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While classroom-based learning is the primary
focus of the program, several other factors play roles in determining
its overall impact. In addition to leading academic programming,
aspects such as Stanford's cultural environment and social atmosphere
are what make participation in the Stanford Executive Program a truly
life-changing experience.
Participants leave the Stanford Executive Program
with more than just newly acquired knowledge and tools. They also leave
with new energy, new friends, and lifelong memories of their six weeks
at Stanford.
The powerful bond that forms among program
participants is a direct result of the program's balanced design. While
the academic curriculum is intellectually demanding, it also takes
advantage of every possible opportunity for participants to get to know
one another and to enjoy the beautiful local surroundings.
 All
participants are encouraged to take part in the optional physical health
component of the Stanford Executive Program. Based on strong
evidence that a healthier lifestyle benefits executives in many ways,
the program features daily outdoor morning exercise sessions
administered by a team of leading professional fitness instructors.
Participants take part in these exercise sessions as a group and follow
a regimen that is customized based on each participant's fitness level.
Over the course of the program, participants can pursue more aggressive
exercise routines as their fitness level increases.
Participants consistently rank the morning
exercise component of the program as one of the most popular and
rewarding extracurricular activities. In addition, participants
frequently organize friendly sporting matches and contests on the
weekends.
Participant Perspectives:
Environment
"How
do you describe the Stanford environment?"
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Throughout the program, many special events are
organized to create memorable opportunities for the participants to
build relationships with each other, to informally interact with
Stanford faculty members, and to celebrate the cultural diversity of
their participant group. Each week the program staff (with the help of
any interested participants) plans a Friday night gala dinner and
reception that showcases the cultural, culinary, and social traditions
of the countries represented in the program. Other events have included
a private dinner at the Monterey Bay Aquarium featuring presentations by
program alumni, a private dinner and tour at the local Thomas Fogarty
winery, and a finale weekend dinner cruise of San Francisco Bay for
participants and their families.
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 For many participants, attending the Stanford Executive
Program entails a difficult personal choice, as they must spend time away from a
spouse, partner, child, or other loved one. Recognizing the gravity of this
commitment, the directors of the program incorporate several family-friendly
aspects into its design.
 Participants enjoy a mid-program break of nearly four
days, during which they may return home or have loved ones come to the San
Francisco area for a visit.
Having no mandatory classes on weekends means that
further visits within North America are possible, and guests are always welcome
at the program's Friday night gala dinners.
Finally, participants are encouraged
to invite family members and other guests to attend the program's finale
weekend, during which events are planned with families, guests, and children in
mind.
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 The Stanford Executive Program has been a life-changing
experience. It has been an immense amount of fun and an immense amount of
learning. We made some great friendships that all of us will work hard to keep.
And we all developed a lot of understanding ― in the broadest sense of that word.
Michael Locke
Area Vice President, Scotia Bank, Canada
Class of 2004
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