Topic: Rice University--Students' Perspectives
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14 Quest Scholars currently attending Rice
Transcript: August 27, 2009. 7:00-9:00 pm
ForrestP:
Have I missed anything?
RiceOwlJorge:
Type here :-p
cdi191:
i just got here too
RyanZ:
Hello! So I'm not really sure how this is supposed to work. Do we just start asking questions?
RiceOwlStephanie:
Hold on a minute
RiceOwlPhinga:
hi
RiceOwlJocelyn:
hi
RiceOwlAshley:
yo
RiceOwlStephanie:
Hello!
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
Hi everyone!
RiceOwlAdi:
Hey guys!
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
welcome!
ReginaL:
hey guys!
BrandonH3:
Hi!
RyanZ:
Hey
RiceOwlStephanie:
Anyone have any questions?
NathanielJ:
Hey
cdi191:
hi!!!
UchennaA:
Yeah I have a question
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
cool
RiceOwlStephanie:
Go
BrandonH3:
I really like the residential college system at Rice University that allows students to stay in the same college for all for years. In your experience at Rice has this system allowed you to bond closely with students in your college?
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
go ahead
RiceOwlAdi:
Ok so my name is Adi Sirkes, I am a freshman at Rice
UchennaA:
How good is the engineering school at rice?
UchennaA:
is it better than the one at UT?
RiceOwlJocelyn:
definitely
RiceOwlJorge:
Hey Everyone, My name Is Jorge. In case you are wondering, we are all Questbridge students as well. If anyone has any specific questions about transfer credit, I've dealt with it a lot. Feel free to ask any questions.
NathanielJ:
How about NC State?
UchennaA:
Is that a "I'm a Rice student so I'm going to say it's better" answer or is it really better =)
RiceOwlAdi:
Brandon: Yes! We spend a lot of time with people in the same college during Orientation week so we get to know each other well
RiceOwlAdi:
lol
BrandonH3:
Besides O-Week, does the school offer any programs just for freshman to help them get acquainted with the school?
RiceOwlStephanie:
I love the residential system. having only been here for a week (I'm a freshman), I haven't experienced it fully yet, but I am looking forward. Thanks to our orientation program, I feel like I know a lot of the people in my college a lot better. I look forward to meeting everyone over the next four years.
RiceOwlJeff:
Hey, I'm Jeff, I'm an engineering major here at Rice. I think one of the advantages Rice has on larger schools like UT is that you get to work more closely with professors
RiceOwlJorge:
Freshmen definitely have lots of awesome stuff to do. For example there's freshmen flag football at the residential colleges
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
My name is Pin-Fang. I'm from the Houston area and am thinking about majoring in the social science field.
cdi191:
jorge how key is an sat score in getting into rice? assuming everything else is really good?? :) if u mind me asking, how well did u do?
BrandonH3:
Ah cool sounds great! :-)
UchennaA:
Are there a lot of engineer majors at rice?
RyanZ:
I have taken a Few classes at the University of Oregon and am planning to take a few more in the fall. Would I be able to transfer that credit that I have gotten?
RiceOwlAshley:
There are loads. It's one of the major programs here
RiceOwlAdi:
cdi well at this level most of the people have SAT scores around the same range so what really makes the difference are your essays
RiceOwlJorge:
I would say not to worry about it. Obviously if you're thinking about coming here you're in good shape. I would focus more on the essays.
RiceOwlStephanie:
Freshmen have lots of opportunities, but O-Week is the most intensive. After that, it's kind of up to you to get involved. There are several freshmen sports teams, and lots of other things great for freshmen wanting to get involved.
RiceOwlJeff:
There are a ton of engineers here at Rice, especially considering how close we are to the Texas Medical Center and BioEngineers look for research there
ShainaF:
Hello, I'm from Atlanta, Georgia...I plan on applying to Rice and majoring in engineering, can anyone tell me about the engineering program?
RiceOwlPhinga:
I know of chemical engineering, environmental, electrical
UchennaA:
They have civil engineering too right?
AngelaT4:
Hello everyone! I am a high school senior in Texas, planning on applying to the Rice and Baylor Medical Program. Does any one have more information on that?
ShainaF:
I'm interested in civil and environmental, some schools have them combined, are they combined at Rice
RiceOwlJorge:
Yes they are combined
ShainaF:
Cool
BrandonH3:
Hi I know Rice University students receive a free transportation pass for the bus and train, but is the transportation good overall? Especially when going to the city?
UchennaA:
I'm trying to decide on a major. It's a bit tied up between civil engineering and digital engineering. Does anyone have any advice for me?
ShainaF:
Are first -year students involved in any type of projects?
RiceOwlJeff:
Yes, Civil and Environmental are combined
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
You have until your sophomore year to declare a major.
RiceOwlAdi:
What do you mean by projects? like research?
RiceOwlPhinga:
There is a Rice village within biking distance
RiceOwlJorge:
the metro rail is right across the street. it can take you to the med center, downtown. and several restaurants
RiceOwlJocelyn:
first year students have many opportunities
RiceOwlAshley:
Transportation by the light rail is really good. I've heard the bus can be slightly unreliable but I don't have personal experience with it.
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
I would say you should explore majors and classes before making a decision.
RiceOwlStephanie:
Who was asking about the Rice Baylor program?
ShainaF:
Sure, research and actual hands-on civil engineering stuff outside of the classroom
AndrewA3:
Hello, I had a question about undergrad research opportunities.
cdi191:
ok sounds good thanks and i really enjoy history and politics but i don't know what i would like to major in just yet what does rice offer that might match my interests or combination of it? i also like international relations / diplomacy?
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
there are lots of undergrad research opportunities.
UchennaA:
Do they have a general engineering class for freshmen to help them decide on what type of engineering they want to major in?
ShainaF:
Yeah, I was wondering about that too
AndrewA3:
How would an undergrad get involved?
RiceOwlAdi:
Well Rice does offer a political science major and you can concentrate in either American politics, comparative politics, or international relations
RiceOwlStephanie:
there are lots of great opportunities for undergrad research in everything from sciences to humanities. One just has to look around and talk to professors to find out.
RiceOwlJeff:
Yes, ENGI 150 is a class just for that purpose
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
professors are very accessible and if you just take time to talk to them they usually can help make plans for research
RiceOwlPhinga:
there are plenty of undergrad research opportunities, you just have to go to the professor and talk to him
LuzR1:
what kinds of things do the students do for fun?
AngelaT4:
RiceOwl Stephanie: I was asking more advice for the rice baylor program. My name is Angela.
RiceOwlAdi:
You could double major as a polisci/history major if you like
RiceOwlStephanie:
Who wanted to know about Rice Baylor?
RiceOwlPhinga:
especially because we are next to the medical center
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
there are lots of sports at all different levels even for beginners that have never played before
RiceOwlStephanie:
For more information about Rice/Baylor, check out this site http://futureowls.rice.edu/futureowls/Rice_Baylor.asp.
RiceOwlJocelyn:
pretty much anything that appeals to you
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
there are academic clubs and cultural clubs.
RiceOwlAshley:
There are a ton of activities for students here. Club sports and clubs in generals
RiceOwlJeff:
ENGI 150: http://courses.rice.edu/admweb/swkscat.main?p_action=COURSE&p_crn=13909&p_term=201010
ShainaF:
What math classes do engineering majors take freshman year? I'm taking AP Calc now, will that be helpful?
ReginaL:
do you have any suggestions on the questbridge process?
RiceOwlAshley:
Plus, people are always doing something on the weekends
UchennaA:
So ENG 150 is a general engineering class huh? That's cool.
UchennaA:
Can't wait to get into that
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
There are also many activities between colleges.
RiceOwlPhinga:
there are lots of volunteering programs if you like to volunteer
RiceOwlJeff:
Regina, go for it
AndrewA3:
Do you have to be a Century Scholar to participate in undergrad research?
RiceOwlJeff:
It can't hurt
RiceOwlJorge:
Hey everyone. If you have any questions specifically for me. Just click on my name on the right and select "private message" I can answer questions about Transfer credit, Cognitive sciences and skateboarding :-p
RiceOwlAshley:
Talk to your teachers early about recommendations and get on those essays
RiceOwlJeff:
Definitely not
RiceOwlJocelyn:
no
UchennaA:
Haha skateboarding?
RiceOwlAshley:
Research is open to open to everyone
ReginaL:
do you guys remember what you wrote about?
RiceOwlStephanie:
for the questbridge process, focus mainly on your essays. those will be the items that distinguish you from everyone else
RiceOwlAdi:
Well what I would say about QB is that the essays are very important...so if you can really convey who you are in those essays I would say you would do well (since as I said earlier most people have relatively the same gpa/sat)
RiceOwlStephanie:
i don't remember my essays at all.
RiceOwlJocelyn:
i wrote about my background like where I'm from
RiceOwlAdi:
Yeah me too
RiceOwlJorge:
I wrote about wanting to become a lung doctor, to help people with asthma, because i wish i didn't have it
RiceOwlAshley:
Um, I think I wrote about my family life mainly
RiceOwlPhinga:
there are also sample essays on the questbridge website from various people who got matched in earlier years
RiceOwlStephanie:
that can be a great topic
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
I wrote about a defining moment in my life and how that affected me.
NathanielJ:
When you were considering Rice, what put it on your list? What really impressed you about the programs, campus, etc?
RiceOwlAdi:
Well the residential college system is a great thing
RiceOwlJorge:
What isn't impressive about Rice!?
UchennaA:
Getting into Rice on a full scholarship must be nice. I really hope I can get in.
RiceOwlJorge:
:-)
KyleL1:
how are the dorms??
ShainaF:
What are you minoring in?
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
I really like the smaller campus and the college system that makes you feel like you're at home.
RiceOwlJorge:
The dorms at martel are AWESOME
UchennaA:
Yeah what are the dorms like
RiceOwlAshley:
Depends on the college really
cdi191:
what is the residential college system
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
the dorms vary depending on which college you're at
RiceOwlJocelyn:
i'm in a new building this year
RiceOwlAdi:
The new dorms at McMurtry are awesome
RiceOwlJorge:
and the two new colleges, McMurtry and Duncan, are brand new!
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
but most of them are alright.
RiceOwlAdi:
private bathrooms
RiceOwlAshley:
I live in one of the newest dorms at McMurtry.
RiceOwlPhinga:
People at Rice are really nice and we help each others in class
RiceOwlStephanie:
Rice grew on me. I loved the campus, the way the residential college is set up, and how easily it was to be able to meet and connect with professors
RiceOwlAdi:
(wouldn't count on that though)
BrandonH3:
Do you get to decide how many roommates you can have, or is it random?
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
I'm at Wiess and we have two rooms, four people, one bathroom, and a common room
ReginaL:
what about the weather?
RiceOwlPhinga:
it's random
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
the weather is hot and humid in the summer.
RiceOwlJocelyn:
it's hot and humid
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
there aren't really any seasons
AndrewA3:
Is anybody here an engineering major doing research? If so, I'd be interested to hear what kind of project you are working on.
RiceOwlAdi:
It gets better in the fall though
RiceOwlStephanie:
You can have anywhere from one roommate to a suite (which is four to six people). It depends on which college you are in.
UchennaA:
What's the general attitude at Rice? Is everyone pretty cool with each other or is everyone so caught up in their school work that no one has time for anything else?
RiceOwlJeff:
You can opt for either doubles or triples on your roommate form
RiceOwlAdi:
Right now things are pretty chill
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
Every one is really nice.
RiceOwlAshley:
I think it's required for you to be nice to go to Rice
RiceOwlAdi:
I don't know how it will be around finals...but everyone here is really friendly
ReginaL:
does the whether hurt your studies?
RiceOwlJeff:
Hahaha, I'll second that
RiceOwlPhinga:
I live in a room with 1 roommate and we have a bathroom to ourselves :)
ReginaL:
are dorms w/ ac?
RiceOwlJorge:
I would say there is a balance of fun and studying.
RiceOwlStephanie:
Definitely not. Everyone hangs out, chills, supports their teams, and studies. Most colleges even have study groups?
RiceOwlAdi:
YES
RiceOwlJocelyn:
i like the weather
UchennaA:
Haha. Cool, then I'm a shoe in because I'm as nice as they come =)
RiceOwlStephanie:
Yes the dorms have AC
RiceOwlAdi:
lol
RiceOwlJeff:
The weather HELPS our studies, in the winter you could have classes outside
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
I thought at first that everyone would be very caught up with work but people who work a lot also find time to play a lot
RiceOwlAshley:
Well if you study outside, then yes. But really, no lol
RiceOwlStephanie:
it's pretty easy to balance work and play here
RiceOwlAdi:
Yeah and there's lots of trees so there is shade
AngelaT4:
Does Rice accept AP as well as dual enrollment credits? or do we have to retake all of the basic classes
NathanielJ:
So is Rice much of a party school?
RiceOwlJocelyn:
i like the trees
UchennaA:
That's cool. I wouldn't want to turn in to a veggie or anything
RiceOwlJorge -> AndrewA3:
Hey andrew. Do you have any questions that are more specific?
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
Rice accepts AP credits if you get a 4 or 5
LuzR1:
cool
RiceOwlStephanie:
they accept ap if you make a four or higher
RiceOwlJocelyn:
it takes AP credit if you get a 4 or 5
UchennaA:
Do they accept dual credit credits?
JillianA:
for all subjects they accept that?
RiceOwlStephanie:
no
RiceOwlAdi:
Dual enrollment only counts if you take the class at the community college (or other higher level institution)
UchennaA:
Because I have a lot of AP/Dual Credit classes
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
Look at the AP/IB list for credits http://registrar.rice.edu/content.aspx?id=146
RiceOwlJorge -> AngelaT4:
Hey andrew. Do you have any questions that are more specific?
ShainaF:
A four or higher really? Great
RiceOwlJorge -> AngelaT4:
sry, Angela*
RiceOwlPhinga:
We have lots of dances during O week, but once school starts, I think everyone is on track. There are also parties during the school year, but you don't have to attend if you don't like to
RiceOwlStephanie:
AP is great, but Dual Credit cannot count towards your high school credit. I.E: you cannot have a dc class that you have to have for graduation
JillianA:
So I'll be visiting in September for a few days... what are a few must sees/dos in Houston and at Rice?
