College application season often gets a reputation for being overwhelming, but it can actually be a period of growth and discovery. As I (Liz C., Brown ‘28) worked through my own applications, learning to balance work with rest and celebration kept me motivated. Here’s a peek into the strategies that kept me going and how you can apply them to your own journey!

Representing Rice on a national stage is always amazing, but heading to the SASE National Conference in Seattle felt extra special because it marked a huge milestone five years in the making! As Internal Vice President of Rice SASE, I (Gayla G., Sid Richardson ‘29) had a front-row seat as our chapter connected classroom theory with real-world engineering in real time. Here’s a look inside our experience and the community we are building on campus.

As a Rice University student studying abroad in Madrid, I (Izzy L., Chao ‘29) spent six weeks navigating Spanish immigration law at my internship while exploring the country’s rich history of convivencia. This experience cultivated a deep sense of empathy within me while also providing a sharper critical lens to bring back to campus.