# Student Groups & Activities
**Source**: https://admission.rice.edu/life-rice/student-groups-activities
**Parent**: https://admission.rice.edu/
LIFE AT RICE
# Student Groups & Activities
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# A Cornerstone of the Rice Experience
With over 300 diverse and inclusive student groups available on campus, there is no shortage of opportunity at Rice to grow, have fun and forge lifelong friendships! This full range of extracurricular options allows students to pursue existing passions or expand their horizons by trying something new.
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# THE OWLNEST
Search for clubs and organizations on OwlNest, Rice’s student engagement platform. Through OwlNest, you will be able to message an organization, request membership, learn about upcoming club events, track your out-of-the-classroom experiences and more!
[EXPLORE CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS](https://owlnest.rice.edu/)
# AT THE HEART OF WHAT WE DO
We're all about connections. Explore the clubs and organizations that interest you and make new friends who enjoy the same activities. Who knows? It may turn into a new career.
[WATCH THE VIDEO](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmOftrE55ms)
# KTRU: Unconventional Rebellion
[##### e-Nable Builds Prosthetic](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COIiIJqayQQ)
[##### Rice Robo-Rumble](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6BFQ1mNta8)
[##### Rice Coffeehouse](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pz0iF7EoaXs)
[##### Lunar New Year](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMdxgFsjPXY)
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# STUDENT ACTIVITIES
The Student Center mission is to enrich the Rice experience and foster a vibrant community by providing developmental opportunities, delivering excellent service and promoting collaboration through facilities and events, student-run businesses and student activities.
[EXPLORE STUDENT ACTIVITIES](https://studentcenter.rice.edu/student-activities) [VIEW STUDENT-RUN BUSINESSES](https://studentcenter.rice.edu/student-run-businesses)
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# Student Governance
At Rice, students can use student governance to take an active role in shaping campus by working on projects and advocating for their classmates. There are both campus-wide roles as well as college specific roles where students can grow in their leadership and foster an open, inclusive and innovative community.
[Explore Student Governance](https://sa.rice.edu/)
# **Helpful** Links
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713-348-7423
**EMAIL**
admission@rice.edu
**HOURS**
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