joslyn

[grizpack]

Not only that, but Stanford grads are notorious for taking care of their own when it comes to hiring.

 

[PlayerRep]

Not only that, but Stanford grads are notorious for taking care of their own when it comes to hiring.

As I've said, the value of a Stanford education is more than just the degree and academics. It's the people you meet and run across, and the network of alumni throughout the world. In my experience, the undergrad school is more important than the grad school, in that regard. Alumni of top schools take note of alumni of other top schools.

Check out some of Stanford's famous alumni. Look in the Business section.

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[MrTitleist]

Not only that, but Stanford grads are notorious for taking care of their own when it comes to hiring.

As I've said, the value of a Stanford education is more than just the degree and academics. It's the people you meet and run across, and the network of alumni throughout the world. In my experience, the undergrad school is more important than the grad school, in that regard. Alumni of top schools take note of alumni of other top schools.

Check out some of Stanford's famous alumni. Look in the Business section.

http://www.stanford.edu/about/facts/alumni.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Ton of truth in this.. getting a job is all about networking.. and having a Stanford degree certainly doesn't hurt!

 

[HighLineGRIZ]

Leaving a full ride from Stanford because you aren't getting enough playing time as a sophmore would be a mistake in my opinion. PR and Titelist are right on the money. She's really in a great position depending on what she does professionally. She is a high profile student at a school with very influential alumni. She'll have opportunities coming out of college that we could only imagine seeing at that stage.

 

[MrTitleist]

Somewhat relevant to the conversation, how much D1 athletes are "paid." Getting a college education at Stanford paid for is pretty valuable.
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/mensbasketball/2011-03-29-scholarship-worth-final-four_N.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[OptimusPrime]

A Stanford degree would go farther. A degree is for a lifetime while basketball is only for 4-5 years. Easy decision if it was me.

Bachelors no, Masters yes. Bachelors degrees are a dime a dozen anymore. Her education success will stem from a prestigious Grad school.

Dude, a bachelors degree from Stanford isn't a dime a dozen. You're being silly if you actually think that.

To me, even an undergrad at Stanford carries weight, just like it does at Ivy League schools. I'm proud of my MSU degree, but my Gonzaga Master's will of course carry more weight. You can always say, "I'm a Stanford grad." If I'm getting a full ride from Stanford, seeing some playing time on a final four team, I would stick with that over playing a lot for UM and getting a UM degree. Chances are she won't be playing professionally, so getting that Stanford degree will be important.