What began as a three-month Loewenstern Fellowship quickly became a lifelong commitment to fighting food insecurity. Read how a return trip to Bolivia affirmed the lasting power of global service for Neha, Lovett '26.

Navigating college can be a challenge, especially when you have multiple passions. It can feel like you have to choose between them, but what if you could pursue them all? Dia, Will Rice ‘28, shares how she learned to do exactly that at Rice.

For Hong Lin, Brown '26, the journey to Rice began when he saw a QuestBridge flyer on a counselor’s resource table and received a surprise invitation in the mail. He started his College Prep Scholars application soon after, not realizing that this seemingly small step would mark a pivotal moment in his academic journey.

Moody Humanities Research Fellow Alysa, Duncan '26, received funding from Rice's French and English Departments to travel to France and study at the Université Grenoble Alpes. During her time abroad, she not only immersed herself in language studies, but also continued the literary translation of “The Myth of Sisyphus” that she began in her ENGL 315 course. Learn more about how Rice provides opportunities for students to access prestigious institutions and challenging courses globally.

Applying to college is a marathon — and let's be honest, it's hard. But the first step to staying sane is realizing that what you're doing is one of the most difficult and complex things you'll ever do. Dorothy, Sid Rich '29, a Biosciences/Biochemistry major, is here to share her tips on how to manage stress during the college application process.

Applying to college as a first-generation and/or limited-income (FLI) student can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate the process alone. To help you get started, Rice admission counselor and FLI alumna Karen Salinas ’24 shares advice that she wishes she had received before applying to college!

It can sometimes be a challenge for undergraduate students to find a balance between their rigorous academic schedules, social lives and extracurricular activities. Abhishek, a senior studying Neuroscience and Statistics, shares some strategies that have helped him juggle it all at Rice.

Are you thinking about transferring colleges? Students choose to transfer for all kinds of reasons, whether it’s to meet academic goals, to find a better campus fit, or to seek out new opportunities. If you’re considering a college transfer, it might be hard to know where to begin. To help you get started, a Rice admission counselor (and former transfer student and Rice alumna!), shares her insights.

Carmine, McMurtry '27, is a sophomore at Rice studying in the social sciences division. Carmine was initially attracted to Rice by the university’s unique residential college system and focus on the student experience. Here, she shares more about her experience matching with Rice through QuestBridge and how she is a changemaker on campus.

Megan is a senior at Brown College studying Chemical Engineering. As someone interested in exploring diverse industries, she explains why taking a year-long leave of absence was one of the best academic decisions she has ever made.

International student Juliana, Sid Richardson ‘26, learned so much from her Alternate Spring Break trip that she decided to apply for a Loewenstern fellowship! As an active member of the Rice community, Juliana shares her journey from Brazil to Texas and eventually to Argentina.

Radhani is a senior at Rice studying Operations Research. She spent last summer in the UK studying abroad at the London School of Economics. Learn more about how she leveraged the resources available through Rice’s Office of Study Abroad to make the experience possible!