AndrewA3 -> RiceOwlJorge:
What's the earliest you can start doing research. i.e. freshman or sophomore year
UchennaA:
Yeah I'm technically enrolled at Berkner High School AND Richland College for my classes that fuse AP and Dual Credit classes. STEM does that for me. Would the Dual Credit from that class count?
LuzR1:
do you ever feel like you have work overload?
RiceOwlJorge -> AndrewA3:
Freshman year
AngelaT4 -> RiceOwlStephanie:
Hello Stephanie! the website did not work but just wondering are you in the rice baylor program?
NathanielJ:
Ok, that's cool. I hear you guys have a great sense of humor over there.
RiceOwlAshley:
It's only the beginning of the year so not yet.
RiceOwlJorge -> AndrewA3:
And there are too many opportunities for you to take advantage of
RiceOwlJocelyn:
first week of school so no
RiceOwlPhinga:
The NASA center in Houston is nice :D
RiceOwlStephanie -> AngelaT4:
No, I'm not. It's a highly competitive program. If you ask me some questions, then I'll try to answer them for you, though.
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
There is also an admission chat room that can answer any technical questions as well.
RiceOwlAdi:
The galleria is awesome...basically the biggest mall ever
JuliaS:
Do you feel like there are too many distribution requirements?
RiceOwlJorge -> BrandonH3:
Hey Brandon. Do you have any questions that are more specific?
RiceOwlJeff:
Nope
RiceOwlStephanie:
no.
HannahW5:
Did anyone apply regular decision or did most apply early?
AndrewA3:
Does anybody ever head into Houston often or do most people just chill on campus in their free time?
RiceOwlAdi:
Not at all...12 hours each in humanities, social sciences, and math/science
RiceOwlJorge -> HannahW5:
Hey Hannah. Do you have any questions that are more specific?
RiceOwlStephanie:
i applied regular
RiceOwlJeff:
Mostly you can get a lot out of the way just doing classes your interested in
RiceOwlAdi:
Regular
RiceOwlAshley:
Well on Saturdays we don't have dinner on campus, so you'll have to go off campus and explore Houston
RiceOwlJorge -> HannahW5:
Hey Hannah. Do you have any questions that are more specific?
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
A lot of people go into Houston because it's just right outside the hedges.
RiceOwlJorge -> JillianA:
Hey Jillian . Do you have any questions that are more specific?
AngelaT4 -> RiceOwlStephanie:
So a granted admission into rice baylor is more selective than admission into rice? what do they base their selections upon?
RiceOwlAshley:
It's really encouraged that students go off campus and know the city they're in
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
there are also discounts for rice students.
BrandonH3 -> RiceOwlJorge:
No I just had a few general questions to ask about campus life...thanks though!
JuliaS:
For theatre and dance shows, etc?
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
yes.
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
and museums
RiceOwlJorge -> JuliaS:
Hey Julia, Do you have any questions that are more specific?
RiceOwlAdi:
I know we get into the museums for free
RiceOwlAshley:
Museums and zoo are free!
RiceOwlJeff:
And museums and just about anything else you can think of
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
we get the zoo free also
RiceOwlStephanie -> AngelaT4:
yes. Here's the admission criteria:
"
RiceOwlStephanie -> AngelaT4:
•Students must submit The Common Application, The Rice Supplement to the Common Application, and the Rice/Baylor Medical Scholars Application to Rice by December 1, 2009 to compete in this program. Please refer to the Admission and Financial Aid Calendars for details.
•Students interested in the Rice/Baylor Program may apply to Rice as Early or Regular Decision candidates. Early Decision applicants must commit to Rice by January 2, regardless of the Baylor decision to be made later in the spring. Early Decision applicants to Rice must submit all Rice application materials by November 1, however, the Rice/Baylor Medical Scholars Application does not have to be submitted until December 1st.
•Rice notifies finalists in March and Baylor conducts interviews in April.
•The scholars are announced in late April.
"
JuliaS -> RiceOwlJorge:
Have you declared a major?
LuzR1:
all the museum exhibits or permanent ones?
RiceOwlJorge -> JuliaS:
I am a junior, thanks to transfer credit
RiceOwlJorge -> JuliaS:
I will declare next week
RiceOwlStephanie:
they usually change, I believe
RiceOwlAdi:
You get discounts for special exhibits
RiceOwlJorge -> JuliaS:
just lazy, lol
LuzR1:
that's cool
NathanielJ:
Is the campus laid out well enough so that it's easy to get from your dorms to your classes?
JuliaS -> RiceOwlJorge:
Do you know anything about the theatre program at Rice?
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
yes.
HannahW5:
Did anyone apply to any other schools, and if so which ones? Or I guess, how did you decide on Rice based on the other schools you got accepted to?
RiceOwlAdi:
Yeah there's a loop and buses come periodically and take you around the loop (the buildings are along the loop)
RiceOwlJeff:
There is a shuttle that goes around the campus loop too
RiceOwlStephanie:
it's almost a guarantee that you will have to hike across campus for at least one of your classes
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
it's a relatively small campus so you can walk everywhere
RiceOwlJorge -> JuliaS:
http://theatre.rice.edu/
NathanielJ:
Are the buses free?
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
also some students also bring bikes
RiceOwlAdi:
yes
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
yes.
RiceOwlJorge -> JuliaS:
I know that every college has a theatre group.
RiceOwlPhinga:
yes, they do a very good job introducing you around campus during o week so you already know where to go to your classes. In the worse case, there is always a map
RiceOwlJorge -> JuliaS:
you can join those plays, or enter the program if you are more interested.
AngelaT4 -> RiceOwlStephanie:
Thank you for the information!!!
RiceOwlAdi:
Yeah there are directories around campus
RiceOwlJorge -> JuliaS:
Hope the site helps
NathanielJ:
What kind of religious groups are there?
RiceOwlAdi:
So if you are lost along the way then you can find your way
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
anything you can think of.
RiceOwlAdi:
All kinds really
RiceOwlStephanie -> HannahW5:
I applied to A&M, Tech, and Baylor as well, but Rice just felt right to me. It was were I knew I wanted to come and what felt most comfortable. Ultimately, it was a gut feeling.
RiceOwlJocelyn:
catholic, jewish and many others
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
and if you have a new one I'm sure you could make your own club as well.
RiceOwlJorge:
baptist
RiceOwlAshley:
They gave us a guide for all the near-by places of worship
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
that's really easy to do.
JuliaS -> RiceOwlJorge:
I looked at the course offerings for this semester, and they mostly look like intro classes. Are there more advanced theatre classes too?
RiceOwlAshley:
Plus there are clubs
RiceOwlPhinga:
there are many churches around campus
AngelaT4:
Are there a mix of cultures or is it predominantly one or two cultures?
RiceOwlStephanie:
a large mix
RiceOwlJorge -> JuliaS:
If you go here: http://registrar.rice.edu/students/?linkidentifier=id&itemid=39 click on the left hand column and look for courses offered. it should be there
RiceOwlStephanie:
one of the most varied in the nation
RiceOwlAdi:
It is very diverse here
RiceOwlJocelyn:
very diverse
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
it's really diverse here
RiceOwlPhinga:
Rice is diverse, we have people from all over the world
JillianA:
would you say that one side or the other dominates the political scene or is it a friendly balance?
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
lots of international students as well
RiceOwlJocelyn:
friendly balance
RiceOwlJorge -> JuliaS:
you can also see the current classes being offered this semester, if you're curious
KyleL1:
do you know anyone who attends rice and lives on the west coast? If so, how did they adjust to the new and different surroundings?
RiceOwlStephanie:
there really isn't political scene, that I've seen so far
RiceOwlAshley:
I think politics are pretty... not here
JuliaS -> RiceOwlJorge:
Thanks.
RiceOwlJocelyn:
I'm from CA
KyleL1:
I'm Kyle by the way.
RiceOwlAdi:
Nice to meet you
RiceOwlStephanie:
Really well, adjustment
RiceOwlJorge -> JuliaS:
:-)
KyleL1:
Nice to meet all of you
RiceOwlAdi:
Adjusting takes a bit of time no matter where you are from
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
Nice to meet you too!
RiceOwlJocelyn:
i like it here
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
:-D
RiceOwlAdi:
Because it really is a completely new experience
LuzR1:
do you have a fitness gym of some kind?
JuliaS:
Does anyone live in Georgia? Do you drive or fly to get back and forth?
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
Yes
RiceOwlJocelyn:
yes
RiceOwlAshley:
We do!
RiceOwlStephanie:
there is a new rec center opening up this fall
RiceOwlAdi:
Yes a brand new one will open in a couple weeks actually
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
we are building a new recreation center
RiceOwlAshley:
They're in the process of building another one too
RiceOwlPhinga:
yes, we have a recreational center and wellness center
RiceOwlJeff:
Ya, I'm also from CA, and honestly, you'll be too wrapped up in the campus experience to worry about adjusting
RiceOwlJorge -> LuzR1:
Hey luz. If you have any more specific questions just click on my name and enter "private chat' and i can answer any questions you might have. :-)
AngelaT4:
So in all you won't regret going to Rice instead of going to the fancy Ivy league schools?
RiceOwlJocelyn:
nope
RiceOwlStephanie:
definitely not
RiceOwlJorge:
Ivy league is only a football league. wikipedia
NathanielJ:
You said there's no dinner served on Fridays. How does the rest of the meal plan stuff work?
RiceOwlAdi:
Not at all...thinking back I would not have had the same experience anywhere else
RiceOwlAshley:
Saturdays actually
LisaS3:
Are any of you originally from Houston?
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
I am!!!
RiceOwlJorge:
yes!
RiceOwlPhinga:
I am from houston
JuliaS:
How do you like the residential college system?
RiceOwlJorge:
and Minnesota
RiceOwlAdi:
It is one of the best things about Rice
RiceOwlAdi:
It really lets you to get to know people better
RiceOwlAdi:
(The friendly rivalries are a lot of fun too)
RiceOwlStephanie:
No meals are served on Saturday evenings and Sunday breakfast. This kind of forces students to go off campus and explore their surroundings. If you live on campus, you have 19 meals a week, which are all but those two meals.
RiceOwlJeff:
I love it, I've gotten sooo much advice from upperclassmen in my res college just because of that one thing we have in common
NathanielJ -> RiceOwlJorge:
Whoa, cool, I didn't know we could do this! (SM)
JuliaS:
Do you have one roommate, or more?
RiceOwlJorge -> NathanielJ:
yep yep
RiceOwlAdi:
One
RiceOwlAshley:
I have one
RiceOwlStephanie:
I have one
RiceOwlJocelyn:
i have one
HannahW5:
Are any of you English majors, by chance?
RiceOwlStephanie:
I am
RiceOwlJeff:
I have one too, but there are suites also, usually for upperclassmen
JillianA:
So are you in the band?
LisaS3:
Did you guys mind staying in Texas? If you grow up he
RiceOwlStephanie:
I am
HannahW5:
Because isn't the campus mostly populated by engineering?
LisaS3 -> RiceOwlJorge:
Thanks! Did you mind staying here? I mean, you pretty much know all the places. Did you find anything new to experience?
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
I'm from Houston. I really like being in the city, but on campus you forget that you're in Houston. It's really cool having two places that you can consider home.
RiceOwlAdi:
Not necessarily
RiceOwlStephanie:
I loved staying in campus
RiceOwlJeff:
No, definitely not, that'd make life boring
JuliaS:
Is anyone a theatre major?
RiceOwlPhinga:
You can have many suite mates though
NikitaB -> RiceOwlJorge:
hi
AngelaT4:
Is anyone planning on matriculating to medical school?!?! Because i want to know how prepared do you think rice has made you to go into med school...
RiceOwlJorge -> NikitaB:
hi
Pin-wenW:
PINFANG!!!
RiceOwlJeff:
Some of my best classes are in the history department, even though I'm an engineering major
Pin-wenW:
HAHAHA xDDD
RiceOwlPhinga:
I am doing Pre med at Rice
HannahW5:
Awesome.
RiceOwlJorge -> LisaS3:
I moved from Minnesota freshman year of HS. So I've been here for 5 yrs now. I honestly would've returned, but just for friends. until Rice accepted me.
RiceOwlStephanie:
You find that there are actually more people in the other majors than there are engineers. Most people who start out as engineers end up changing their major, like everyone else
RiceOwlPhinga:
Rice has more than 90 % acceptance rate to medical school
NikitaB -> RiceOwlJorge:
what are you majoring in?
RiceOwlJorge -> NikitaB:
Cognitive Sciences, and business minor
NathanielJ -> RiceOwlJorge:
Ok, I have a few questions about housing. How much do the colleges vary? Like, are some language dorms, or substance free, or single-gender, or other things like that?
HannahW5:
That's awesome. Thanks.
AngelaT4:
wow! 90% that way above the national average. Thanks for that statistic!
LisaS3 -> RiceOwlJorge:
Haha. Okay, thanks.
RiceOwlJorge -> LisaS3:
yes, being downtown opens lots of doors
RiceOwlJorge -> NathanielJ:
Well
LuzR1:
how's the library?
Pin-wenW:
Question: how is the food? the variety?
RiceOwlStephanie:
awesome
JuliaS:
If no one's a theatre major, could someone maybe put me in touch with someone who is?
RiceOwlJocelyn:
the food is awesome
RiceOwlStephanie:
the food is good and very varied
RiceOwlAdi:
The food is pretty good. And there's a lot of variety
RiceOwlPhinga:
Library is HUGE
RiceOwlPhinga:
six floors
RiceOwlJorge -> NathanielJ:
there's the older colleges, which i don't really go to, all the colleges are separated by classroom buildings (north and south colleges)
RiceOwlAdi:
Plenty of vegetarian options if that is your thing
RiceOwlJeff:
One of our chefs even offers a very popular cooking class here too
Pin-wenW:
COOKING CLASS
Pin-wenW:
really?
Pin-wenW:
is it considered a credit?
JillianA:
that's awesome
RiceOwlJorge -> NathanielJ:
I'm at martel. its only 6 yrs old. and very nice. They call them suites rather than dorms
Pin-wenW:
or an extracurricular?
hoyinlamcolin:
sorry what is the recommended major at Rice for a pre-med path?
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
On the 6th floor are private study rooms too that only students can get into.
