The Loewenstern Fellowship connects students at Rice with opportunities to conduct civic research and critical service with nonprofit organizations outside of the United States. Neha, Lovett ‘26, shares her experience as a Loewenstern Fellow interning in Bolivia.

Virginia, Wiess ‘27, is a sophomore at Rice who is involved in several student-led clubs and organizations on campus. Here, she shares more about how her involvement in Rice Alzheimer’s Buddies and the Student Association Students with Disabilities Commission has helped to shape her Rice experience.

Jack, an international student at Rice, kicked off this year’s LNY celebrations at the Chinese New Year Gala hosted by the Rice University Chinese Students and Scholars Association. Discover how he ushered in the Year of the Snake with crafts, food and friends!

Jack, a sophomore at Rice, had the opportunity to travel to the Bay Area for an externship experience with Richard Beard Architects. Not only did Jack gain a deeper understanding of real-life architectural design and construction during his externship, but he also discovered a dynamic new city and its rich culture along the way.

The Owl Edge Externship Program at Rice is offered through the Center for Career Development (CCD) and provides undergraduate students with the unique opportunity to explore different careers and industries through short-term, hands-on learning experiences. Navya, Jones ‘27, spent a few days over winter recess shadowing a Rice alumnus at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. Discover the valuable insights she gained from her externship by reading about her experience.

Chloe, a junior at Rice, is highly involved in Martel College’s student government team. Learn more about the special community that Chloe has found in Martel and why she loves Rice’s unique residential college system.

Bryant, Sid Richardson ‘25, came to Rice knowing that he wanted to pursue a career in medicine. Here, he discusses how his experience in EMSP 281, Introduction to Prehospital Medicine, allowed him to see medicine in action while also providing the opportunity to directly impact patients.

One of only two undergraduate students in the Shepherd School of Music’s Musicology Department, Wenshi has a deep passion for music, history and technology. Wenshi’s studies have led her to explore how these fields intersect and bridge the gap between the performing arts and modern technology.

Aoife is a junior at Rice studying chemical engineering. But there was a time when she wasn’t so sure this would be her academic path. Read more about how an introductory engineering class helped her make up her mind!

Rice admission counselors share the importance of context when reviewing college applications. 

How do you know if a school is the right fit for you? Here are some factors that college-bound students may want to consider as they figure out where they want to apply! 

At Rice University, almost half of all of our students study abroad at some point during their time here as undergraduates. There are so many ways that students can study abroad — in fact, there are over 300 different opportunities available through the Office of Study Abroad alone! Milton, a junior studying biosciences health sciences, chose to go abroad recently through a Rice summer course in Tanzania.