Archives for May 11, 2009

‘”It goes back to going to Stanford and everyone knows everyone,” said Edwards. “It seems like the guys at the top of a lot of businesses are Stanford grads and then there are a lot of Olympic athletes. There’s that Stanford connection once you get your degree from there and you’re in that crowd, you’re able to build relationships with fellow alumni.”‘

‘”It’s a very difficult process,” she said. “I think it’s much more difficult for veterans because we have such high standards. I think you have to work much harder. You have to show people you deserve that spot.”‘