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Experiencing Rice Orientation Week from Both Sides

When I (Phoebe S., Hanszen ‘28) first arrived at Hanszen College for O-Week, I didn't expect to make new friends on my very first day! But fast forward a year later, and I found myself serving as an O-Week Coordinator on the other side of orientation. O-Week is a key part of how community is built at Rice, and setting the tone for a new class of Owls was truly a full-circle experience!

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Five people lying on their bellies on the floor in identical poses, propped up on their elbows, holding their heads up with their hands, legs up behind them
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My Rice Life

Our students share captured moments in their Rice life.

A girl in a crowded room, holding a wooden palette, happily looking down at tables with products on them
A girl showing a small rack with crochet flowers dangling off
A girl wearing gloves, holding out a paper bag to a person partially visible in the shot
A girl mid-cheerleading pose, pom poms in her hands
Three cheerleaders, with one facing the camera
Back of a cheerleader lifting a pom pom in the air, facing the court & seating area
Two people cooking over a stove; one pours oil and holds the pan's handle, while the other holds a spatula
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The Savvy Applicant

What’s the difference between Early Decision I and Early Decision II at Rice?

Breaking down Rice's three application pathways - ED I, ED II and Regular Decision.

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The Cost of College: Looking Beyond the Sticker Price

Practical strategies for navigating financial aid and confidently advocating for yourself.

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Insider Tips from a Rice Owl Interviewer

The inside scoop on how to ace your admission interview.

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That's So Rice

What if you could see now all that the next four years could hold?

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