Joining Stanford: Galahad of San Francisco

When Galahad Mai fled a tumultuous life in China four years ago for a better one in the United States, he never imagined that one day he would make it to Stanford. Today, he is among the incoming members of the Class of 2023. Growing up in China, one of Jiayu Mai's favorite stories was the Legend of King Arthur. He was particularly drawn to Sir Galahad, one of the three knights at King Arthur's Round Table to reach the Holy Grail - a miraculous cup offering eternal youth and happiness. Galahad Mai, '23, addresses attendees of an event hosted by The San Francisco Foundation. (Image credit: Courtesy Galahad Mai) "I loved Sir Galahad's bravery and his virtue and his intelligence," Mai said. "I loved how he had a unique experience and eventually did a great thing.
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