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!

Caitlin is a junior at Rice who has been participating in club sports since her freshman year. Here, she shares why she loves the club sports and intramurals atmosphere on campus!

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.

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 Lowenstern Fellow interning in Bolivia.

Chloe, a junior at Rice, is highly involved in Martel College’s student government team. Learn more about the special community that Chloe has found in Martel and why she loves Rice’s unique residential college system.

Virginia, Wiess ‘27, is a sophomore at Rice who is involved in several student-led clubs and organizations on campus. Here, she shares more about how her involvement in Rice Alzheimer’s Buddies and the Student Association Students with Disabilities Commission has helped to shape her Rice experience.

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.

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!

Rice admission counselors share the importance of context when reviewing college applications. 

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!