For many Rice students, education extends deep into the heart of Houston. Derek, Hanszen ‘29, reflects on how Civic Immersion week shaped his Rice journey before classes even began, ultimately transforming him from a first-year participant into a student Site Leader.

After years of avoiding athletics, Helena, Brown ‘28, found a judgment-free, positive community at Brown College. Discover her transformation from self-proclaimed orchestra kid to bike captain!

Moving from Hawai’i to Houston, Tamara, Martel ‘29, expected a world of difference. What she didn’t expect, however, was the wealth of opportunities to make a difference through local volunteering and the Alternative Spring Break Program — all thanks to the community she found beyond the hedges.