Lívia is a junior at Rice studying Astrophysics. As an international student from Brazil, Lívia has worked hard to balance her academic workload with her personal life. Here, she shares some Rice resources that were helpful to her as she learned to navigate life in a new environment.

Princess is a sophomore at Brown College studying Health Sciences. Learn more about how Princess stays active on campus by taking advantage of the many resources that Rice has to offer.

Jack, an international student at Rice, kicked off this year’s LNY celebrations at the Chinese New Year Gala hosted by the Rice University Chinese Students and Scholars Association. Discover how he ushered in the Year of the Snake with crafts, food and friends!

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.

Tinde, ‘26 Brown, is a junior at Rice who is actively involved in several cultural clubs on campus. Here, Tinde shares how participating in cultural clubs is not only fun but also helps you cultivate leadership and people skills that are useful both in and out of the classroom!

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!

At Rice, all enrolled students are welcome to participate in the Intramural (IM) Sports program, which includes residential college sports and club sports. With over 15 different sports options, Rice Owls can play anything from flag football to innertube water polo! Playing an IM sport is a great way to meet students from other residential colleges, graduate students, and Rice faculty and staff!

Rice University kicked off the start of Latine Heritage Month with food and festivities! Berny (McMurtry ‘26) shares how Rice students celebrate the history, contributions and achievements of Latino/a/e/x communities during this very special month.

Navya (Jones '27), a sophomore majoring in social sciences, recently took on the role of student advisor for Orientation Week. O-Week advisors help new students transition smoothly to life at Rice. From serving on the hype squad to helping out with course registration, our student advisors are the perfect introduction to the culture of care that Rice is known for! 

A summer at Rice is anything but ordinary! See how Office of Admission intern Berny took the Rice spirit to new heights this summer.

Rice Owls accomplish amazing things after graduation! Michelle Fokam, Rice alumna and track and field star, shares how she forged her own path to represent the country of Cameroon in international track and field events. 
 

Our students at Rice University have all sorts of interests and hobbies! As a lifelong LEGO fan with a love for construction, mechanical engineering senior Andrew Linhart set off to build a LEGO scale model of the Rice campus with a group of fellow Rice students.