Pin-wenW:
i would def. be interested in that!!
GrahamT:
I'm from DC and have never been to the South. I'm attracted by the lifestyle there--my Dad is from Albuquerque. Are there many NE-types(NY,MA,PA)?
RiceOwlAshley:
There really isn't a recommended major for pre-med.
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
I know people who want to be pre-med that are hist majors
RiceOwlStephanie:
There are lots
RiceOwlAshley:
If you want to major in the humanities you can
RiceOwlPhinga:
You can do whatever major you want to and do premed
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
you can do any majors actually.
JuliaS:
If no one's a theatre major, could someone maybe put me in touch with someone who is?
RiceOwlAshley:
You'll just take a different math/physics class
RiceOwlStephanie:
Rice is very varied in where students are from
RiceOwlJorge -> NathanielJ:
all dorms are cooed, (not in rooms), drinking is allowed on campus, but not everyone does.
Pin-wenW:
how is the engineering program?
hoyinlamcolin:
thnx guys
RiceOwlJeff:
Cooking class: http://courses.rice.edu/admweb/swkscat.main?p_action=COURSE&p_crn=14571&p_term=201010
RiceOwlPhinga:
more than 50% do biochem but I heard med schools are moving away from natural science majors
RiceOwlAdi:
Yeah there's people from all around the country (and a lot of internationals!)
RiceOwlStephanie:
What questions do you have about theater?
NathanielJ -> RiceOwlJorge:
Are people pretty responsible about it?
RiceOwlEnrique:
the engineering program is excellent depending on which field you want to go into depends on how much is expected from you
Pin-wenW:
wow!
JillianA:
I know that Rice has an amazing music program, but how easy is it for non-majors to tap into that?
Pin-wenW:
are you taking the cooking class?
RiceOwlJeff:
I couldn't get in it, no
RiceOwlJorge -> NathanielJ:
Rice has a very individual alcohol policy, I don't drink, and have never been forced to. Others do, Yes, there is responsibility, but like all drinkers, I prefer to just stay away
JosephO:
Same question as JillianA - how difficult is it to participate in activities such as the symphony orchestra? Is it reserved for music majors?
JosephO:
Hi Pin Fang, btw.
JuliaS:
I was hoping to find out what the season is typically like, and how much involvement students have in the tech side. The website only lists one show for the current season.
RaulD:
Is any of the Rice Owls involved with the Rice/ Baylor Scholars program?
RiceOwlStephanie:
There are several great music classes for non-majors, including several bands. I'm part of the MOB and the Rice Symphonic Band!
Pin-wenW:
mechanical engineering or material sciences
RiceOwlPhinga:
I am doing Math Econ and premed, and I know of people who do English and premed, all kinds of majors really
RiceOwlJorge -> NathanielJ:
:-)
RiceOwlStephanie:
I can answer questions about Rice/Baylor
JillianA:
How time consuming is the MOB?
RiceOwlStephanie:
not very
RiceOwlJorge -> NathanielJ:
just send me another message if you have any more questions
RaulD:
Thank you stephanie
RiceOwlStephanie:
no problem
RiceOwlJorge:
:-p
RiceOwlEnrique:
materials can be reached either through mechE or chemE
AngelaT4:
Stephanie, do you know anything about the interview process for rice baylor?
RaulD:
First of all what is your major and are you interested in medicine
ReginaL:
what made you guys choose Rice over other colleges?
LuzR1:
so are you guys first-year students?
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
most of us are freshmen yes.
RaulD:
I know you need recommendation letters and only 14 students het accepted
JosephO:
hi luz
RiceOwlEnrique:
I'm a first year
RiceOwlJocelyn:
Biological Sciences, not pre-med
LuzR1:
hi joseph
RiceOwlTravis:
sophomore here
RiceOwlStephanie:
Fifty students are given an interview and fourteen are chosen
Pin-wenW:
Hey Enrique, are you in engineering?
GrahamT:
It would be helpful to know where else you all got in and chose Rice over.
RiceOwlJorge:
If anyone has any specific questions about transfer credit, Cognitive Sciences, Business minor, or Houston or how to be awesome. Just click on my name (jorge) and select private message! :-p
RaulD:
did you apply
Pin-wenW:
cognitive sciences!!
JosephO:
hehe. Another question: How are the nonprofit organization opportunities? Are there student opportunities for participating in programs like Engineering without Borders?
RiceOwlJorge -> Pin-wenW:
any questions
RiceOwlEnrique:
well i applied with the intention of going into engineering but i decided to double major in spanish and chemistry
RiceOwlJeff:
Yes, there is a campus club for EWB
Pin-wenW -> RiceOwlJorge:
how is it?
RiceOwlStephanie:
There are lots of those, and they have a lot of participants
JillianA:
What's the number one thing that you would suggest a visiting student do while in Houston?
RiceOwlJorge -> Pin-wenW:
I love it, It has a ton of options as to which classes to take
Pin-wenW -> RiceOwlJorge:
are there any prerequisites needed ?
RiceOwlAdi:
Well I was admitted to Emory, Tulane, and GWU...I chose Rice because it was better academically, residential college system, and most importantly was going to be a lot cheaper
hoyinlamcolin:
how is the weather in Houston?
JosephO:
Awesome. How often do they get to participate service projects (especially anything overseas)?
RaulD:
stephanie what would be your best advice to be accepted on the rice Baylor medical scholars program?
LisaS3 -> RiceOwlJorge:
Cognitive Sciences... tell me all you know! Haha. It's what I really think I'm going to major in, with a business minor
RiceOwlStephanie:
Mild
RiceOwlJeff:
They usually organize multiple destinations every summer
RiceOwlAshley:
Hot and humid in the summer. It's starting to cool off a little
RiceOwlJorge:
it's interdisciplinary, so its between, computer sci, ling, psyc, phil, and advanced
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
there are service projects as well as internships abroad
AngelaT4:
I was going to ask the same question RaulD
Pin-wenW -> RiceOwlPin-Fang:
pinfang :)
RiceOwlPin-Fang -> Pin-wenW:
hey!
RiceOwlJorge -> Pin-wenW:
not to major in it, no. It would help to have taken a psyc 101 course, but you can take that there
Pin-wenW -> RiceOwlPin-Fang:
haha sry
RaulD:
Coincidence
RiceOwlJeff:
http://www.ewb.rice.edu/about.php
RiceOwlJorge -> LisaS3:
its def awesome
LisaS3 -> RiceOwlJorge:
Is there a difference between that and neuroscience? Most schools only offer one
RiceOwlEnrique -> Pin-wenW:
The engineering schedules are very rigid and over your four years you won't have many open spaces i really wanted to major in spanish so I had to change my major to something more manageable
RiceOwlStephanie:
Having not actually applied or entered, I cannot give any advice other than to be yourself, be honest, and focus on your essays where they you can really shine.
LuzR1:
do you have easy access to the professors?
JosephO -> RiceOwlPin-Fang:
HI LOL.
RiceOwlStephanie:
yes
RiceOwlJocelyn:
yep
KyleL1:
what about SAT scores?
Pin-wenW -> RiceOwlEnrique:
ouch
RiceOwlJorge -> LisaS3:
lots of options. I don't think there is a neuroscience major
ReginaL:
what other schools did you rank besides rice?
RiceOwlPhinga:
professors are very nice and not intimidating at all
LisaS3 -> RiceOwlJorge:
So, I'm guessing that means the profs are amazing...? Hopefully
Pin-wenW -> RiceOwlEnrique:
so no time for other things?
RiceOwlJeff:
You literally eat lunch with professors on a daily basis
hoyinlamcolin:
what is the professor to student ratio?
Pin-wenW -> RiceOwlEnrique:
i wanted to keep on learning french
Pin-wenW -> RiceOwlEnrique:
while majoring in engineering
NathanielJ -> RiceOwlJorge:
Thanks, Jorge! Just one more round here. (SU)
RiceOwlAdi:
0.209027777777778
Pin-wenW -> RiceOwlEnrique:
and maybe study abroad or intern in france
RiceOwlTravis:
i actually got to have a private guided reading with one professor last summer.
RiceOwlAdi:
median class size 14
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
Ranking really depend on which schools you are interested in.
Pin-wenW -> RiceOwlEnrique:
would that be out of the question?
RiceOwlJorge -> LisaS3:
there are neuro classes open to you taught by baylor staff
RaulD:
stephanie how difficult is to get into Rice?
NathanielJ -> RiceOwlJorge:
Are engineering students encouraged to pursue the liberal arts as well?
RiceOwlEnrique -> Pin-wenW:
depends on the field of engineering but freshmen year the classes are all the same
RiceOwlEnrique -> Pin-wenW:
chem phys and math
Pin-wenW -> RiceOwlEnrique:
ok
RiceOwlJorge -> LisaS3:
I have yet to have a prof who hasn't greeted me with a smile, and help me out 1-1 during office hrs.
RiceOwlEnrique -> Pin-wenW:
i am taking spanish now
RiceOwlJorge -> LisaS3:
UT won't do that! lol
Pin-wenW -> RiceOwlEnrique:
and do APs count for engineering?
hoyinlamcolin:
did you guys all get in through questbridge?
RiceOwlEnrique -> Pin-wenW:
with those classes
JosephO -> LuzR1:
haha hi luz
Pin-wenW -> RiceOwlEnrique:
ok
RiceOwlJorge -> NathanielJ:
No.
RiceOwlAshley:
I did
RiceOwlAdi:
I got in regular round
OliviaL3:
hi everyone. are there any rice students that are pursuing a psychology major? or know any information about the department?
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
I got in through regular
LuzR1 -> JosephO:
hey joseph
RiceOwlStephanie:
It's more competitive than any state schools, but other than that, I don't know.
RiceOwlAdi:
but yes through questbridge
LuzR1 -> JosephO:
lol
JosephO -> LuzR1:
lol
Pin-wenW -> RiceOwlJorge:
thank you!
NathanielJ -> RiceOwlJorge:
So it's pretty separate class-wise?
Pin-wenW -> RiceOwlEnrique:
thank you!
LuzR1 -> JosephO:
this is cool
RiceOwlEnrique -> Pin-wenW:
no problem
JosephO -> LuzR1:
yep
ReginaL:
was it the only school you ranked?
RiceOwlEnrique -> Pin-wenW:
its manageable
LisaS3 -> RiceOwlJorge:
Cool. Haha. I hate UT. WAY too big. Is the program itself small?
RiceOwlAdi:
no
JosephO -> LuzR1:
brb!
ReginaL:
what else did you rank?
RiceOwlJorge -> NathanielJ:
What they do here is make 3 different types of classes, and tell you to take 12hrs in each one.
KyleL1:
how are the exams? are the really rigorous?
RiceOwlAdi:
I also ranked Yale Stanford and Penn (just for giggles) Penn, Chicago, Rice, Emory, and Claremont McKenna
RiceOwlAshley:
We haven't had any yet
RiceOwlStephanie:
we haven't taken any tests yet, so we are unable to answer that question
RiceOwlJorge -> NathanielJ:
ex. Distribution 1 is writing , hist, lang, stuff. D2 is math and science, and D3 is something else
RiceOwlPhinga:
So far we only have the Honor Code Exam :D which is not that bad
RiceOwlEnrique:
some classes don't even have tests
JosephO:
How are the dorms at Rice? Haha.
RaulD:
What was your SAT Score and your rank class that you gave to rice via your application; if its ok with you to share that info.
RiceOwlAdi:
Really nice
RiceOwlEnrique:
AMAZING DORMS
RiceOwlStephanie:
Nice.
OliviaL3:
there's an honor code exam?
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
Well...many test are take home because we have the honor code
AngelaT4:
so how is the honors program?
RiceOwlAdi:
Don't worry about it olivia
RiceOwlAshley:
It's easy
OliviaL3:
haha. thanks
RiceOwlAshley:
It's open-book
ReginaL:
is that like, don't go look up the answers?
hoyinlamcolin:
what's the honor code?
RiceOwlJocelyn:
the honor code exam is easy you can use the book
RiceOwlAshley:
Only open-book exam you will have most likely
RiceOwlAdi:
yeah basically
NathanielJ -> RiceOwlJorge:
Oh, so people do have time to study both languages and engineering?
RiceOwlJorge -> LisaS3:
umm, I wouldn't say its small
RiceOwlTravis:
i got to work in the psyc department over the summer even though i'm not a major. i can tell you that the professors are generally great (i've never heard a complaint) and that you can even get involved in research if you want to.
NathanielJ -> RiceOwlJorge:
for example
OliviaL3:
GREAT
LuzR1:
are there many classes where grad students are the teacher?
RiceOwlJorge -> NathanielJ:
so all you would have to do is take a couple other classes or transfer credit. If you do are engineering, than all your d2's are done, and lots of d3
RiceOwlAdi:
Not in my experience
ReginaL:
so you're allowed to look up the answers to take home tests?
LisaS3 -> RiceOwlJorge:
around how many people?
OliviaL3:
i'm really interested in psych
RiceOwlAdi:
no
RiceOwlJocelyn:
no
RiceOwlAshley:
My English class is taught by a grad student actually
JosephO:
From the three lightning fast responses, I'm guessing the dorms are indeed epic. Haha. Another question: how much free time do Rice students generally have?
RiceOwlJeff:
Usually tests like those don't have answers you can look up easily
AngelaT4:
Is anyone taking the Honor Program curriculum?
RiceOwlJorge -> LisaS3:
Since there are so many departments, you have lots of options, have classes with people who are in different majors as well
RiceOwlPhinga:
there are some math and english classes that are taught by grad students that i know of
RiceOwlPhinga:
but not many
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
and it depends on the guidelines that the prof. give
RiceOwlJorge -> LisaS3:
idk how many people, i actually need to declare next week.
hoyinlamcolin:
thnx guys
GrahamT:
the reputation is Rice is for science and math mainly--accurate?
RiceOwlJorge -> LisaS3:
h/o
ReginaL:
can you give an example of a test question?
RiceOwlTravis:
i'm actually on the honor council. it's a set of rules that lets students do things like take tests whenever they want to as long as they don't do any sort of cheating. if you do, then there are big penalties, but almost everyone abides by it.
