# Blog #CampusLife Posts

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- [Rooted in Rice: Care, Curiosity and Community](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/in-the-know/care-curiosity-community)

  At Rice, if you can’t find a community, you build your own! Katie, Jones ‘26, took this to heart by founding the JiBroAdway theater committee and serving as an RHA. Discover how O-Week traditions led her to lead research roles and musical showcases.

  [#Academics](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/academics), [#CampusLife](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/campuslife), [#ResidentialColleges](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/residentialcolleges)
- [Rice’s Residential College System: Finding My New Family](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/in-the-know/residential-college-finding-new-family)

  What exactly is a residential college? Virginia, Wiess '27, admits she was hesitant about the system until she stepped on campus. Discover how Rice’s unique community transformed strangers into mentors and friends.

  [#CampusLife](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/campuslife), [#ResidentialColleges](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/residentialcolleges)
- [The Secret to Doing It All: Balance at Rice](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/in-the-know/doing-it-all-balance-rice)

  What is the secret to doing it all? Karlianna, Duncan ‘28, a Biochemistry (BS) and Psychology (BA) major, offers her practical, proven strategies for managing her packed schedule — and still finding time to thrive — at Rice.

  [#Academics](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/academics), [#CampusLife](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/campuslife), [#StudentGroups](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/studentgroups)
- [Double Majors, Multiple Aspirations: Succeeding at Rice](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/in-the-know/double-ambitions-multiple-aspirations)

  Navigating college can be a challenge, especially when you have multiple passions. It can feel like you have to choose between them, but what if you could pursue them all? Dia, Will Rice ‘28, shares how she learned to do exactly that at Rice.

  [#Academics](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/academics), [#CampusLife](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/campuslife), [#StudentGroups](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/studentgroups)
- [Finding Family in Rice's Residential College System](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/in-the-know/finding-family-rices-residential-college-system)

  Even with all of her careful planning, Alohi, Duncan ‘29, still found herself unprepared for the homesickness she felt upon starting college. The residential college system at Rice changed everything, transforming a new campus into a home and strangers into family.

  [#CampusLife](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/campuslife), [#ResidentialColleges](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/residentialcolleges)
- [The Lasting Impact of O-Week](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/in-the-know/lasting-impact-o-week)

  From being welcomed as a nervous freshman to cheering on the next class as an O-Week Coordinator, Carlos, McMurtry ‘27, shares his journey and reflects on how one unforgettable week can shape your entire college experience.

  [#CampusLife](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/campuslife), [#ResidentialColleges](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/residentialcolleges)
- [The Intersection of Learning and Living: Strategies for Balancing It All](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/in-the-know/intersection-learning-and-living)

  It can sometimes be a challenge for undergraduate students to find a balance between their rigorous academic schedules, social lives and extracurricular activities. Abhishek, a senior studying Neuroscience and Statistics, shares some strategies that have helped him juggle it all at Rice.

  [#Academics](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/academics), [#CampusLife](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/campuslife)
- [Transferring to Rice: A Student's Perspective](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/in-the-know/transfer-student-perspective)

  Deciding to transfer schools is a big step. Maybe you're at a college that doesn't feel right or perhaps you're looking for a new academic challenge. Learn more about why Chaianan, Hanszen ‘27, decided to transfer to Rice, and discover the resources that helped him successfully transition to life on campus.

  [#Applying](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/applying), [#CampusLife](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/campuslife), [#StudentGroups](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/studentgroups)
- [A Celebration of Latine Culture — ¡Ritmo!](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/in-the-know/ritmo)

  Each year, the Hispanic Association for Cultural Enrichment at Rice (HACER) brings Latine culture to life through ¡Ritmo! — a showcase of music, dance, poetry and art.

  [#CampusLife](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/campuslife), [#StudentGroups](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/studentgroups)
- [Athletic Excellence at Rice: Women’s Club Water Polo](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/in-the-know/rice-womens-club-water-polo)

  Whether you’ve played water polo before or have never touched a water polo ball in your life, the Rice Women’s Club Water Polo team is a space where everyone is welcome and celebrated. Known for its supportive and uplifting spirit, this team values building strong friendships just as much as succeeding in the pool.

  [#CampusLife](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/campuslife), [#ResidentialColleges](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/residentialcolleges), [#StudentGroups](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/studentgroups)
- [Building Community and Embracing Culture](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/in-the-know/building-community-embracing-culture)

  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!

  [#CampusLife](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/campuslife), [#StudentGroups](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/studentgroups)
- [A Home Away from Home with HACER](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/in-the-know/home-away-home-hacer)

  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!

  [#CampusLife](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/campuslife), [#StudentGroups](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/studentgroups)

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