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College Prowler Take
The level of attractiveness at Stanford is definitely up for debate. Many students feel that the Stanford population is reasonably good-looking. However, a lot of students, particularly the male ones, will express the controversial opinion that at Stanford the guys are hot, and the girls are not. Students of both sexes in engineering majors have a particularly bad reputation for being awkward and unattractive. Dating at Stanford can be tricky, because many students feel the need to put so much time into their studies. If you come to Stanford as a slightly awkward overachiever and you don’t make the effort to meet girls or guys, you definitely won’t. There is a lot of going steady and less casual dating, but there is also a hookup culture, about equal to the amount of steady relationships. People who are more into casual dating tend to join fraternities and sororities. Given the good weather and athletic culture of the school, there’s definitely a general concern for physical fitness. This often translates to some hard bodies, but the faces can’t quite stack up. Most of the students were nerds in high school, after all, and the ineptness in the social scene has, not surprisingly, carried over into higher education. Students Speak Out
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I’m from Hawaii, so I tend to like...
I’m from Hawaii, so I tend to like my Hawaii boys the most, but there are a lot of cuties here, too! Stanford people are usually really nice because it’s more laid-back here than at most other colleges, I think. Of course, sometimes you’ll run into the punks and jerks, but you’ll find that anywhere you go. |
Anonymous says: |
Don’t come here for the girls....
Don’t come here for the girls. Stay here long enough and your standards will take a nosedive, also known as getting ‘Stanford glasses.’ |
Anonymous says: |
They say that Stanford girls are...
They say that Stanford girls are busted, and that the dudes are really hot and Californian, but I think it’s the other way around. |
Anonymous says: |
Surprisingly, there are a lot of...
Surprisingly, there are a lot of hot girls here. Everyone seems pretty cool. |
Anonymous says: |
It is rumored that many years ago,...
It is rumored that many years ago, a magazine declared Stanford to have the ‘ugliest girls’ of any college campus. Lately, however, the consensus is that the girls get better looking every year. My verdict would be that Stanford kids are generally the slightly nerdy, to quite nerdy, laid-back, and down-to-earth type, that is, if they can fit a particular type at all. |
FactsBirth Control Available?
Yes - Birth control pills are subsidized by Vaden, the student health center. The SHPRC (Sexual Health Peer Resource Center) sells a wide array of contraceptives and offers students the chance to speak with a peer counselor to discuss options.
Social Scene
The social scene has as much variety as the range of people on campus. The more academic students, who spend a lot of time studying, don't make much of an effort to date. Many students bemoan the lack of dating at Stanford, and simultaneously spend the majority of their time in the library studying. The social students often join fraternities or sororities because they want a steady supply of parties and other gatherings. But even outside of Greek life, the Stanford residential system is quite conducive to meeting people because there are always group activities that get people out of their rooms. What people choose to make of these opportunities is really just a matter of personal priority.
Hookups or Relationships?
Stanford tends to have a good deal of hookups, but probably no more than at other colleges or universities. Hookups are more common than casual dating, for the most part, because of Stanford students' busy schedules and constant workloads.
Best Places to Meet Guys/Girls
You are likely to meet a potential boyfriend/girlfriend in class, through friends, or at a party. Every couple at Stanford tends to have a pretty unique story. Frat parties aren't great for meeting people—smaller, quieter house parties are more conducive to meeting and talking with others. Some students are quick to point out the critical timing required by the quarter system. For the first couple weeks, everyone wants to have fun, and many may end up in various romantic situations. By the middle and end of the quarter, most students are so bogged down with work that they let their social lives slip away.
Dress Code
The dress standard is extremely casual. Most of the year, students wear flip-flops and T-shirts. Students wake up and go right to class, wearing whatever. If you hang out with the co-op crowd, people might not even bother to wear shoes at all. But Stanford students can look nice from time to time. If there's an official dance or formal social event, students will wear nice clothes for a refreshing change.
Did You Know?Top Three Places to Find Hotties:
1. Frat parties
2. The Oval in spring
3. Dance/yoga classes
Top Five Places to Hook Up:
1. Frats
2. In your room, if you have a single
3. Psychology building roof
4. History Corner basement
5. The Dish
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