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[quote=Anonymous]Our son had a great experience at Rice, where he majored in mechanical engineering.  He chose Rice because he wanted a school that wasn't focused only on STEM (so he has friends who majored in music, English, architecture, etc.)  He considered liberal arts colleges with 3-2 programs, but several engineers counseled him that those programs might not provide the research and team experiences that "make an engineer an engineer".  Indeed, he looks back at his research work at Rice as the most important aspect of his engineering education.  Rice is located next-door to the Texas Medical Center, one of -- if not the -- largest concentration of hospitals and medical research facilities in the world.  As a result, even undergrads have abundant research opportunities.

Socially, Rice's residential college system makes it a great choice for students who want a fun social scene without fraternities and sororities.  Rice has a beautiful tree-lined campus, yet is located in a vibrant urban area. Houston is the 4th-largest and the most diverse city in America, with thriving arts and culture, fabulous restaurants, and pro sports.  Rice students are friendly, smart and ambitious, but not elbows-out competitive.  Kids who are seeking an intense, yet more collaborative academic culture will love Rice.       [/quote]

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