grew up on the East Coast, and winters are long and can be plenty brutal there. Kids going to school there from warmer climes need to be forewarned and prepared.</p>
<p>I think Stanford and Princeton are both beauty contest winners, in entirely different ways. Many love the spaciousness, surrounding hills and proximity to the Bay at Stanford; others prefer the more cloistered, Gothic feel at Princeton.</p>
<p>Of course Princeton has a beautiful campus. I was just responding to iCalculus. I hate for someone so full of himself to get away with making arrogant statements.</p>
<p>They definately lowered standards for me. Or I guess they appreciate my being full of myself.</p>
<p>cardfan is one of those people who thinks that the grass is greener on the other side. California is nice for vacations, but not to live in, in my opinion.</p>
<p>I must have visited Princeton on an off-day, because I hated it. I didn’t think the campus was nice at all.</p>
<p>Stanford on the other hand…</p>
<p>…But then again I’m from NJ. And, trust me, you’d much rather live AND vacation in California than New Jersey.</p>
<p>Memo to iCalculus: the word is spelled “definitely”, the root being “finite”, not “finate”. I noticed this more than once in your posts, so I’m assuming it wasn’t a mere typo. I thought this might be useful to know before you begin writing your papers at Princeton. ; )</p>
<p>I’ll definately remember that, thanks.</p>
<p>^A typo again my friend?</p>
<p>whoopsies.</p>
<p>Could this guy be Wheeler?</p>
<p>this thread was entertaining</p>
<p>fox: Go get guidance. I think that every place is tough at first account. If the advices and counseling do not make things better and you try everything possible, then I think you should go to a good and humble school that will give you confidence (it doesn’t necessarily have to be Stanford). I think that is what you are looking for b/c coming out from the top and dipping to the bottom can really upset one (i know i have but I tried new methods to adapt to my environment). Don’t hastily decide to transfer b/c I think you may be taking harvard for granted due to your led down. As another post had said, spend your time getting acquainted with the professors you “do” like and beg them for a research internship. Tell them your interest and “why” you wanna be an engineer. Hope this helps!</p>