This university is great for people wishing to pioneer in an intellectual environment. With people from all backgrounds, even visitors will get a chance to meet people from places they've barely heard of. At Rice, it seems that they value the well-being of their students and of their student community.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Do everything you can: visit, interview, follow them on social media, learn about them, respond to surveys- showing genuine interest in this school will distinguish you from a multi-talented and bright applicant pool.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
I sat in at a class here. The pace of the classes is fast, but very insightful and understandable. From what I heard, it seems like the academics are on par with Ivy league schools, but it's easy to balance your times so you can enjoy college life to the max. Either way, easily one of the most rigorous schools in the South.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Dorm life here is a very important part of student culture. Rice replaces Greek life with a Harry Potter-esque dorm assignment system, where each dorm college serves as a house for which students compete against other houses. Therefore, students are dedicated to their rooms, and are happy with the housing provided. Although rooms are somewhat small, each student puts their own unique spin on them, so they certainly feel like home.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
It really all depends on taste, but Rice offers good variety within its own campus, and of course, there is surrounding Houston, where opportunities are infinite. Rice even has a system which encourages (or essentially forces) students to go out and eat in the city one night of the week.
This university is great for people wishing to pioneer in an intellectual environment. With people from all backgrounds, even visitors will get a chance to meet people from places they've barely heard of. At Rice, it seems that they value the well-being of their students and of their student community.
Do everything you can: visit, interview, follow them on social media, learn about them, respond to surveys- showing genuine interest in this school will distinguish you from a multi-talented and bright applicant pool.
I sat in at a class here. The pace of the classes is fast, but very insightful and understandable. From what I heard, it seems like the academics are on par with Ivy league schools, but it's easy to balance your times so you can enjoy college life to the max. Either way, easily one of the most rigorous schools in the South.
Dorm life here is a very important part of student culture. Rice replaces Greek life with a Harry Potter-esque dorm assignment system, where each dorm college serves as a house for which students compete against other houses. Therefore, students are dedicated to their rooms, and are happy with the housing provided. Although rooms are somewhat small, each student puts their own unique spin on them, so they certainly feel like home.
It really all depends on taste, but Rice offers good variety within its own campus, and of course, there is surrounding Houston, where opportunities are infinite. Rice even has a system which encourages (or essentially forces) students to go out and eat in the city one night of the week.