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      Best of a bad lot - PhD Student Stanford University Employee Review

      3.0
      17 Sept 2009
      Phd student
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      Pros

      Stanford graduate school have a great reputation for academic placement. Plus it is hard to beat the Palo Alto location. If you enjoy the student life, and enjoy the northern California outdoors, then Stanford is the place for you.

      Cons

      Many professors do not care about advising grad students -- only publishing. This can vary by department, but is especially true in the sciences and engineering. Also, the quality of the teaching can be quite spotty. This can be especially disappointing considering Stanford's giant reputation and astronomical tuition.

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      5.0
      10 June 2026
      Phd graduate student
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Very collaborative smart people. The place to go for AI training.

      Cons

      Professors can be very busy

      1.0
      10 June 2026
      Phd student
      Recommend
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      Pros

      The weather at best. I can't say much more. It is a great place to go if you are a sociopath that wants to make a lot of money and meet fellow Patrick Bateman types.

      Cons

      A toxic working environment. Situated in a very difficult to navigate suburban environment. Very little social life for young students and professionals. Very little soul. People here are self, rather than group oriented. Corruption is rampant, especially among the professors; famously this even includes our former president.

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