Welcome to Inside the Hedges, Rice University's official admission blog! Written by Rice students and staff, we offer an inside look at the Rice experience. Dive into our student stories and discover what makes life at Rice truly unique:
- Explore Life at Rice — Navigate our blog posts easily by topic (#Applying, #Academics, #CampusLife, #Houston, #ResidentialColleges, #StudentGroups, #StudyAbroad).
- The "Savvy Applicant" series — Gain insights into preparing your college application! Rice admission officers offer their best tips on finding your college fit, crafting powerful supplemental essays, securing great recommendation letters, and more.
- My Rice Life — See authentic, day-to-day moments and photos that capture the lives of our Rice Owls.
- That's So Rice — Tune in to our videos for a real look at life on campus and in Houston.
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LATEST ARTICLES
If you’d told high school me that a single campus visit would overrule my neatly coded college spreadsheet, I (Lucy C., Lovett ‘29) never would’ve believed you! But looking back on Owl Days 2025 at Rice, that warm afternoon wasn’t just another stop on the tour — it was the moment I found my home.
As a Rice University student studying abroad in Madrid, I (Izzy L., Chao ‘29) spent six weeks navigating Spanish immigration law at my internship while exploring the country’s rich history of convivencia. This experience cultivated a deep sense of empathy within me while also providing a sharper critical lens to bring back to campus.
When I (Tamara L., Martel ‘29) was first considering studying abroad, the thought of moving across the globe felt exciting AND intimidating. The Rice in Paris program turned out to be a perfect three-week compromise, providing the support I needed to navigate a new culture while building lasting connections. Here’s how stepping out of my comfort zone changed my perspective on international learning.
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