Maya is a senior at Rice studying Health Sciences and English, and she is a part of the Rice Health Advisors (RHA) program. Learn more about how RHAs at Rice support students with health education, supplies and peer guidance.

Bela is an international student from Abu Dhabi studying Political Science. To feel more connected to her Desi heritage, Bela decided to join the Rice South Asian Society during her freshman year. Here, she shares how cultural groups at Rice can really help students thrive!

Valeria is a junior at Rice University studying Psychology. Adjusting to life at Rice was initially challenging, but joining HACER (The Hispanic Association for Cultural Enrichment at Rice), helped Valeria find a home away from home!

Lena is a sophomore at Will Rice College studying Operations Research. Last year, she participated in Rice University’s annual relay race, Rice Bike Race, for the first time. Not only did this experience help her discover a new love for cycling, it also encouraged her to step out of her comfort zone.

Princess is a sophomore at Brown College studying Health Sciences. Learn more about how Princess stays active on campus by taking advantage of the many resources that Rice has to offer.

Tinde, Brown '26, is a junior at Rice who is actively involved in several cultural clubs on campus. Here, Tinde shares how participating in cultural clubs is not only fun but also helps you cultivate leadership and people skills that are useful both in and out of the classroom!

Caitlin is a junior at Rice who has been participating in club sports since her freshman year. Here, she shares why she loves the club sports and intramurals atmosphere on campus!

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!

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.

At Rice, all enrolled students are welcome to participate in the Intramural (IM) Sports program, which includes residential college sports and club sports. With over 15 different sports options, Rice Owls can play anything from flag football to innertube water polo! Playing an IM sport is a great way to meet students from other residential colleges, graduate students, and Rice faculty and staff!

Rice University kicked off the start of Latine Heritage Month with food and festivities! Berny (McMurtry ‘26) shares how Rice students celebrate the history, contributions and achievements of Latino/a/e/x communities during this very special month.