As a Rice University student studying abroad in Madrid, I (Izzy L., Chao ‘29) spent six weeks navigating Spanish immigration law at my internship while exploring the country’s rich history of convivencia. This experience cultivated a deep sense of empathy within me while also providing a sharper critical lens to bring back to campus.

When I (Tamara L., Martel ‘29) was first considering studying abroad, the thought of moving across the globe felt exciting AND intimidating. The Rice in Paris program turned out to be a perfect three-week compromise, providing the support I needed to navigate a new culture while building lasting connections. Here’s how stepping out of my comfort zone changed my perspective on international learning.

As a Social Policy Analysis and Global Affairs major, I (Sammi F., Chao ‘27) never expected to spend a summer designing maternal health devices in Kenya. Through the Rice360 Institute for Global Health Technologies, I traveled to Nairobi to help prototype low-cost devices targeting postpartum hemorrhage and pre-eclampsia. Here’s how stepping outside my academic comfort zone ended up teaching me one of the most valuable lessons of my college career.

Whether you’ve collected rocks since childhood or stumbled upon the field during college, Ainsley, Baker '26, shares how the Weiss School of Natural Sciences provides the flexibility, community and field-based experiences to help map out a path in EEPS.

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.

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.

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.

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.

International student Juliana, Sid Richardson ‘26, learned so much from her Alternate Spring Break trip that she decided to apply for a Loewenstern fellowship! As an active member of the Rice community, Juliana shares her journey from Brazil to Texas and eventually to Argentina.

Radhani is a senior at Rice studying Operations Research. She spent last summer in the UK studying abroad at the London School of Economics. Learn more about how she leveraged the resources available through Rice’s Office of Study Abroad to make the experience possible!

Delaney, a senior at Rice, completed a summer internship in Madrid through one of the study abroad programs offered through the Department of Modern and Classical Literatures and Cultures in the School of Humanities. Discover how this immersive opportunity further enhanced her Rice experience!

Annie is a senior at Rice studying Latin American & Latinx Studies History. Her time at Rice has been greatly enriched by her experiences abroad. Here, she shares how the Office of Study Abroad has been an invaluable resource to her.