Stanford Majoring in Humanities

I am really interested in the Humanities and thinking about applying to Stanford. Do they have a specific Humanities Institute or something similar?

Yes, Stanford does have an institute dedicated specifically to the humanities. It's called the Stanford Humanities Center. It's an interdisciplinary research hub that's recognized as a leader in advanced humanities research. It offers various fellowship programs, hosts conferences, and conducts research workshops.

In terms of studying humanities at the undergraduate level, Stanford offers a wide range of humanities majors, from Art History to Philosophy, to Music, Comparative Literature and more. Each of these separate departments has its own faculty, curriculum, and research programs. There's also the opportunity for undergraduates to conduct independent research under faculty guidance which could be very enriching for you as a Humanities major.

A cool feature they have is the "Humanities Core", which are interdisciplinary courses designed to provide freshmen with a broad introduction to the humanities at Stanford. You should consider taking these courses as they help cultivate an interdisciplinary perspective.

Remember, Stanford's approach to education is depth over breadth. They'd rather you become very knowledgeable and produce substantial work in one area rather than be vaguely familiar with a broad range of topics. They don't want "well-rounded" students; they want students who have a highly-developed specialty, also known as a "spike".

Good luck with your application!