Annie is a senior at Rice studying Latin American & Latinx Studies History. Her time at Rice has been greatly enriched by her experiences abroad. Here, she shares how the Office of Study Abroad has been an invaluable resource to her.

The Loewenstern Fellowship connects students at Rice with opportunities to conduct civic research and critical service with nonprofit organizations outside of the United States. Neha, Lovett ‘26, shares her experience as a Loewenstern Fellow interning in Bolivia.

Jack, a sophomore at Rice, had the opportunity to travel to the Bay Area for an externship experience with Richard Beard Architects. Not only did Jack gain a deeper understanding of real-life architectural design and construction during his externship, but he also discovered a dynamic new city and its rich culture along the way.

The Owl Edge Externship Program at Rice is offered through the Center for Career Development (CCD) and provides undergraduate students with the unique opportunity to explore different careers and industries through short-term, hands-on learning experiences. Navya, Jones ‘27, spent a few days over winter recess shadowing a Rice alumnus at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. Discover the valuable insights she gained from her externship by reading about her experience.

Bryant, Sid Richardson ‘25, came to Rice knowing that he wanted to pursue a career in medicine. Here, he discusses how his experience in EMSP 281, Introduction to Prehospital Medicine, allowed him to see medicine in action while also providing the opportunity to directly impact patients.

One of only two undergraduate students in the Shepherd School of Music’s Musicology Department, Wenshi has a deep passion for music, history and technology. Wenshi’s studies have led her to explore how these fields intersect and bridge the gap between the performing arts and modern technology.

Aoife is a junior at Rice studying chemical engineering. But there was a time when she wasn’t so sure this would be her academic path. Read more about how an introductory engineering class helped her make up her mind!

At Rice University, almost half of all of our students study abroad at some point during their time here as undergraduates. There are so many ways that students can study abroad — in fact, there are over 300 different opportunities available through the Office of Study Abroad alone! Milton, a junior studying biosciences health sciences, chose to go abroad recently through a Rice summer course in Tanzania. 

At Rice, our undergraduate students have the freedom to combine interests and create their own academic paths. Zack, a junior from Jones College, is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Bachelor of Science degree while also working two different research positions!

Jack (Baker ‘27) is a Rice architecture student who recently had the opportunity to explore how the city of Paris has helped shape modern art, film and architecture. Hosted by the Rice Global Paris Center (RGP), Jack spent an incredible month in Paris seeing famous sights and connecting their ties to art history.

At Rice Architecture, students are encouraged to both see and experience architecture's relevance in the world. Jack, a sophomore at Rice, recently spent a week studying abroad in Singapore through Rice Architecture's Global Workshops program. A new initiative that was launched this past summer, the program takes architecture students worldwide to conduct research or engage in creative projects.

The liberal arts experience with the School of Humanities extends beyond the classroom. Rising junior and Moody Research fellow Mariam shares just how expansive humanities at Rice is, stretching across not only buildings and disciplines but also across nations and cultures.