OliviaL3:
of the rice students here, are any of you houstonians
RiceOwlAdi:
We haven't had tests yet
RiceOwlJorge -> LisaS3:
here: http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~cognsci/
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
I'm a houstonian
RiceOwlStephanie:
You can have as much free time as you want. The average student takes 15 hours a semester, but you can take as much or as little as you want.
RiceOwlJorge -> NathanielJ:
(SM)
RiceOwlEnrique:
no not really we have an amazing music school and an equally amazing architecture school
LisaS3 -> RiceOwlJorge:
I totally forgot about that.
LisaS3 -> RiceOwlJorge:
Thanks.
RiceOwlAdi:
Yes and my polisci classes are really good too
NathanielJ -> RiceOwlJorge:
Engineering students do have time to study other things as well?
RiceOwlJeff:
And like I said earlier some of Rice's best classes are in sociology or history
LuzR1:
what are some of the electives offered?
RiceOwlJorge -> NathanielJ:
I began as a civil engineer. But I learned that my physics wasn't as good as i thought. The engineering department is very professional. If you earn a Rice Degree in engineering, you're set.
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
What questions about Houston do you have?
RiceOwlTravis:
every test is going to be different for every class. it will just be standard sort of stuff about what you've gone over, but teachers always make sure enough has been covered.
RiceOwlAdi:
Everything you can think of
AngelaT4:
Thanks for all your help and comments, especially Stephanie!
JuliaS:
Can you double or triple major?
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
Yes.
RiceOwlAdi:
http://courses.rice.edu/admweb/swkscat.main?p_action=cata
LisaS3 -> RiceOwlJorge:
So part of the cogn. sci. dept. is the neuroscience dept. but there's not a major for it? That's kinda weird
RiceOwlJeff:
Yes, many people double major
RiceOwlJorge -> NathanielJ:
Yes, i have a friend who is structural, he also composes music and we skateboard once and a while
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
it is really easy to double or triple major
RiceOwlJocelyn:
yes
BrandonH3 -> RiceOwlJorge:
Hey Jorge I have a quick question, how is the Rice's business school?
OliviaL3:
Well I just wanted to know if there were any houstonians admitted through Questbridge. PS: I live in Houston. :D
JosephO:
How many kids from Houston generally get into Rice?
RiceOwlTravis:
i'm doing linguistics/history right now.
RiceOwlPhinga:
I am a houstonian
RaulD:
Enrique can i ask you what you rank class and sat scores were when you applied to Rice; in order to see what I'm dealing with, if that's ok with you.
RiceOwlJorge -> BrandonH3:
Here's what you have to know, that i wish i knew.::::
JuliaS:
What other schools did you apply to?
NathanielJ -> RiceOwlJorge:
Awesome. So is the degree a bachelor's of engineering, or a BSE?
RiceOwlStephanie:
There are no required courses, so every class is an elective. You have to take the classes required for your major, and you have to fill your distribution credits, but other than that you can take whatever classes you want or that interest you.
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
There are 3 people in the room right now that are houstonians
RiceOwlJorge -> NathanielJ:
Bachelors in arts, or science or whatever engineering you are
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
well that doesn't really matter too much its more of what you have to offer to rice.
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
out of like 10 people
RiceOwlJorge -> LisaS3:
srry
OliviaL3:
Were all three of you finalists
RiceOwlTravis:
everybody in here was a finalist
KyleL1:
I think a major factor that I want for a college is the fact that teachers will help the students if they need help, do you think the professors will invest time in students who ask for help?
LisaS3 -> RiceOwlJorge:
for?
OliviaL3:
O. ok.
RiceOwlJorge -> BrandonH3:
Rice does not have a business major for undergrads. I didn't know that. So I'm taking the minor. And majoring in cognitive sciences
RiceOwlAdi:
Yes definitely
RiceOwlJorge -> BrandonH3:
that will help you leverage marketing techniques
RiceOwlAdi:
All the professors have office hours and if you need help with anything you can go to their office and talk about whatever you have on your mind
RiceOwlPhinga:
Yes, you can meet professors at coffee shop or come to their office
GrahamT:
great help everyone--I'm psyched to apply
RiceOwlAshley:
Do it!
RiceOwlAdi:
Awesome! :)
KyleL1:
that is so cool.
RiceOwlEnrique:
you really should be Rice is an AMAZING school
RiceOwlStephanie:
And many professors are college fellows, so you will often see them eating lunch with the students
JuliaS:
What other schools did you consider before deciding on Rice?
RiceOwlAdi:
Yeah my polisci professors plays foosball at lunch
PhuoctruongP:
how's the weather like in houston?
NathanielJ -> RiceOwlJorge:
I mean that some schools for say, ME, offer a BSE, and others offer a BSME. Which does Rice offer?
RiceOwlStephanie:
Mild
RiceOwlJorge -> BrandonH3:
I was really upset at first. I spoke to the President. Dr. Leebron, and he told me they would start one anytime in the near future. After talking to some professionals downtown and JPMorgan-chase. they told me it really doesn't matter what you major in for business because if you want a nice decent job
RiceOwlPhinga:
humid
RiceOwlTravis:
i thought about yale and harvard, but decided they were too cold
RiceOwlJocelyn:
hot and humid in summer
OliviaL3:
Agreed
RiceOwlEnrique:
it gets hot and humid but i'm from chicago
RiceOwlAshley:
It's finally starting to cool down. Just a little.
DanielD1:
I have a question for the Rice students. I was wondering if one of you was originally from the north, like from New York or New England?
RiceOwlJorge -> BrandonH3:
you're most likely going to get an MBA. And surely, i will go to the Rice Grad school for business( hopefully) anyway.
JuliaS:
How cold does it get in the winter?
PhuoctruongP:
so are u ok with the weather in late summer?
LuzR1:
what advice do you have for applying to Rice?
DanielD1:
My question actually also pertains to weather.
RaulD -> RiceOwlEnrique:
Well that's why I'm asking you; i excelled at academics but my sat is difficult when it comes to writing and reading since I'm hispanic, i want to get into rice with a passion, so what did you offer to Rice; what made them choose you and not the other 120 applicants in the dean of admissions desk
RiceOwlStephanie:
it snowed here last winter, but it didn't stick long
RiceOwlJorge -> BrandonH3:
just as long as you take internships and show effort. like everyone else.... hope that helps
BrandonH3 -> RiceOwlJorge:
Wow thanks for letting me know, I did not know that either...thanks for the tip! :-)
RiceOwlAshley:
I think the lowest it gets in the winter is the 40s
RiceOwlTravis:
about the fifties in january and february. we'll still be wearing shorts in december.
RiceOwlAdi:
Express yourself in your essays...the essays are really what set you apart from other applicants
RiceOwlJocelyn:
let your personality come through your essays
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
well i was in a ton of clubs
LuzR1:
thanks Adi
OliviaL3:
What did you generally talk about in your essays?
RiceOwlAdi:
np
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
i'm hispanic as well
OliviaL3:
Personal hardships?
RiceOwlStephanie:
I don't remember
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
i was in my math team
RiceOwlPhinga:
family
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
my science club
PhuoctruongP:
Anything students here studying engineering at Rice?
RiceOwlAdi:
Umm I generally just what my life has been like until now
RiceOwlJorge -> NathanielJ:
BSME
JuliaS:
When do classes start in the fall, and when do they end in the spring?
RiceOwlAdi:
including ups and downs
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
NHS
RiceOwlJorge -> NathanielJ:
here's a link with more info
RaulD -> RiceOwlEnrique:
you speak spanish fluently
KyleL1:
Another factor is the area of the school. I live in Hawaii so, I feel the shift to Rice is going to be a huge change. Is it hard to adjust to the climate and people?
RiceOwlAshley:
Um, first day of class was this Monday
RiceOwlJorge -> NathanielJ:
http://engr.rice.edu/
OliviaL3:
Oh ok.
RiceOwlJeff:
Yes, I'm and engineering student
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
yes
RiceOwlTravis:
classes started this week and end in late april
RiceOwlAdi:
http://registrar.rice.edu/content.aspx?id=173
RiceOwlAshley:
And you'll be done by the end of April/first week of May
RiceOwlAdi:
that is the link to the academic calendar
OliviaL3:
Any of you guys from not citizens of the US (PRs)?
RaulD -> RiceOwlEnrique:
is it ok if i talk to you in spanish for a little
RiceOwlStephanie:
it sometimes varies
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
yea that's fine
RiceOwlPhinga:
classes start on Aug 24 this year but for freshmen, orientation starts on the 16th
JuliaS:
Thanks.
JosephO:
How's the workload compared to the senior year of high school (assuming we take the most challenging courses at a very challenging high school)?
PhuoctruongP:
hi Jeff, who did u choose Rice over school like UT austin in texas?
RiceOwlAdi:
College is harder than high school
NathanielJ -> RiceOwlJorge:
Ok, thank you for your time.
RiceOwlJeff:
I'm actually a Californian student
RiceOwlJorge -> LisaS3:
here's a link
RiceOwlJorge -> LisaS3:
http://www.futureowls.rice.edu/futureowls/Schools_and_Departments.asp?SnID=2
RiceOwlJeff:
but I chose Rice over schools like UC Berkeley mainly because I didn't want to be just a number
RiceOwlJocelyn:
I'm from CA too
RiceOwlJorge:
RICE!
PhuoctruongP:
oh I see
RiceOwlJorge -> LisaS3:
hope it helps. feel free to ask me more!
OliviaL3:
any of you born in another country?
RiceOwlJeff:
Here I can talk to my professors and participate in research much more easily than in a large school
RiceOwlStephanie:
Right now I'm finding the workload a lot lighter than high school senior year. I took a really heavy load, though, so my experience might not be normal.
NathanielJ:
How many of you got matched with Rice and how many got in with regular decision?
OliviaL3:
i know that rice likes diversity.
RiceOwlPhinga:
I am born in Vietnam
RiceOwlJorge:
i was born near mexico
PhuoctruongP:
so the engineering college at Rice is small enough for u to get interaction with the faculty?
OliviaL3:
Cool!
RiceOwlAshley:
I was matched
GrahamT:
How is Rice diff than UT--besides being smaller?
KyleL1:
that's awesome. thank you all for helping me answer my questions.
RiceOwlJocelyn:
I was matched
LuzR1:
are there research opportunities for first year students
RiceOwlPhinga:
more squirrels
RiceOwlTravis:
yes, you can always interact with any professors.
RiceOwlJorge:
yes, research = first year if you want
RiceOwlTravis:
yeah, i worked in the psyc department last year.
RiceOwlAdi:
Residential college system, better academics
OliviaL3:
are there any freshman seminars to help you in your first year?
RiceOwlAdi:
smaller
RiceOwlEnrique:
i wasn't matched but I was admitted by early decision
RiceOwlAshley:
Yes there are
RiceOwlJeff:
In a way yes, there is no actual separate engineering college, but professors are accessible
RiceOwlAdi:
Yes there are freshman seminars
RiceOwlJorge:
yes = freshmen seminars
RiceOwlJeff:
I'm in one
RiceOwlJocelyn:
plenty of freshman seminars
RiceOwlAshley:
I'm in a freshman seminar that deals with biological research
OliviaL3:
what is that like
RiceOwlJeff:
It's great
RiceOwlJeff:
the one I
RiceOwlTravis:
a great program is the century scholarship. i've got a lot of friends doing it right now. two years of research and $1000 each year for classes.
RiceOwlStephanie:
I'm taking a freshman seminar in Bionanotechnology that looks like it's going to be a great class.
RaulD -> RiceOwlEnrique:
Mira enrique las universidades de hoy buscan estudiantes que esten involucrados en actividades extracurriculares, que practiquen servicio comunitario, y que posean grados altos en la preparatoria. Pero la realidad es que si haces todo a la vez se descuidan tus otras prioridades.
UniverseE -> RiceOwlPin-Fang:
Hi
RiceOwlJorge -> GrahamT:
Hey graham, do you have any specific questions? if i don't know the answer i can get someone else to you
LuzR1:
how are you guys mainly paying for college?
RiceOwlAshley:
I don't have it until October though so I can't much. I did meet up with the professor in charge of it and she's very enthusiastic
OliviaL3:
Thanks!
RiceOwlJeff:
I'm in is about Brown v Board, and the teacher leads discussions that really make you think about how different people interact
RiceOwlJorge:
uh, scholarships
RiceOwlTravis:
tons of finaid and a few loans
RiceOwlAdi:
Yeah Rice is extremely generous with finaid
PhuoctruongP:
Jeff, how is rice's engineering compared to columbia engineering? And how is houston compared to New York in terms of opportunities for engineers?? :)
RaulD -> RiceOwlEnrique:
Eso es algo que las universidades de ahoras no entienden, lo que verdadeeramente importa es el estudio y tu deseo de superarte.
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
si eso es verdad pero las escuelas quiren estudiantes que pueden con toda la estress que la escuela nos pone
RiceOwlJorge:
I went to harvard this summer, and Rice is 100x more beautiful than harvard, by far
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
tampoco tienes que tener las mejored notas de escuela
OliviaL3:
in regard to psychology (sorry, I keep asking about this department), does rice have a pretty good psychology program?
RiceOwlJeff:
I wouldn't know because I didn't apply to Columbia, but I'd say that they are similar in programs
RiceOwlStephanie:
most definitely.
RiceOwlJorge -> GrahamT:
feel free to click on my name and private chat!
RiceOwlJorge -> RaulD:
hey raul
RaulD -> RiceOwlJorge:
Hey jorge
RiceOwlJorge -> RaulD:
if you have any questions, feel free to ask
RiceOwlJeff:
I'm not sure how many opportunities New York city itself has for engineers though
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
yo no era el mejor de mi escuela y yo tambien recibi pruebas pobres in la parte de leer
KimC:
How is the travel abroad program? and the foreign language department?
RiceOwlAdi:
There are a lot of oil companies in Houston and they need engineers
PhuoctruongP:
what kind of engineering do you major in jeff?
RiceOwlJorge:
good luck building in manhattan
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
pero como te digo este escuela busca la diversidad
OliviaL3:
haha
RiceOwlJeff:
But Houston has a lot of major oil companies and aerospace corps, not to mention NASA right next door
PhuoctruongP:
what field of engineering is rice strong in?
