Rice University
University Information
William Marsh Rice University, commonly referred to as Rice University or Rice, is a private research university located on a 295-acre campus in Houston, Texas, United States.
Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Rice University. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. We also hope that these first-hand accounts of education abroad from previous students at your institution will help you understand what to expect from study abroad and help you set your expectations. If you are a Rice University student, please check with the Study Abroad Office for guidelines on enrolling in a study abroad program and receiving credit for your study abroad experience. If your university has listed recommended programs below, please consider them first and contact any of the program providers referenced in the reviews listed below for more information.
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"Singaporeans are just as smart as Americans, but will get paid half the salary. In indonesia, you can hire a servant for 200 per month. You get get a computer programmer, for 400 per month, and the best programmer for 2000. This means, 30 thousand in Indonesia is like 150,000 in America. In Cambodia, a policeman will be your tou..."
Richard L Rice University
"Definitely worthwhile."
Cindy S Rice University
"Yes - great experience, but I'm not indebted to the program for that. It only brought me here; I was for the most part responsible for finding the types of experiences I wanted, as they differed significantly from the party-and-drink program culture (more due to the students than anything else). I'm sure many other students from..."
Erica L Rice University
"I became much more independent and confident in my abilities as a student and individual. The internship was an amazing part of the experience, and something I would highly recommend. I may be a little more policy oriented than I was because of the internship. I kind of also realized that while I love France, I probably would no..."
Jing L Rice University
"Definitely worthwhile - all of the above cliches applied and I definitely gained a better perspective about Latin America in general. I am very pleased with how my Spanish improved while I was abroad. The experience also had absolutely nothing to do with my future plans but somehow, I still found a way to explore new disciplin..."
Kelsey L Rice University
"I have become more aware of cultural differences and how attitudes can be so entirely different and shape a culture. I am a lot better at handling novel situations with a minimum of frustration. I love learning about other cultures, and it was fantastic to be immersed in a different culture."
Laura B Rice University
"My study abroad experience was absolutely worthwhile. When I think back on the experiences I had in four short months it's pretty astounding. Yes, I learned valuable language skills, but I learned valuable life skills as well (for instance, how to navigate public transportation in any major city in any language), and I learned a..."
Matthew N Rice University
"Yes, I am definitely more independent and self-sufficient. "
Katie O Rice University
"Yes, learned a lot about life and just social interaction and meeting people."
Oliver P Rice University
"It was definitely worth everything and I would do it again in a heartbeat. So many different friends were made, independence strengthened, learned more about Italian culture (and food!).."
Alexandra Q Rice University
"Yes. I learned about a new place and culture. I learned about new foods. I became a more independent and confident person, and further showed myself that I can be a citizen of the world. I made great friendships. I saw unbelievable things. I could go on for days, but I will simply say that I don't think it's a stretch to say tha..."
Thomas C Rice University
"The experience was definitely worthwhile and I really enjoyed it. It helped me become more independent and made me expand my understanding of the world. My Spanish has gotten a million times better and I had a wonderful time. "
Meera K Rice University
"IT WAS AMAZING!"
Tiffany P Rice University
"Studying abroad in Peru was amazing! I would highly recommend it for anybody considering Peru, whether or not you speak Spanish. Learning how to get around when you don't speak the language is quite an experience and you definitely learn a lot about yourself. You get to see how people live in other parts of the world and com..."
Regina L Rice University
"YES. I loved it. I feel more confident and smarter because of it. I would do it all over again."
Courtney N Rice University
"Totally worthwhile - If you want to know what I gained from it, find out for yourself. :)"
Richard R Rice University
"I gained a global outlook and got to know a very important side of myself. I developed skills like how to find my way through a foreign city on my own. I learned how to distinguish safe and unsafe, good and bad situations, how to avoid the negative and how to have a positive attitude in even the most harsh of circumstances. I ha..."
Lauren R Rice University
"I think my experience was worthwhile and much needed. I thought it was a great break from university life and a great opportunity to learn more about a different country and culture. I improved my language speaking, comprehension abilities and met interesting and fun new friends. I felt I had a unique experience traveling indepe..."
Michelle N Rice University
"It was different. I really enjoyed my host family. Next time I go abroad I'll try more actively to avoid Americans."
eef Rice University
"I definitely has a "once in a lifetime" experience. I think everyone should live abroad at sometime in their life. It had it's ups and downs, but I would do it all over again if given the opportunity."
Taylor Rice University
"YES. i gained so much - great travel memories, beautiful sights, thoughts about kiwi culture and different ways of living, a new perspective of the US, a more confident, optimistic, and effervescent outlook on life. "
AmandaHu Rice University
"It was an excellent opportunity to learn about Chinese culture and travel all around Asia. "
Jun Rice University
"I learned a lot about myself, the world around me and the country of Spain."
Mike B Rice University
