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.
Are you a Rice student with a unique perspective or a great story to tell? Submit your guest post idea through our interest form to share your experience.
LATEST ARTICLES
At Rice, if you can’t find a community, you build your own! Katie, Jones ‘26, took this to heart by founding the JiBroAdway theater committee and serving as an RHA. Discover how O-Week traditions led her to lead research roles and musical showcases.
Trading small-town Mississippi vibes for the energy of the nation’s fourth-largest city, Abigail, Sid Richardson '26, spent her four years at Rice diving into Houston’s endless opportunities. See how she used her free student METRO Pass to explore beyond the hedges!
Once a self-described "stiff and awkward" dancer, Nikita, Baker '27, used the freedom of the Rice experience to trade her gym routine for the rhythms of Indian dance, Latin dance and step. See how exploring new campus traditions transformed Niki from a hesitant beginner into a confident performer!
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