Stanford travel / Level I teaching facility in CA

[sarahc331]

I was wondering if anyone has any RECENT travel experience w/ Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA? I'm interested in getting a contract there and have learned that American Mobile is the only agency that carries a contract with Stanford. I know my current agency tried and couldn't get one for me. Of course I've heard all the negative feedback about American Mobile and wonder if it's worth it to get into Stanford. I was hoping someone might have a recruiter with American Mobile that they've been happy with or if you know something about getting into Stanford that I don't?

As an alternative, has any one worked at a different level I teaching facility in CA that they enjoyed, and which agency/recruiter were you with?

Thanks in advance for your help!!

[dar115]

The single best way to do housing here in the Bay Area is via Craigslist.

Housing is expensive. Be prepared!

Do you think it's better idea to accept company's housing than taking the housing stipend itself here in the Bay Area? I'm traveling with family and I'm just afraid a low hourly isn't going to support us.

[NedRN]

Better idea how? If you want the best of both worlds, check your agency's offer with supplied housing versus stipend and see if you can get a better deal getting your own before committing to either option or neither.

[dar115]

Better idea how? If you want the best of both worlds check your agency's offer with supplied housing versus stipend and see if you can get a better deal getting your own before committing to either option or neither.[/quote']

Better as in fair I guess. Yeah your right I do have to make my decision soon in wether to take the company housing or finding my own.

[mikemarti]

Hey Ned,

Did you just contact their housing department directly to get info on availability? Was the house share a stanford university dorm?

[NedRN]

Yes, and no respectfully.

[cengram]

I have a great one!

[cengram]

And why dont you just let them put u up in an apartment for a month. While u find a place. On your own..then move. They can do that sometimes

[NedRN]

An agency may be able to put you up short term in an extended stay but not an apartment. So can a traveler. So the stipend would still be better with your idea.