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.

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.

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.