What do people do for fun?
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) within the Dean of Students Office, supports over 550 University recognized, incredibly diverse student groups on campus: http://osa.stanford.edu/studentgroups/registered.shtml There are various gyms on campus, along with many intramural sports and club sports. There are also athletic classes that one can take for credit (kickboxing, Pilates, boot camp, yoga, etc) or simply for fun at the residence complexes. Other than sports, there are a plethora of cultural events in the arts, dance, music, and other live performances on and off campus. San Jose is ~20 minutes away while San Francisco is ~45 minutes away by car. Both are also accessible by public transportation. If you prefer outdoor activities, hiking trails and extensive bicycle routes are minutes away and a few hours of driving can take you to Lake Tahoe, Yosemite, the northern California Redwoods, etc. while Santa Cruz and Monterrey are closer attractions.
