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.

Even with all of her careful planning, Alohi, Duncan ‘29, still found herself unprepared for the homesickness she felt upon starting college. The residential college system at Rice changed everything, transforming a new campus into a home and strangers into family.

Moody Humanities Research Fellow Alysa 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 '29, a Natural Sciences 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!

From being welcomed as a nervous freshman to cheering on the next class as an O-Week Coordinator, Carlos, McMurtry, ‘27, shares his journey and reflects on how one unforgettable week can shape your entire college experience.

Brian, McMurtry ‘27, applied to Rice not knowing what he wanted to major in. Learn more about how Rice provided him with the time, support, and freedom to make thoughtful academic decisions, and hear about the journey that his unconventional path led him on.

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.

Deciding to transfer schools is a big step. Maybe you're at a college that doesn't feel right or perhaps you're looking for a new academic challenge. Learn more about why Chaianan, Hanszen ‘27, decided to transfer to Rice, and discover the resources that helped him successfully transition to life on campus.

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.