Resources for Geophysics Graduate Students

The list of resources below is not intended to be all-inclusive, but a general place where you can go to begin searching for answers.  If there is anything that you have interest in having listed here or have a great resource you would like to share, please e-mail cbaroni@stanford.edu

University programs and resources

The Bechtel International Center has many forms of help for students from other countries.

Housing Resources

Stanford on-campus Housing

Palo Alto Daily News (Local classified ads)

Craig's List (searchable by area, rent, size, etc.)

Tax Information

Federal Tax Information for Individuals (IRS site)

Federal Tax Forms & Publications

California State Forms
Federal W-4 Form Assistance (Online calculator)

Transportation

General Bay Area Transit Links

Stanford's free Marguerite shuttle

Caltrain (San Jose to San Francisco)

SamTrans: San Mateo County's bus lines

Ferry Schedules across the Bay:

• Alameda-Oakland Ferry 
• Blue & Gold Fleet: San Francisco to Tiburon, Sausalito, Oakland, Alameda and Vallejo. Tours to Alcatraz and Angel Island are also available. blueandgoldfleet.com
• Harbor Bay Maritime: Weekday commuter service runs from San Francisco to Alameda's Harbor Bay Isle landing.
• Golden Gate Ferry: Ferries operate from San Francisco to Larkspur and Sausalito. 
• Vallejo Baylink Ferry: San Francisco-Vallejo ferry has connecting bus service to Davis and Sacramento.

Bicycling Trails

Maps Online
Mountain bike trails (IMBA website)

Attractions

San Jose Mercury News list of museums, galleries, etc. in the Valley
Stanford Lively Arts: Great performances with student discounts