RiceOwlAdi:
All of them really
RiceOwlStephanie:
The Study abroad program is amazing, as is the language department. We have a phenomenal Language Resource Center
RiceOwlJeff:
I'm looking at Mechanical or Electrical
PhuoctruongP:
i see
OliviaL3:
any of you planning to attend medical school?
RiceOwlTravis:
yeah, i'm actually taking three foreign languages right now. all of my teachers are amazing.
RiceOwlJeff:
Rice is the birthplace of nano, which branches in BioE, MECH, ELEC, and Materials
RiceOwlJorge -> RaulD:
just click on my name and private message
RiceOwlPhinga:
I am doing premed
OliviaL3:
THREE ?! Wow.
RiceOwlAshley:
I'm pre-med
RiceOwlLy:
I'm also premed
KimC:
what three?
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
There is a Step One meeting for study abroad which keeps you in contact with an advisor and helps you plan your schedule
UniverseE -> RiceOwlLy:
Hi can any one give me information about Rice and well every thing related to it??
RaulD -> RiceOwlJorge:
yes, jorge can i ask what was your class rank and sat score when you applied to rice, just to know what I'm dealing with, if that's ok with you.
GiavannaR:
I'm trying to decide between majoring in aerospace engineering and physics & astronomy, and I am leaning towards the latter. Can you minor in an engineering program?
RiceOwlPhinga:
there are soooo many premed here at rice!
OliviaL3:
What classes do you take? Since I know Rice doesn't really have a "medical program" set for students.
RiceOwlJorge -> RaulD:
kk
OliviaL3:
well i mean there are medical courses
RiceOwlJorge -> RaulD:
don't remember sat. #3rank
PhuoctruongP:
when I go to other colleges' chat rooms, people just say the same about their programs. But what do you think is the most distinguished feature of Rice's Engineering?
OliviaL3:
but what do you generally take
RiceOwlAshley:
There are pre-med requirements
RiceOwlJorge -> RaulD:
seriously don't worry about it
RiceOwlLy:
Most premed major in Biochemistry
RaulD -> RiceOwlJorge:
do you remember gpa
RiceOwlJeff:
Rice doesn't offer an aerospace engineering _Major_, but you can specialize in that under Mechanical
OliviaL3:
oh ok
RiceOwlPhinga:
there are premed clubs and organizations at Rice
RiceOwlAshley:
Like Gen Chem, Organic Chem, Intro Bio, an upper level Bio class, and other things
RiceOwlJorge -> RaulD:
i was thinking the same thing. But i just poured my heart out in to the essay and it took over
RiceOwlLy:
but it really doesn't matter what major you are if you're premed
OliviaL3:
what is your favorite thing about rice's residential college system?
RiceOwlJorge -> RaulD:
well gpa's vary by school
KimC:
If you had to pick one thing Rice is the best at, what would that be?
RiceOwlTravis:
you can't minor in engineering degrees, but you can double with something else.
RiceOwlJorge -> RaulD:
but it was good, lol
AdalynB:
is there a decent history program at Rice?
RiceOwlJocelyn:
your res college is like your family
KimC:
or best known for?
RiceOwlJorge:
MARTEL!
RiceOwlEnrique:
is not a college
RiceOwlAdi:
residential college system
NathanielC3:
What type of advance placement courses for college credit does Rice accept? (that is if they do accept any.)
JosephO:
Was that a Tales of Symphonia reference (oops, if that was a tad bit too nerdy)?
"
UniverseE:
Hi can any one give me information about Rice and well every thing
related to it??
"
RiceOwlTravis:
yeah, the history department has amazing professors. look up dr. zammito he teaches some classes that literally get a round of applause after each lecture.
RiceOwlAdi:
No not at all joseph
RiceOwlPhinga:
Rice accept ap scores 4 and above
RiceOwlStephanie:
My favorite thing about the residential system is that it allows your college to become your family. You live, eat, and sleep with the same people, and you are not segregated by classification or major.
RiceOwlAshley:
Martel is a residential college here
RiceOwlAshley:
Except not
RiceOwlAdi:
well that is debatable
GiavannaR:
is there an orchestra for students who are not music majors? i plan to continue playing my instrument in college.
RiceOwlEnrique:
yea it really isn't
AdalynB:
hey are any of you history majors?
RiceOwlJorge:
except MARTEL IS THE BEST
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
Nathaniel...http://registrar.rice.edu/content.aspx?id=146
RiceOwlAdi:
You will learn this very quickly guys (in terms of res college system and the rivalries)
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
this shows the ap scores
NathanielC3:
Oh Ok thanks
RaulD -> RiceOwlEnrique:
Te lo reitero soy un estudiante que se dedica a sus estudios por lo menos unas 4 a 5 horas al dia, estoy seguro que podria con la presion que rice pondria sobre mi; ademas mientras mas estudiantes academicamente dotados posea esta institucion, esta ira ganando mas popularidad.
LuzR1:
is it true that
RiceOwlStephanie:
Yes, there is a Rice Symphonic Band and several others that are for non-majors. There is also the MOB.
RiceOwlJorge:
google, the best college ever. Literally, see what happens
LuzR1:
Rice accepts only Physics C AP scores?
PhuoctruongP:
what make rice engineering stand out from other schools' programs?
PhuoctruongP:
like cornell, duke
OliviaL3:
how are the extracurriculars like at rice? are there tons of clubs ?
RiceOwlJeff:
No, Rice accepts Physics B scores too
RiceOwlStephanie:
Rice accepts any AP scores that are a score of 4 or higher
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
They take either physics C or B
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
si parece que sabes lo que estas haciendo no te tienes que preoccupar tanto
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
you can't receive credit for both
LuzR1:
ok thanks Jeff
JosephO:
If I qualify for a credit exemption under the AP exam, but for the corresponding IB exam score lower than the required, does that nullify the credit?
RiceOwlJeff:
but to place out of PHYS 101, you need the calculus based course
RiceOwlAdi:
Yeah there's lots of clubs and if there is something that isn't here you can start your own club
LuzR1:
ok
RiceOwlJorge:
clubs=http://dir.yahoo.com/Regional/U_S__States/Texas/Cities/Houston/Education/College_and_University/Private/Rice_University/Clubs_and_Organizations/
OliviaL3:
Do students generally have time for clubs or focus more on their studies?
RiceOwlStephanie:
You get one or the other, but one doesn't nullify the other.
RiceOwlTravis:
there are an absolute ton of extracurriculars. just about any sport you can imagine, religious clubs, environmental, anything you can imagine. it's also really easy to make your own club if you want to.
AdalynB:
does Rice have a good history department?
RiceOwlAshley:
You'll find time to manage both
RiceOwlAdi:
http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~stact/clubs.html
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
Rice no es unas de esas escuelas que solo mira en las calificaciones de tus examenes
RiceOwlStephanie:
Yes, Rice has a good history department
RiceOwlAshley:
You should not be swamped in your studies if your time management skills are good
PhuoctruongP:
anyone?
OliviaL3:
Thanks
RiceOwlStephanie:
What was your question?
RaulD -> RiceOwlEnrique:
Esa es una diferencia clave entre las universidades de aqui, y las de Mexico.
JosephO:
How good is the observatory (astronomy not music) at rice?
PhuoctruongP:
what make rice engineering stand out from other schools' programs?
PhuoctruongP:
i.e.: duke, northwestern, which are often considered on the same par with rice
RiceOwlTravis:
the observatory is good enough for the astro classes. honestly, in the city, you can't make great observations because of all the light.
RiceOwlAdi:
Smaller student:faculty ratio from what I understand
RaulD -> RiceOwlEnrique:
pero bueno cambiemos de tema; eres un freshman right enrique
RaulD -> RiceOwlEnrique:
what is your major?
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
si como te a dicho no solo se trata de las calificaciones pero de lo que puedes traer a la escuela
RiceOwlJeff:
Accessibility of professors, ability to diversify your learning (i.e. just because you're an engineer doesn't mean you can't minor in Business), research opportunities
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
somos como una familia
KimC:
Is there CLEP tests? Also, what subject of study would you say is Rice best for? engineering?
RaulD -> RiceOwlJorge:
jorge are you hispanic?
RiceOwlStephanie:
No
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
yo estoy estudiando espanol y chemica
RiceOwlJorge -> RaulD:
did my name give it away?
RiceOwlJorge:
Does anyone have any specific questions about transfer credit, business or cognitive sciences? if so click on my name and select private chat
OliviaL3:
Rice has competitive students. So, do students generally help out each other or are they mostly focused on their own studies and excelling on their own?
RiceOwlJorge:
i also have tips on being awesome at martel
RiceOwlAdi:
Anyone have questions about polisci?
RiceOwlAdi:
oxymoron
RiceOwlLy:
rice is all around great, but I've heard that the music department and the sciences
RiceOwlStephanie:
Help out each other a lot!
OliviaL3 -> RiceOwlJorge:
Cognitive studies.
RiceOwlTravis:
rice is best for whatever you want to study. there are tons of engineers, but everybody likes what they're studying.
NathanielC3:
I seen the AP and IB page, but just to make sure (without sounding repetitive), Does Rice recognize students who've taken KAP classes for college credit?
OliviaL3 -> RiceOwlJorge:
Is that part of the psychology dept
PhuoctruongP:
what other features of rice make u guys ranked Rice high in your college list? Is rice admission easier for QB finalists?
RiceOwlStephanie:
No
RaulD -> RiceOwlEnrique:
excelente y como son los profesores y el ambiente en Rice?
RiceOwlJorge -> OliviaL3:
no, cognitive sciences is an interdisciplinary major
RaulD -> RiceOwlJorge:
kinda
PhuoctruongP:
I'm trying to finalize my questbridge list
RaulD -> RiceOwlJorge:
so are you?
RiceOwlJorge -> OliviaL3:
psyc, computer sci, ling, neuro, phil and one more
RiceOwlAdi:
The extra essays help you express yourself
RiceOwlAdi:
so in that sense yes
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
I liked rice b/c the professors are easy to talk to
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
los profe's son muy sinceros y siempre estan alli para ayudarte
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
and everyone here wants to help
RiceOwlJorge -> RaulD:
:-p
RiceOwlJorge -> RaulD:
yes
OliviaL3 -> RiceOwlJorge:
those listed are...
OliviaL3 -> RiceOwlJorge:
?
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
solo les dices que necesitas ayuda y luego te dicen cuando
RiceOwlAdi:
Smaller school, residential college system, chill people
RiceOwlAdi:
etc
OliviaL3 -> RiceOwlJorge:
interdisciplinary majors..?
RiceOwlJorge -> OliviaL3:
http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~cognsci/
RaulD -> RiceOwlEnrique:
que gran facultad
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
rice es una escuela muy "chill"
RaulD -> RiceOwlEnrique:
enrique de donde eres?
RiceOwlJorge -> OliviaL3:
interdisciplanary means within more than one department
PhuoctruongP:
it's really hard for me to differentiate college from college these days. They all say the same thing
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
todos son muy amables
JosephO:
how conservative/liberal/politically charged is the campus?
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
yo soy de chicago
RiceOwlAdi:
It's pretty toned down I would say
RiceOwlLy:
rice is pretty small compared to the other universities so the feeling is very tight knit. Besides that, the unique college residency system really help facilitate the feeling. So, rice is competitive, but not cutthroat.
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
pero mis papa es de mexico
RiceOwlJocelyn:
moderate
OliviaL3 -> RiceOwlJorge:
how do u like ur courses
OliviaL3 -> RiceOwlJorge:
how are the professors
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
monterrey
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
y mi mama de zacatecas
RaulD -> RiceOwlEnrique:
Pues yo quiero estudio bioquimica y biologia celular, y pues quiero irme a medicina y aplicar a rice balyor medical scholars program si soy haceptado a rice.
RiceOwlTravis:
the campus full of all kinds, and some people get really into political activism. others are hardly aware they can vote.
RiceOwlJorge -> OliviaL3:
very interesting, only one off them is too much h/w and the profs are all great
OliviaL3 -> RiceOwlJorge:
are they intimidating
RaulD -> RiceOwlTed:
Hi ted
RiceOwlTed -> RaulD:
Hi Raul
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
yea y aunque no te accepten in en programa baylor tienes un futuro seguro con una diploma de esta escuela
OliviaL3 -> RiceOwlJorge:
??
RaulD -> RiceOwlTed:
can i ask what is your major
RiceOwlAdi:
Other questions?
RiceOwlTed -> RaulD:
I am a Poli. Sci. Econ double
JosephO -> RiceOwlPin-Fang:
hi!
OliviaL3:
what would you say is the biggest diff between college life and high school life? (any advice?)
RiceOwlPin-Fang -> JosephO:
hi!
RiceOwlAshley:
Freedom!
RiceOwlJorge -> OliviaL3:
nah, very open atmosphere
RaulD -> RiceOwlTed:
nice
RiceOwlPin-Fang -> JosephO:
:-D
JosephO -> RiceOwlPin-Fang:
Are you all sitting in a room? Or is this from the dorms :D?
RiceOwlAdi:
No parents to tell you what to do, more responsibility, etc
NathanielC3:
What is the thing you enjoy most about Rice University?
RiceOwlAshley:
Everything is up to you basically
RiceOwlPin-Fang -> JosephO:
all sitting in a room
RiceOwlTed -> RaulD:
Thank you. What are you thinking of majoring in?
RaulD -> RiceOwlTed:
so from your perspective was it difficult to get into rice
RiceOwlEnrique:
OWEEK!
RiceOwlAdi:
Classes, residential college system
RiceOwlStephanie:
Everything
RiceOwlJeff:
Meeting the people
RaulD -> RiceOwlTed:
and did you apply to other universities as well
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
Study abroad and language program!
RiceOwlTed -> RaulD:
It was, the entire admissions process was long and strenuous, but it was really worth it.
RiceOwlTed -> RaulD:
I applied to 15 other schools.
RiceOwlJorge:
the best is martel, the hammock under the martel tree, and the awesome technology this place is loaded with.
RaulD -> RiceOwlEnrique:
Enrique de pura curiosidad aplicaste a otras universidades ademas de rice
KimC:
how is the language program?
JosephO:
How easy it is to spread word about activities and stuff outside your own group of people (lets say one wants to organize an event).
RiceOwlTravis:
whatever jorge. all the colleges have hammocks and such.
JosephO:
?* question mark not period, whoops.
