^I was talking about jobs and internships in the areas he/she is interested in…government/politics/theater.
SF and Boston?..Really?
@sushiritto, he/she is not interested in STEM…
"Just to continue the weather thread and since I like facts, Palo Alto has an average temp of 58.55 degrees so if you can hang out on shorts and thongs at that temp…we’ll go for it. "
Just looking at an average is very misleading, the monthly average high doesn’t dip below 58 degrees in Palo Alto, whereas in Chicago there are five months where the average high is below 50 (cold for us Californians). PA is more moderate, so the average of 58 means typically highs of 65 lows of 50. Chicago has an average temp of 50 but more variation. like highs of 80 in the summer and 20’s in the winter. There are only a few days in Palo Alto where you’d need a light jacket for the cold. Typically you only need one when it rains.
As I said, Chicago winter helps build character. Palo Alto is too comfortable. 
Stanford’s Hoover Institute has a great reputation, and while it may have a conservative reputation there are many liberal voices there as well. Michael McFaul is almost a regular on CNN.
Also, while I’m not completely clear on the depth of undergraduate offerings they support, the Hoover Institute hold a freshman class specifically for freshman. Small class size too 
It’s a dry heat though. :))
Seriously, I’m surprised it’s that low, because but for a days here or there, I’m nearly always in shorts either going about my daily routine or exercising.
Well, theater requires technology. Robots will be controlling the lights, theater sets, sound, etc. very soon. :))
Sorry, I overlooked the OP’s interest in theater and internships and jobs related to that industry. My bad.