[washingtonismoney]

Other than that, I take it you support his decision. :)

Well, it's not a decision I would've made. Ultimately decisions like these fall onto values that can't easily be compared, ranked, or quantified. Basically, Nelson really values home, the comfort of family, etc. Who am I to say that's wrong?

Just noting that making it an Iowa vs. Stanford decision -- and focusing on the particular turn-offs Stanford might have presented -- is overly reductive. Viewed from the perspective of all of his offers is more revealing as to his preferences.

[washingtonismoney]

Other than that, I take it you support his decision. :)

Well, it's not a decision I would've made. Ultimately decisions like these fall onto values that can't easily be compared, ranked, or quantified. Basically, Nelson really values home, the comfort of family, etc. Who am I to say that's wrong?

Just noting that making it an Iowa vs. Stanford decision -- and focusing on the particular turn-offs Stanford might have presented -- is overly reductive. Viewed from the perspective of all of his offers is more revealing as to his preferences.