Stanford Graduate School of Business

Change lives. Change organizations. Change the world.
It’s their slogan — but it’s so true and so meaningful. The school really helps develop leaders to have a positive impact however they see fit — whether it’s within themselves, their friends and family, their companies, other organizations, the community, or the world.
It’s not just a business school. Sure, they teach finance, marketing, accounting, etc. But it’s really about leadership and the nexus of personal and professional development.

*This review is for the food and dining facilities.*
The cafeteria is in the basement and looks well-​stocked. However, even though it was cool outside, the inside was stifling. Circulation left something to be desired.
I will say it infuriated me to find out that you can’t get whole milk in a latte at the café on campus. Why, do you ask? Because apparently Stanford doesn’t serve whole milk to its students. I was given the choice of 2% or nonfat. Did you know that all milk that’s not whole milk has milk powder added for consistency and flavor? Ick.

I had an amazing two years at the Stanford GSB. More than just classes with great professors on business topics, what makes the school great in my opinion is their focus on personal development, with the underlying belief that this will simultaneously help foster better leaders. I learned a lot from both classmates and classes, had fun with terrific people from around the world, and grew as a person from being immersed in the school’s culture.
The school administration is highly focused on student needs and as a result supports new programs and initiatives as needs/​requests are brought up; most things are student led and organized. Grade non-​disclosure, a student norm, is also an important policy because it allowed me to focus on the areas of most interest including entrepreneurship and technology. This helps to make every person’s experience unique, semi-​tailored to their specific interests.
On a side note, the actual main building GSB South where all classes are held, is really old and drab with not the best facilities. However, there is a new campus under construction expected to open in a few years, which will give the school a much needed face lift.