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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)
- [Small Town To Big City: My Houston Hustle](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/in-the-know/small-town-big-city)

  Trading small-town Mississippi vibes for the energy of the nation’s fourth-largest city, Abigail, Sid Richardson '26, spent her four years at Rice diving into Houston’s endless opportunities. See how she used her free student METRO Pass to explore beyond the hedges!

  [#Houston](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/houston)
- [Beyond the Steps: Dance and Identity at Rice](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/in-the-know/dance-identity-rice)

  Once a self-described "stiff and awkward" dancer, Nikita, Baker '27, used the freedom of the Rice experience to trade her gym routine for the rhythms of Indian dance, Latin dance and step. See how exploring new campus traditions transformed Niki from a hesitant beginner into a confident performer!

  [#Houston](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/houston), [#StudentGroups](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/studentgroups)
- [Why You Should Join (Literally) Every Club at Rice](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/in-the-know/academic-recreational-clubs)

  From stock pitches and networking to Sunday morning runs on the Outer Loop, finding your place at Rice is all about balance. Here’s how joining a mix of professional and social clubs helped Anirudh, Weiss ‘26, define his college experience.

  [#StudentGroups](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/studentgroups)
- [The Engineering Experiences NSBE Unlocked for Me](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/in-the-know/NSBE)

  As a senior Mechanical Engineering student at Rice with three internships under her belt, Claire, Martel '26, has both the skills and confidence to succeed and conquer the corporate world. But her path wasn’t always easy! Discover how resources at Rice helped shape her journey as a future mechanical engineer.

  [#Academics](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/academics), [#StudentGroups](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/studentgroups)
- [How I Forged My Own Research Path at Rice](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/in-the-know/forging-research-path)

  Landing a research position doesn't have to be a cutthroat competition! From Google Forms to sheep brain dissection, explore how Jessie, Duncan '28, navigated Rice’s limitless opportunities to secure hands-on experience in an I/O Psychology lab.

  [#Academics](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/academics)
- [Real-World Ready: How Rice Engineering Opens Doors](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/in-the-know/real-world-ready-engineering)

  For Aoife, Wiess ‘27, being an engineering major at Rice means endless opportunities. Explore how her involvement in the American Institute of Chemical Engineers chapter at Rice has shaped her journey!

  [#Academics](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/academics), [#StudentGroups](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/studentgroups)
- [Rice in Spain: Finding My Second Home](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/in-the-know/rice-in-spain)

  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.

  [#StudyAbroad](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/studyabroad)
- [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)
- [From Owl Days to Subways: An Engineering Student in Japan](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/in-the-know/owl-days-subways)

  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.

  [#Academics](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/academics), [#StudyAbroad](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/studyabroad)
- [Finding Balance During the College Application Process](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/in-the-know/finding-balance-college-applications)

  The college application journey can often feel like navigating a complex maze. As a Master of Accounting student at the Jones Graduate School of Business who completed the application process for both her undergraduate and graduate degrees, Yamila understands the stress and pressure that come with planning for your future. Below, she shares her best advice for practicing self-care and finding balance along the way.

  [#Academics](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/academics), [#Applying](https://admission.rice.edu/blog/applying)
- [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)

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