UC Prompt #6: Favorite Academic Area

UC Prompt #6: Favorite Academic Area

by Sarah M. UC prompt #6: Think about an academic subject that inspires you. Describe how you have furthered this interest inside and/or outside the classroom. This is an ideal topic for students with a longstanding intellectual passion, but writing it well can be a bit tricky. First of all, if you love a topic and know a lot about it, it can be tempting to write an essay about

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Stanford Updates Info About Majors

Stanford University has just added a new page on their website to help students understand their major options. By using the new major-comparison tool, Stanford students can better research the range of majors offered, from Aeronautics and Astronautics to Urban Studies. Along with majors, students can also look at joint major options, minor options, and co-term options. A co-term at Stanford lets a student start on a master’s degree while

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