RiceOwlAdi:
Facebook, flyers, etc
LuzR1:
how are the labs(like for chem and bio)?
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
si
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
UChicago
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
The language program is really good. Everyone who want to take languages are people who really want to learn the language b/c it's not a req.
RaulD -> RiceOwlTed:
can you tell some of the other schools that you applied to and if you got accepted
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
Stanford
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
Yale
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
Northwestern
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
Upenn
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
The professors are also really qualified.
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
Tulane
RiceOwlTravis:
it is definitely easy. the rules for posting flyers and such are pretty lax.
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
Drexel
RiceOwlLy:
The bios labs are pretty hardcore.
RiceOwlAshley:
I'm taking Chem and Bio, but labs don't start until next week so I don't know
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
i withdrew my applications after i was accepted into rice
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
so i only got into UChicago
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
Drexel
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
Tulane
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
and Rice
JosephO:
For those from Houston, is Houston any more interesting when you attend Rice (more freedom = find more places)?
KimC:
the main language I would like to learn is Latin. would you know any specifics about it?
RaulD -> RiceOwlEnrique:
i cuales te aceptaron si se puede saber
RiceOwlTravis:
the labs might be hard, but it's because we're at a world-class institution.
RiceOwlTed -> RaulD:
I ended up getting into UNC Chapel-Hill, GW, Miami (OH)
RiceOwlLy:
It's definitely not your average high school labs. Basically, you're taught the basic techniques, but they advance it so that you're required to connect different concepts together. and you're taught how to write a real research paper
RiceOwlTed -> RaulD:
I got waitlisted at a bunch of school.
RaulD -> RiceOwlEnrique:
oie y aplicaste early decison or regular decision
LuzR1:
interesting thanks
RiceOwlTed -> RaulD:
Tulane, Claremont McKenna, Georgetown, Pomona, Emory
NathanielC3:
What were some of the other schools you applied to, and what made you choose Rice University over those other schools?
RiceOwlLy:
i would say though that it definitely prepares you for research in actual labs
RiceOwlTravis:
i'm in latin right now. there's usually about one section per year and it's not hard to get in to. it starts really easy and builds up. tons of fun in there.
RaulD -> RiceOwlTed:
ohh
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
i was only a finalist but rice gave me the option to apply early decision and i knew this was the school for me
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
Houston is cool...even if you've seen most of the places. There are also a lot of places I've been to at O-week that I've never seen before in my 15 years here
RiceOwlAdi:
I applied to Emory, Penn, Chicago, Yale, etc...I chose Rice because it was a small school, great school, res. college system, and it was a lot cheaper for me
RiceOwlAdi:
(they are very generous with aid)
RiceOwlTed -> RaulD:
Once I got into Rice, I said screw the other schools, and ignored them completely.
RaulD -> RiceOwlTed:
did you apply early decison or regular decison, and which one do you recommend.
RiceOwlTed -> RaulD:
I applied RD, I wasn't ready to commit to one school.
LuzR1:
jobs on campus?
NathanielC3:
Is it possible to begin a student club at Rice?
RiceOwlTed -> RaulD:
If you are sure you want to go to a certain school, apply ED.
RiceOwlAshley:
It's very possible
RiceOwlTravis:
i have two jobs right now. i work at coffeehouse (which is amazingly fun) and am about to get a work study at the library.
LuzR1:
cool
RaulD -> RiceOwlTed:
Did you receive a good financial aid package
RiceOwlLy:
there are tutoring work study jobs too
JosephO:
How feasible is a job off campus?
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
There is a clubs office on campus and you can talk to the people in there that can help you start a club.
RiceOwlStephanie:
It is possible to start a club, but you need to make sure that there isn't already a club that exists.
OliviaL3:
can rice students balance academic work and outside activities
GiavannaR:
for work study, do you get to choose your job or is it chosen for you?
RiceOwlTed -> RaulD:
Yeah. It was awesome and definitely one of the reasons I ended up attending
RiceOwlStephanie:
easily
RiceOwlLy:
you get to choose your job
RaulD -> RiceOwlEnrique:
Enrique recibiste un buen paquete finaciero para esta universidad
OliviaL3:
so it's not all about academics?
RiceOwlAshley:
Nope
RiceOwlAdi:
no
RiceOwlStephanie:
definitely not
RiceOwlTed:
Nope, There's a lot more to Rice
OliviaL3:
That's awesome.
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
si la escuela da mucho dinero
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
demasiado
RiceOwlAshley:
Study hard, play hard
JosephO:
How's the religious atmosphere?
GiavannaR:
what are some interesting cultural activities in Houston?
RaulD -> RiceOwlTed:
Rices tuition is about 42000 dollars , about how much did rice cover, if its ok with you to share that info.
RiceOwlStephanie:
There are lots of religious based clubs and lots of churches close to campus. You can be as involved as you want to be.
RiceOwlTed -> RaulD:
I'm paying about 6500 a year.
RiceOwlAdi:
there's lots of museums (which you get free passes to) and generally Houston has all of the activities that any big city would have
KunaalP:
what classes do u have to take freshman year?
RiceOwlAdi:
various restaurants, plays, etc
RiceOwlAshley:
you have a choice
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
There are cultural dances and music that is free at the miller theater
RiceOwlTed -> RaulD:
But that's not all paid to the school, because they factor in things like transportation and living expenses
RiceOwlAdi:
No required classes, just distribution requirements
RiceOwlAshley:
There are no required classes here.
RiceOwlTravis:
spanish dances at miller outdoor theater, a turkish band usually comes in the spring. just about anything you can expect in a major city.
RaulD -> RiceOwlEnrique:
Rice cuesta aproximadamente 42000 dolares, se puede saber con cuanto te ayudo su paquete finaciero.
RiceOwlStephanie:
There are no required classes unless you can't test out of Freshman Comp
OliviaL3:
how are the advisors at rice?
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
there are only distribution requirements
RaulD -> RiceOwlEnrique:
oie enrique tu recibiste la questbridge college match
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
12 credits in each distribution
RiceOwlStephanie:
They are amazing and really willing to work with you
RiceOwlTed -> RaulD:
So I took a 3000 loan this year, and have not sent a dollar to the school
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
no solo era finalista
KunaalP:
what is freshman comp?
OliviaL3:
distribution requirements... meaning requirements for majors?
JosephO:
How's the commute to the Woodlands Pavilion for a concert?
NamT:
Is the food good served in the dorms good?
RiceOwlTravis:
composition. it's a writing proficiency test. just a simple essay. they give you everything you need
RiceOwlAdi:
Yeah the servery food is pretty good. lots of variety
RiceOwlTed:
The food in the dorms is pretty solid.
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
There are 3 distribution req. one for sciences/math, the other for social science, and the other for humanities
RaulD -> RiceOwlEnrique:
o sea si recibiste el college match, entraste a rice a travez de questbridge
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
it's so students have a more rounded education here
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
and get a taste of everything
RiceOwlStephanie:
Distribution requirements are 12 hours in each of three categories: Humanities, Natural Science, and Science. They are required, but you can choose which classes to take within the categories.
OliviaL3:
a liberal arts education basically?
NamT:
Can you explain dorm life? How many roommates do we get? What is the housing system like?
RiceOwlStephanie:
Who was asking about the Woodlands commute?
KunaalP:
how many credit hours are u allowed to take each semester in the first year?
RiceOwlStephanie:
As many as you want
RiceOwlAdi:
15 is standard
RiceOwlAshley:
Average is 15
GiavannaR:
what kinds of intramural sports are at Rice? I would like to do tennis.
JosephO:
me!
RiceOwlAshley:
Some take up to 20, as low as 12
RiceOwlAdi:
There is tennis
OliviaL3:
how many classes does each student take generally
RiceOwlTravis:
yeah, it's a liberal arts requirement. or if you're already liberal arts, its a science requirement.
RiceOwlAdi:
15 credit hours (5 classes)
RaulD -> RiceOwlTed:
very nice indeed ted
RiceOwlStephanie:
Are you asking about the pavilion in The Woodlands?
JosephO:
woodlands commute - for concerts, up at the pavilion
RiceOwlStephanie:
like the city?
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
no
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
If you want to take more than 20 credits you may need special permission but it's easy to get.
OliviaL3:
a semester right? (AdiS)
JosephO:
I guess
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
yes.
RiceOwlAdi:
yeah
JosephO:
It's in the vicinity
KunaalP:
are there more professors or grads teaching, especially in the sciences?
RiceOwlTravis:
much more professors
RiceOwlStephanie:
There is a Woodlands Express that runs both ways, and I believe it takes about an hour.
RaulD -> RiceOwlTed:
you are a freshman right
RiceOwlTed -> RaulD:
Yeah
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
if you are a finalist you aren't necessarily matched
KunaalP:
is research easy to get into?
RiceOwlStephanie:
yes
OliviaL3:
do you talk to professors if you would like to do research?
RiceOwlLy:
research is basically a matter of talking to the professor
KunaalP:
what year do u have to announce a major?
RiceOwlLy:
email personally and then try to set up an interview time for research
RiceOwlStephanie:
sophomore year
OliviaL3:
how are the interviews for research?
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
Yes. you can talk to any professor about their research and then ask to help with research
RaulD -> RiceOwlTed:
and how are professors there in Rice, are the classes challenging and interesting
RiceOwlStephanie:
Like job interviews
hoyinlamcolin:
what year do you prepare and take the MCAT?
RiceOwlCindy:
You can even do research for sociology!
RiceOwlLy:
there are also a lot of research opportunities to research in the medical center right next door
RiceOwlAshley:
So dress up nicely. No jeans.
RiceOwlTed -> RaulD:
The professors are some of the best I've had.
RiceOwlCindy:
It's not all science based research
RaulD -> RiceOwlEnrique:
ok
KunaalP:
do u have to do a language freshman year?
RiceOwlLy:
I would say take the mcat before junior year
RiceOwlTed -> RaulD:
I took college classes all through high school, I actually already have an Associates
JosephO:
Alright, thanks for all the answers :D - time to get off to do econ and physics homework .
RaulD -> RiceOwlEnrique:
entonces tu entraste a rice via la common application
RiceOwlStephanie:
No, languages aren't' required
RiceOwlAdi:
no language requirement
RiceOwlAshley:
Language classes aren't required
GiavannaR:
how far is johnson space center from campus?
RiceOwlCindy:
but I recommend languages
RiceOwlCindy:
I'm taking spanish and mandarin
RiceOwlTed -> RaulD:
So I've been in a lot of classes
RiceOwlStephanie:
30 minutes from campus
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
you can use your questbridge app as your regular application to rice
OliviaL3:
are there any cantonese courses?
RaulD -> RiceOwlTed:
Impressive
KunaalP:
what are the average ACT, SAT scores and GPA rice looks for?
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
it all depends on the school if they require the common app
RiceOwlStephanie:
I don't think so
RiceOwlCindy:
no official cantonese classes but student groups teach it
RiceOwlTravis:
there are plenty of cantonese speakers, though, so you can certainly keep it up.
GiavannaR:
does rice offer international business?
OliviaL3:
Sweet!
RiceOwlCindy:
like the Hong Kong Student Association
RiceOwlAshley:
Look up scores on collegeboard
KunaalP:
what is average freshman gpa?
hoyinlamcolin:
are the people in Houston friendly?
ReemaG:
is the competition at Rice "cut-throat?"
RiceOwlStephanie:
No
RiceOwlAshley:
The competition is low
OliviaL3:
what is the average sat score
RiceOwlTed:
Yes, the people in Texas are really friendly
RiceOwlAdi:
People cooperate a lot
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
There is no direct international business program...but you can do political science with a concentration in International relations and then double major with managerial studies or do a business minor
RiceOwlAshley:
People here will help you if you ask.
RiceOwlLy:
competition at rice is there definitely, but its not cutthroat
RiceOwlCindy:
I was born and raised in Houston and Rice students are overly friendly
RiceOwlAdi:
All of the sat info is on rice's admission site and on collegeboard
RiceOwlTed -> RaulD:
Thank you.
RiceOwlStephanie:
The competition is only to get in, after that, everyone just tries their hardest
ReemaG:
ohh okay, well that's a relief :)
RiceOwlTed -> RaulD:
What are you thinking of majoring in?
RiceOwlTravis:
the freshman gpa is going to be roughly equivalent to any other university. the work level is up to the quality of students.
RaulD -> RiceOwlTed:
I'm looking forward to meet you if i get accepted to rice; you see for me studying is everything, i don't study to pass classes i study to learn and understand the world we live in, i most definitely plan to enter the medical field
RiceOwlAdi:
yeah the gpa varies....like if you party all the time obviously you won't have a 4.0
OliviaL3:
SATs?
RaulD -> RiceOwlTed:
I'm going to major in biochemistry and cell biology
RiceOwlAshley:
You have to take them.
AdrianG:
I've heard from some friends that Rice is a "wet campus"
OliviaL3:
what's the avg score
RiceOwlCindy:
And the SAT IIs
KunaalP:
how long are the cafaterias and libraries open?
AdrianG:
is that rumor right?
RiceOwlAshley:
It is a wet campus.
RiceOwlAdi:
http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/search/CollegeDetail.jsp?collegeId=2569&profileId=6
RaulD -> RiceOwlEnrique:
Supongo que tu lives on campus enrique
RiceOwlCindy:
library is 24/7 during weekdays!
RiceOwlCindy:
it's great
RiceOwlAshley:
O-Week is dry. Then when the upperclassmen move in.
GiavannaR:
when is O-Week and is that the best time to visit the campus?
RiceOwlAlbert:
but you don't have to drink if you don't want to
hoyinlamcolin:
how are you guys GPA right now?
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
yep me encanta
AdrianG:
is Rice like crazy wet with parties everyday or you just hear about parties going on often
RiceOwlAshley:
O-Week is when freshmen move in
RiceOwlTravis:
3.8 ish, i think, for me.
RiceOwlCindy:
i don't drink
RiceOwlAshley:
Visit during Owl Days
RyanZ:
What is the school with which you have the most intense rivalry? Has that school ever taken hostage of, maimed, damaged, or destroyed your owl mascot? If so, was there retaliation?
