For Aoife, Wiess ‘27, being an engineering major at Rice means endless opportunities. Explore how her involvement in the American Institute of Chemical Engineers chapter at Rice has shaped her journey! 

Discover how pre-med student Lexi, Baker '28, found her "second family" in Spain, strengthened her clinical skills through Rice in Spain, and returned with a global perspective that will shape her future career in medicine.

What exactly is a residential college? Virginia, Wiess '27, admits she was hesitant about the system until she stepped on campus. Discover how Rice’s unique community transformed strangers into mentors and friends.

Caroline, Will Rice ’28, proves that studying abroad as an engineering student is possible! Learn how Rice’s iSEED program made her Tokyo experience a reality.

The college application journey can often feel like navigating a complex maze. As a Master of Accounting student at the Jones Graduate School of Business who completed the application process for both her undergraduate and graduate degrees, Yamila understands the stress and pressure that come with planning for your future. Below, she shares her best advice for practicing self-care and finding balance along the way.

What is the secret to doing it all? Karlianna, Duncan ‘28, a Biochemistry (BS) and Psychology (BA) major, offers her practical, proven strategies for managing her packed schedule — and still finding time to thrive — at Rice.

What began as a three-month Loewenstern Fellowship quickly became a lifelong commitment to fighting food insecurity. Read how a return trip to Bolivia affirmed the lasting power of global service for Neha, Lovett '26.

Getting ready for your admission interview? Rice student and Owl Interviewer Cheryl, Baker ‘26, shares the inside scoop on how to ace your conversation. Relax! We're not here to ask trick questions, just to get to know the real you!

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, Duncan '26, 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.