The Menil Collection — free for Rice students to explore year-round — is a favorite spot for Mark, a student at Rice Architecture, to visit. Discover Mark’s top recommendations for exploring this tranquil space in the city.

Joshua is a senior at Rice studying Sociology and Political Science. As a native Houstonian, Joshua came to Rice with a lot of prior knowledge about Space City. However, that didn't prevent him from stepping out of the "Rice Bubble" and creating new memories in the city where he was raised!

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.

Tegan is a senior at Rice studying Health Sciences. As a Houston native, she knows just how much the city has to offer. Here, she shares what makes Houston so full of energy, culture and opportunity.
 

Choosing which college to attend doesn't have to be overwhelming. Here are some factors that Regular Decision applicants may want to consider as they make plans for the fall. 

Valeria is a junior at Rice University studying Psychology. Adjusting to life at Rice was initially challenging, but joining HACER (The Hispanic Association for Cultural Enrichment at Rice), helped Valeria find a home away from home!

Lena is a sophomore at Will Rice College studying Operations Research. Last year, she participated in Rice University’s annual relay race, Rice Bike Race, for the first time. Not only did this experience help her discover a new love for cycling, it also encouraged her to step out of her comfort zone.

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!

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.

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.

Delaney, a senior at Rice, completed a summer internship in Madrid through one of the study abroad programs offered through the Department of Modern and Classical Literatures and Cultures in the School of Humanities. Discover how this immersive opportunity further enhanced her Rice experience!

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.