RiceOwlCindy:
there's people who don't drink too
AdrianG:
yeah i know
AdrianG:
I'm one of them
RiceOwlEnrique:
depends on the dorm or the floor
RaulD -> RiceOwlEnrique:
cuales son las ventajas de vivir en campus y que me recomiendas si yo vivo en houston
AdrianG:
oh okay
RiceOwlCindy:
I'm on the "quiet floor"
RiceOwlAshley:
I live on the party floor at my college. I don't drink, but it's fun to talk to people.
RiceOwlAdi:
Yeah really the parties are what you make of them...you don't have to
AdrianG:
well that's nice
RiceOwlAdi:
or you could party all day
RiceOwlAdi:
up to you
AdrianG:
lol
RiceOwlStephanie:
They try really hard to place you around people with similar attitudes as you do.
RiceOwlAdi:
yeah
OliviaL3:
each residential college has its own activities right?
RiceOwlStephanie:
Yes
RiceOwlAshley:
yes
RiceOwlAdi:
there's an extensive roommate questionnaire
RiceOwlTravis:
university of tulsa is our most intense rival. a&m once stole sammy the owl. look it up on wikipedia.
HieuL:
do you get into any trouble with roommate or some neighbor?
RiceOwlLy:
different colleges have different traditions
OliviaL3:
yea. how are your roommates?
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
estas cerca de todo y tienes tu propio cuarto y no necesitas decirle a tu's papas todo lo que haces
AdrianG:
are any of ya'll planning on going to see Brian Greene next month?
RiceOwlAdi:
awesome
RiceOwlTravis:
some people do, most don't. it's just a matter of how you get along with them. they try to pair you up with people you'll get along with.
KunaalP:
are u treated differently is u are a student applying thru quest bridge
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
I really like my roommates
KunaalP:
?
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
hey
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
hi
RiceOwlAdi:
what do you mean?
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
Brian Greene is coming to rice?
RaulD -> RiceOwlEnrique:
excelente
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
yeah
RiceOwlCindy:
I had 2 roommates -- one I talked to a lot and went to club activities with, the other we'll just say Hi in the morning
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
when where?
RyanZ:
What’s one fun Rice tradition that you will always remember?
RiceOwlAdi:
oweek
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
i love the elegant universe
RiceOwlAlbert:
oweek
HieuL:
that's sad
RiceOwlTed:
OWeek
OliviaL3:
are you paired with an freshman roommate to
RiceOwlAshley:
yes
OliviaL3:
*too?
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
I found out off the info site about the metro service for Rice students
RiceOwlTravis:
yes
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
ME TOO
RiceOwlStephanie:
There are extensive roommate questionnaires, so they do a pretty good job on making sure that you and your roommate will get along and that you are on a floor with people who have similar attitudes as you do
RiceOwlCindy:
it's a two-way street so you try your best
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
well at least the PBS special
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
can i get the link?
RiceOwlAdi:
yeah. my roommate is 23 but that is because he is an exchange student
RyanZ:
Haha I like that response!
hoyinlamcolin:
r there a lot of rich kids on campus ?
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
lemme look for it
RaulD -> RiceOwlEnrique:
gracias por tu tiempo enrique muchas gracias por todos tus sabios consejos, espero conocerte si entro a este excelente universidad, puesto que eres muy similar a mi
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
yea its amazing
HieuL:
where do you take shower, just curious because think about it just freak me out
RiceOwlAdi:
there are people of every background but nobody really talks about that here
RiceOwlEnrique -> RaulD:
claro que si
HieuL:
and cook
RiceOwlTed:
I have a private bathroom
RiceOwlCindy:
I had a roommate who is an international student
RiceOwlAshley:
My college have private bathrooms for doubles, so there
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
thanks
RiceOwlLy:
some colleges, like wiess have private bathroom
RiceOwlCindy:
that's pretty awesome
RiceOwlStephanie:
Some colleges have community bathrooms, some have suite bathrooms that are shared with four people
RiceOwlAdi:
yeah the new dorms have private bathrooms
RiceOwlAlbert:
yeah, duncan/mcmurtry have private bathrooms
OliviaL3:
do you have to clean the bathrooms.....
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
so does wiess
RiceOwlTravis:
yeah
OliviaL3:
take turns maybe?
RiceOwlAdi:
they come and clean the suite bathrooms
KunaalP:
r freshman allowed to bring a car?
RiceOwlTed:
No, they clean the bathrooms once a week
RiceOwlTravis:
all of the bathrooms are cleaned close to daily.
HieuL:
how do u manage to cook or just eat noodle
RiceOwlAdi:
there are serveries
OliviaL3:
oh ok..
RiceOwlStephanie:
Yes, freshmen can bring a car
RiceOwlEnrique:
each college has a kitchen
OliviaL3:
just curious :D
KunaalP:
and what are parking fees like?
RiceOwlCindy:
If ramen's your thing, go for it
HieuL:
is there a fridge
RiceOwlTravis:
there are also community kitchens you can use.
RiceOwlAshley:
Expensive.
RiceOwlAdi:
you can bring one if you want
RiceOwlCindy:
But there's soooo much food around
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
there is a fridge in the kitchen
RiceOwlStephanie:
parking is expensive
RiceOwlCindy:
it's buffet style
OliviaL3:
people usually go by bikes?
RiceOwlTed:
Yes, there's a lot of biking
RiceOwlStephanie:
a lot of people have bikes
RiceOwlCindy:
You won't need a car really
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
here ya go
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
http://students.rice.edu/students/RiceNightsMenu.asp
RiceOwlTravis:
free metro transportation during the school year
RiceOwlTed:
You will have at least one friend to bum rides off of. =)
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
I wish I could go
RiceOwlCindy:
Walking builds character
OliviaL3:
hahaha!
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
but i unfortunately have school, and live in Corpus Christi
KunaalP:
thank you very much for entertaining my question but i gotta go study for a physics test
ReemaG:
and muscles =)
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
so... yeah
RiceOwlAdi:
good luck
KunaalP:
bye
RiceOwlCindy:
buena suerte
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
o that sucks
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
but rice is amazing
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
I know
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
so you better apply
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
I am
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
good
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
any questions you have?
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
it excites me so much just thinking about possibly being matched
NathanielC3:
Thanks also for answering my small amount of questions. And thanks to the other high school students for asking questions that helped inform me in thing I didn't consider.
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
do you know if the number of matched students will increase this year?
ReemaG:
are the classes there taught by professors or TA's?
RiceOwlTravis:
mostly by professors. i've only had one TA
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
it usually increases every year
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
i personally wasn't matched
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
that's cool
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
but i'm here and loving every bit of it
RiceOwlTed:
TA's occasionally grade or lead smaller discussion groups
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
I'm sure
OliviaL3:
do you do a lot of discussions in class?
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
getting matched would be like a dream come true
RiceOwlCindy:
TA's are grad students
RiceOwlAdi:
depends on the class
RiceOwlStephanie:
90% are taught by faculty, 6% by grad students
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
if money is an issue rice gives sooooooooooooooooooooo much financial aid
RiceOwlLy:
even if grad students teach, they still teach very well
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
yeah
RiceOwlTravis:
smaller classes tend to be more discussion based.
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
i'm definitely going to need that
RiceOwlAshley:
Yup. Surprisingly, in my Chem class we have a lot of discussions
OliviaL3:
in chem?
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
yea i think if your parents make less than 80,000 dollars a year
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
I have a spanish class with only 7 people
RiceOwlCindy:
I've had a class where it's reading for hw and discussions in class
RiceOwlCindy:
and that was it
RiceOwlAshley:
Yes Chem
RiceOwlCindy:
Hi Jaira!
OliviaL3:
online discussions too?
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
then rice will meet 100% of your needs
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
whoa
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
yea
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
amazing
RiceOwlStephanie:
I don't think there are too many of those, but some do exist.
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
yeah
JairabiancaS:
Hello!
RiceOwlCindy:
I've had online discussions with students from universities in Mexico
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
i'm pretty speechless
RiceOwlStephanie:
Hi!
RiceOwlCindy:
Spanish class is awesome
OliviaL3:
wow.
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
lol
RiceOwlCindy:
We skype too
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
I didn't hear about that
OliviaL3:
that, i've never heard of
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
I know that some ivy-league schools have that but for $75K or less
RiceOwlTravis:
it's internet telephony
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
so wow
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
well i'm glad you know now
NamT:
How does the residential college system work?
RiceOwlCindy:
Hi Nam
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
mhmm
NamT:
hi
JairabiancaS:
Can you tell me what's the common routine of any of you (you know wake up, go to class, hang out at noon, library, those stuff)
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
how many schools did you rank during the process?
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
if you don't mind me asking?
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
http://financialaid.rice.edu/
LuzR1:
thanks everyone for questions and answers really appreciate it! :) i have to go now bye
RiceOwlAdi:
bye
RiceOwlCindy:
I'm not much of a morning person, so I chose late morning classes
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
i ranked 6 i think
RiceOwlAshley:
Depends on the days
RiceOwlCindy:
my first one is at 10am and I wake up in time for breakfast
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
i see
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
some LPAPS are at 8ish
JairabiancaS:
How about the most common days?
RiceOwlAshley:
MWF, wake up for 10 classes, lunch, 1 one class, hang out, dinner, study
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
so far I can definitely put two
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
and that'd be MIT and Rice
RiceOwlAdi:
yeah you can adjust your own schedule according to what you're used to
OliviaL3:
i wish high school will let you do that...
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
yea
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
i put uchicago
RiceOwlTravis:
one more year, olivia.
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
stanford
RiceOwlAdi:
you are much freer in college
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
yale
RiceOwlAshley:
Hang out/study/sleep after that
JairabiancaS:
Now I'm getting more excited for college
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
upenn
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
and northwestern
RiceOwlCindy:
yay!
RiceOwlAdi:
:-)
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
but i withdrew
OliviaL3:
i'm getting more excited for Rice.
RiceOwlStephanie:
You are randomly assigned to a college (kind of like the sorting hat in Harry Potter), and that is the college you live with for all four years. The college becomes like your family, the Masters (A professor's family who lives next to the college) become like your parents, and the Resident Associates (faculty who live in the dorms) become like your favorite aunts/uncles.
RiceOwlAshley:
Good! Apply here
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
what?
RiceOwlCindy:
I like college 1000X better than high school
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
all of 'em after getting into rice
RiceOwlCindy:
take the square root of that
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
oh
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
I see
JairabiancaS:
What kind of extracurriculars (clubs, organizations, etc)?
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
yea it was my number one
JairabiancaS:
I would. :p
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
yeah
RiceOwlTravis:
anything you can think of. triathlon, chess, student government, environmental club. you can make up something if it's not here already.
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
i'd have it as number one, but MIT is really cool too AND it's non-binding
JairabiancaS:
I'll be back.
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
and it doesn't hurt to try
RiceOwlCindy:
I wrote for my high school newspaper and continued it in college -- and you get paid per article!
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
to get in
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
yea very true
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
I really can't wait to schedule an interview
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
what exactly are you looking for out of the university you attend?
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
well
OliviaL3:
i really hope i get into rice...
RiceOwlAshley:
We hope you do too
OliviaL3:
it seems perfect from what you guys are saying...
RiceOwlStephanie:
Wish you luck!
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
first thing is probably cost, but close right after that are the majors offered
RiceOwlAdi:
it's really awesome here!
RiceOwlAdi:
i'm sure you will do fine
RiceOwlTravis:
i call it heaven.
RiceOwlAlbert:
Rice is perfect
OliviaL3:
yall are getting me excited!
OliviaL3:
:D
RiceOwlAdi:
:D
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
all colleges have the general stuff
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
yea rice is great on cost
RiceOwlLy:
there is also a microfinance club, a HuMed club ( international medical aid), and really other interesting things
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
but do you plan on doing a lot of activities during college
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
or into the "social" scene
ReemaG:
are you guys all from houston?
RiceOwlCindy:
ethnic clubs too like vietnamese student association, black student association
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
well, i'd like to try to walk onto the track team, but I'll see how that goes
RiceOwlAshley:
I'm from Kansas actually
RiceOwlTed:
I'm from Cleveland
RiceOwlAdi:
louisiana
RiceOwlAlbert:
I am from Austin
RiceOwlStephanie:
I'm from the San Antonio region
RiceOwlCindy:
Houston
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
houston
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
if not freshman year, I'll try again
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
social.... hmmm
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
I'll probably join some kind of ethnic club or something
RiceOwlCindy:
Hi Travis
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
that's good
RiceOwlTravis:
wassup! another travis!
TravisC:
Hello Rice students!
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
do you know if there's a Tae Kwon Do club?
RiceOwlAshley:
Hello prospie!
TravisC:
lol, another hopeful RiceOwlTravis
RiceOwlAdi:
sup broseph?
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
i'm not sure
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
aw man
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
but i'm pretty sure they actually have a class
RiceOwlAdi:
any questions?
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
they have a lot of martial arts under the gym classes
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
whoa man, that'd be so cool
JairabiancaS:
I'm back. I forgot to ask, do you know how many people leave Rice after freshman year?
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
(LPAP's)
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
I'd love to get back into it
RiceOwlTravis:
about 93% come-back
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
93-4% retention rate
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
yea its easy to make clubs
RiceOwlAdi:
what they said
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
or find ppl who are interested in it
TravisC:
Well, I live in Texas so I know what the atmosphere is like. I understand Rice is more of a liberal college (politically speaking.) About 23% are accepted. What is dorm life like? Are any of you polisci/philosophy majors? If so, how do you like the departments?
NamT:
If I do go to Rice and have relatives in Dallas, would it be practical to commute from Houston to Dallas during the weekends or is it too far?
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
cool
OliviaL3:
how many years are dorms guaranteed to student? if at all.
RiceOwlAdi:
i am polisci major
RiceOwlTed:
Poli. Sci. Major here!
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
3 year guarantee
RiceOwlCindy:
Maybe you can commute every other week or so
RiceOwlCindy:
It's about 4 hours to drive one way
RiceOwlLy:
I'm also from DFW so yeah, its practically go back and forth
OliviaL3:
but can you choose to stay all four years
OliviaL3:
but you have to pay huh?
RiceOwlStephanie:
commute depends on you. If you want to go every weekend you can.
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
yep
RiceOwlAdi:
for what?
TravisC:
How do you feel about the PoliSci department? What opportunities have you been offered that you feel would be different from attending, say, UT?
