Well, it'll Beat Summer in NJ

[glademaster]

OK, I apologize if this is very "dear diary"-esque, but I'm gonna post it anyway. While I was in Colorado in December with my dad, I got a letter inviting me to apply to spend 8 weeks attending college classes(complete with credits) at Stanford University this summer. After the powder-high wore off, I looked over the letter and decided, "what the hell, its worth a shot."

The program is open to 300 high schoolers and is actually through Stanford, complete with undergrads in your classes, nearly-independent dorm life and over 175 course offerings taught by Stanford professors. After visiting both Stanford and UC Berkeley last summer and falling in love with the area, I figured this would be a good litmus test as to whether or not I could deal with living on the other side of the country.

Well, I finished and submitted my application about 2.5 weeks ago, and thanks to the wonders of online applications and rolling admissions, I received my acceptance letter this afternoon. So I'll be spending my summer at Stanford. 8 weeks of gorgeous NorCal weather and classes only 3 or 4 days a week should definitely beat summer in NJ. Sorry for tooting my own horn on here, but I'm super excited to be spending 2 months living in such a great part of the country.

[Below Zero]

Congratulations! Hope you do well.

[The AD]

That's awesome! I'm sure you'll really enjoy it. Definitely a great opportunity for you.

[MacDaddy]

thanks to the wonders of tooting my own horn

Man I remember when I was flexible enough to do that! its good to be young huh?

[The Dad]

Too bad it's not during the winter; you could hitch a ride with us up to Tahoe.

FWIW, don't bring rain gear.

[schindlerpiste]

I've heard that Manasquan in the summer is not bad at all. ...Neither is the bay area. Have a great time.

[Rusty Nails]

Awesome! Well done gm. Personally, I don't think you'll ever want to leave the West Coast again!

Have fun!

[Lloyd Braun]

you'll never go back......................




if your smart! The west is the best!

[Viva]

Congrats, GM!

You told them about the "Whelk thread", didn't ya?

[MOHSHSIHd]

Nice dude!


I cant think of any community colleges that would invite me to come study for the summer...


and yes, you are right....summers away from jersey are great...actually, any time away from jersey is great which I am sure you already know.

[Art Shirk]

Well done and congrats...enjoy the area. I was just down the way at Santa Clara and loved the atmosphere. A longer stay would yield some good Tahoe days too. Prepare yourself for wanting to stay longer my friend. The west coast is the best coast.

[glademaster]

I think Phishshow said it best, any time away from NJ is good time, especially when that time away from NJ will be spent somewhere as nice as the Bay Area. Damn, I can't wait.