RiceOwlTravis:
on-campus space is guaranteed for a little more than three years. some people get on all four years, some people go off for one year.
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
so about how many students are freshman
RiceOwlCindy:
It's nice to go somewhere close during short breaks like thanksgiving
RiceOwlLy:
carpooling with friends are always fun
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
this year we have 903
RiceOwlAdi:
My classes are good so far
JairabiancaS:
oh okay. That's nice. How many of you here double majors?
NamT:
How many people are in your graduating class?
RiceOwlAdi:
There's a lot of class offerings
RiceOwlTravis:
linguistics/history major
RiceOwlAdi:
and the professors are very knowledgeable and accessible
RiceOwlCindy:
I'm doubling in sociology and policy studies
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
and about how many applied, do you know?
RiceOwlTed:
Double Major, Poli and Econ
OliviaL3:
what's the diff between sociology n psychology
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
over 11,000
OliviaL3:
well never mind
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
It's really easy to switch majors too!
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
oh gosh
OliviaL3:
that was a dumb question.
TravisC:
Is it easy to double major? How easy would it be to 2x major in say PoliSci and Chemistry?
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
yea we are one hot item
RiceOwlCindy:
hey my mom asked that question once....
OliviaL3:
well i kinda see the difference
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
yep
OliviaL3:
but it's almost similar
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
lol
RiceOwlCindy:
sociology is about groups
OliviaL3:
i think..
RiceOwlCindy:
psych is strictly how an individual thinks
TravisC:
Anyone know if Rice has a debate team?
OliviaL3:
oh ok
RiceOwlAdi:
yes there is one
RiceOwlTed:
Yeah
RiceOwlCindy:
Yes!
RiceOwlCindy:
and Model UN
JairabiancaS:
How about Triple Major?
RiceOwlTravis:
nationally ranked debate team.
RiceOwlTed:
And mock trial
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
so it is hard to double major across different schools
RiceOwlAshley:
yes you can triple major
TravisC:
Cause I compete in UIL and TFA in Texas, so debate is a pretty big thing for me.
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
depends
RiceOwlCindy:
and minors too!
RiceOwlTed:
If your in social sciences it's possible
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
engineering can be harder
RiceOwlAdi:
you get to try out in the first 2 weeks
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
but i'm double majoring in spanish and chem
NamT:
Around how many people are in your class?
RiceOwlAdi:
900
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
cool
RiceOwlCindy:
or individual classrooms?
RiceOwlAdi:
matriculating
TravisC:
What is residential life like?
RiceOwlAshley:
Awesome.
RiceOwlAdi:
freedom
JairabiancaS:
That's kinda crazy if you have triple major and minor. That would probably take 5-6 years to graduate
RiceOwlCindy:
I have 8 in my language classes
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
I'd like to major in cognitive studies if admitted, but electrical engineering would be a close second
NamT:
what is the biggest amount of people you have had in any classes?
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
and if possible I'd do both
RiceOwlTravis:
residential life is awesome. you can find anything that you want to do with people at your college.
RiceOwlAdi:
my econ class is like 150
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
well electrical would be easier
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
chem e
RiceOwlAshley:
I have 160 in my calc class
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
or biochem take up the most time
OliviaL3:
when do u fill out forms for financial aid
RiceOwlAdi:
january i think
OliviaL3:
after you apply
RiceOwlCindy:
Jan. 1
OliviaL3:
n get in?
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
january for fafsa
RiceOwlCindy:
FAFSA
TravisC:
How do you feel it would affect admissions (from your experience) if you scored exceptionally well on 3 sections of the ACT, and did good, but not fantastic on one section?
RiceOwlTravis:
most classes are more along the lines of 10-20 students. it's just the big introductory science classes that reach three digits.
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
i see
NamT:
What is the student to teacher ratio?
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
0.209027777777778
OliviaL3 -> RiceOwlPin-Fang:
so you apply first
RiceOwlAdi:
scores aren't the most important thing
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
how are english classes
JairabiancaS:
So if introductory science classes are big, do you recommend then to take AP to get out of those?
OliviaL3 -> RiceOwlPin-Fang:
n then fill out financial aid forms
RiceOwlAdi:
don't worry about it too much
OliviaL3 -> RiceOwlPin-Fang:
for all colleges?
RiceOwlPin-Fang -> OliviaL3:
yes.
OliviaL3 -> RiceOwlPin-Fang:
in january?
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
i'm not in any but i hear they are great
OliviaL3 -> RiceOwlPin-Fang:
oh ok.
LokL:
How's the food around Rice?
RiceOwlPin-Fang -> OliviaL3:
the fafsa starts january 1st
OliviaL3 -> RiceOwlPin-Fang:
wouldn't that be a lot of forms
TravisC:
Do you feel as if individual achievement has some important weight?
RiceOwlAdi:
pretty good
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
I have a great... disliking to it now
RiceOwlAlbert:
food is good
RiceOwlPin-Fang -> OliviaL3:
no
RiceOwlAdi:
lots of variety
RiceOwlAdi:
yes
RiceOwlAshley:
Yes. Though if you want to be pre-med, you may want to take the chem class for some med schools
RiceOwlTed:
There's lots of options right around Rice
NamT:
what do you say is the most important aspect then? GPA, essays, or test scores?
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
hmmm
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
freshman are required to take an essay writing
RiceOwlPin-Fang -> OliviaL3:
it's one and you can send to all
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
class
RiceOwlAdi:
essays
OliviaL3 -> RiceOwlPin-Fang:
oh ok
RiceOwlPin-Fang -> OliviaL3:
they're online
RiceOwlAdi:
by far
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
i see
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
if you don't test out of it
OliviaL3 -> RiceOwlPin-Fang:
so that's not too bad
RiceOwlAshley:
Essays are the best.
RiceOwlAdi:
they are what distinguish you from everyone else
RiceOwlPin-Fang -> OliviaL3:
you also need the CSS
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
oh
OliviaL3 -> RiceOwlPin-Fang:
i was expecting a whole other application process
RiceOwlPin-Fang -> OliviaL3:
the sooner the better
OliviaL3 -> RiceOwlPin-Fang:
css is earlier rite
RiceOwlCindy:
I concur
RiceOwlAdi:
helpful hint: don't procrastinate on them
TravisC:
What political opportunities are there?
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
ok
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
but I'm not an english person but it helps to know how to write well
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
yeah
RiceOwlPin-Fang -> OliviaL3:
there are different deadlines for each college
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
especially for college
OliviaL3 -> RiceOwlPin-Fang:
for the css?
RiceOwlAdi:
I'm sure you could intern, volunteer at campaigns, etc
RiceOwlPin-Fang -> OliviaL3:
and I think for qb you need it earlier
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
when essays dominate the curriculum
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
oh gosh
RiceOwlAdi:
also there is the baker institute on campus which brings guest speakers and that kind of thing
RiceOwlPin-Fang -> OliviaL3:
yes
NamT:
I have to go now, thank you everyone for your help! I will definitely be applying!
JairabiancaS:
Do you think its good for application if I put a scientific report I've written?
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
its not that bad
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
writing is SO tedious
RiceOwlCindy:
A lot of people intern at City Hall
RiceOwlTravis:
we get local politicians coming to the baker institute all the time.
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
or at least I think so
RiceOwlAdi:
and national/international as well
RiceOwlAdi:
sure jairabianca
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
yea i'm a math science type of guy
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
same here
RiceOwlLy:
Condoleezza Rice came last year
RiceOwlCindy:
I saw her!
TravisC:
One problem I am facing: at UT Austin I have an internship available at the state capital because of connections that I have, along with success in debate. Do you think I would be able to find similar opportunities at Rice?
JairabiancaS:
Just call me jaira for short.'
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
so how bout the food
RiceOwlAdi:
yes
RiceOwlAdi:
houston is a big city...plenty of elected officials
RiceOwlTed:
Internships won't be a problem here
RiceOwlCindy:
Yes! B/c professors here are also connected
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
is it pretty good?
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
we have pretty good food
RiceOwlAdi:
and the aforementioned baker institute
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
:-)
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
depends on where you go
RiceOwlAdi:
(definitely check out the baker institute)
JairabiancaS:
Do you have any science internships near the area?
TravisC:
lol. Thank you very much!
RiceOwlTravis:
no problem
RiceOwlAdi:
the medical center is right across the street
RiceOwlCindy:
Houstonians have high expectations of Rice students
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
each residential college has its own servery
RiceOwlCindy:
or so I'm told
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
I see
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
well some share but have there own common room to eat
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
North and south are amazing
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
I'll take note of that
RiceOwlLy:
the medial center ( largest in the nation) is a great resource
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
lovett is pretty decent
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
do you eat off campus much?
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
but within two years we are getting a brand new one
RiceOwlStephanie:
We will be shutting down in a few minutes, so if you have any questions, ask them now!
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
everyday
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
lol
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
cool
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
breakfast lunch and dinner
OliviaL3:
any of you guys baylor/rice scholars too
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
lol
JairabiancaS:
what can you say about the natural sciences department?
TravisC:
I don't have anymore, but I thank you very much for your time!
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
saturday nights we don't get food
RiceOwlStephanie:
No
RiceOwlStephanie:
No problem
RiceOwlAdi:
np!
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
but most ppl are out and about
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
or sunday mornings
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
but i like sleep
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
oh yes
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
so i'm up for lunch
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
cool cool
RiceOwlTravis:
natural sciences is pretty awesome. it complements our outstanding engineering very well.
RiceOwlAdi:
it is very good. rice is known for sciences
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
i've eaten at chipotle down the road
JairabiancaS:
Do graduate students teach too?
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
man, those are some huge burritos
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
o sweet we are really close to rice village
RiceOwlAshley:
yes
RiceOwlTravis:
some, but not much
RiceOwlStephanie:
Some do
RiceOwlAdi:
affirmative
RiceOwlTed:
Not many
RiceOwlStephanie:
about 4%
RiceOwlAshley:
A grad student teaches my English class
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
I have psyc 101 with a grad student
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
a lot of ppl go there
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
that's cool
OliviaL3:
go psych!
RiceOwlTravis:
they all have to at some point, but we still have much more professors teaching.
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
o and btw this session will close in like 4 min
RiceOwlStephanie:
We will be closing in about 5 minutes!!!
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
yeah
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
dang it
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
I was napping and woke up at like 7:45
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
if you have any questions feel free to add me on facebook
RiceOwlStephanie:
Any Questions?
RiceOwlAdi:
please ask remaining questions now
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
ok
JairabiancaS:
I can't think of anymore questions. But I'm sure to apply. Thanks for everyone
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
enrique vazquez
RiceOwlAdi:
np! good luck!
RiceOwlStephanie:
Awesome!
RiceOwlAdi:
sup angela?
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
thanks for all your help
RiceOwlStephanie:
Check the transcript is you have any questions!
LokL:
So at the end of your senior years, you guys probably got accepted to many schools, what made you choose rice?
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
been nice chattin with you
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
yea no problem its awesome when ppl are interested in your school
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
i love talking about rice
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
oh i'm definitely interested
RiceOwlStephanie:
Check the transcript. It will be posted. We don't have enough time to answer that question!
RiceOwlCindy:
I decided after I visited all of the schools during admit weekend
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
i think my friends know more about rice than the school that they are attending because
RiceOwlAlbert:
Also, Rice is awesome
RiceOwlAdi:
small school, great academics, res. college system
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
i talked about it sooo much
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
I enjoyed the small, close-knit community
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
lol
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
that's cool
OliviaL3:
Yea. No more questions... I think... but I'll prob think of a random one later, but it will be too late.. that always happens.. but anyways, thanks for your help!!! Rice is def on the top of my list. Good luck on everything!
RiceOwlCindy:
small school but international influences and opportunities
RiceOwlAshley:
Friendly people, great academics, what they said
hoyinlamcolin:
Just to say thanks guys before exit. Have a great one!
OliviaL3:
bye
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
yea as you can tell rice is legit
RiceOwlStephanie:
you can contact the admissions office if you have any more questions.
RiceOwlAdi:
bye guys! good luck!
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
fo sho yo
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
good luck you guys!!!!
RiceOwlTed:
Bye guys! Hope to see you all next year!
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
seems like the place to be
RiceOwlAshley:
Good luck to you all and hope to see you next year =]
RiceOwlStephanie:
Nice talking to you!
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
ok i hope to see you next year
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
keep those grades up
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
ditto
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
I will
AngelaW:
How would you rate the dorms?
RiceOwlAdi:
they are awesome
RiceOwlStephanie:
They are good.
RiceOwlAshley:
Best quality
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
10 on a scale of 1-10
RiceOwlTed:
Amazing
RiceOwlAdi:
evar
RiceOwlAshley:
We are number one in the Princeton Review
AngelaW:
the food?
RiceOwlStephanie:
great
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
8ish
RiceOwlAdi:
really good
RiceOwlAlbert:
awesome
RiceOwlTed:
Awesome
RiceOwlAdi:
lots of variety
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
until I message you on facebook.... fare thee well
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
haha ok
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
i'm on a statue
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
in my pic
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
oh ok
RiceOwlTravis:
professors teach most classes.
AdrianG -> RiceOwlEnrique:
lol
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
with blue paint
RiceOwlAdi:
yeah the academics are great
RiceOwlAdi:
they are very accessible
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
on my body
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
and there are great research opportunities.
RiceOwlTravis:
double majoring is definitely doable, and so is research.
AngelaW:
how's the study abroad program?
RiceOwlStephanie:
amazing
RiceOwlTed:
Great
RiceOwlAshley:
awesome. excellent. Glorious
RiceOwlAdi:
definitely lots of opportunities
RiceOwlEnrique -> AdrianG:
peace
RiceOwlStephanie:
Bye!!!
RiceOwlAdi:
ok well we have to go
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
bye!!!!
RiceOwlTed:
Bye!
RiceOwlAdi:
nice talking to you
RiceOwlAlbert:
Bye everyone!
RiceOwlPin-Fang:
good luck
RiceOwlEnrique:
BYE!!
RiceOwlTravis:
time for us to peace out. cya! and good luck!
RiceOwlAshley:
Bye. Hope to see you next year
RiceOwlTed:
Contact admissions with anymore questions!
AdrianG:
YAY!
