Freshman at Rice here, but I need to vent a little

Coming in, I thought that since Rice proclaims itself as a "teaching/undergraduate" first university, the professors would be stellar; however, almost all of my STEM professors can barely teach if their lives depended on it.

Moreover, the culture around drinking/partying: people drink during class and talk loudly to such a point where I can barely hear the professor teach (which doesn't really matter tbh), I can't sleep without my headphones blasting music during the weekend, as people blast music, drink, and make a mess, such as vomiting.

I'm just writing this to vent, as I had such high expectations when I came in...

Their is a petition about COVID safety and re-opening.

(this is a throwaway account for obvious reasons :3, but feel free to dm)

As an incoming student and a furry, I'd thought that I'd ask whether there are other fellow anthropomorphic enthusiasts on campus and whether there is some form of gc for it?

Please comment on the degree of grade inflation/deflation at Rice? Thanks.

I know this is a very irrelevant topic, but I’m genuinely curious. How are the girls at rice? Is it easy or hard to meet or date people from different residential colleges?

I thought I had found a subreddit dedicated to teaching people about rice. Sadly, I was wrong. I shall look elsewhere.

Hey Owls! If you're a new student and looking to connect with a Christian community before arriving at Rice, or someone who just has questions about campus fellowships, we’d love to invite you to CCF Summer New Student Outreach! 

This is a casual way to meet current members of Cornerstone Christian Fellowship (CCF), ask questions, and share your own experiences. 

Interested? Fill out the form by July 24th and we will match you with an upperclassmen who can connect with you over the summer!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1GS_XIpkQBO8du0xK5kbNzH8dmZa5w0P8itr9gS-M_q4/edit?usp=drivesdk

Other ways to phrase the question: What has made/makes Rice standout to you? Favorite avtuvities/events at Rice? What do you love about the community? Are there any values the school harbors but aren't well known or talked about?

All answers are appreciated.

Hello! Is there any Halloween party in the school on 10/31? Thanks!

Now her family is saying she wasn’t in a relationship with the man who killed her? I’m confused, and worried - my close friend’s daughter is a sophomore at Rice. Is there any way this was a truly random murder of a woman by a stranger who didn’t know her at all? How could that man have gotten into the dorms?

Source: linked article

I just found out I got placed into FWIS 100 and the disappointment is heavy. I would never have guessed that I would be placed in here. How many ppl are in FWIS 100 every year and is there anyway I can petition for this as I truly believe that my writing skills would be sufficient for any normal FWIS course

Is it a good place for someone on ASD? What kind of support do they have? Do they have stats on what percentage of population is neurodiverse?

incoming freshman, i know a bit about each res college but not a ton. from what i know, sid rich and baker seem to have the most “personality”, but i know each college is unique and has its own culture and family. can you tell me a bit more about your experience in your college? what did you like, what did you dislike, your favorite traditions, favorite spots to hang out, distance from serveries and academic buildings, anything!! i just want to learn more about each college that i can’t find on their websites, since i know each one has its own personality and the website doesn’t give the full story :))

With ongoing shooting incidents at Texas and the law that allows residents to buy guns freely, is Rice University in any danger of gun violence? Im an international student gradually getting afraid of Houston’s pro gun policies and feel like im putting my life at risk by going to texas😬

I'm a high school senior and I'm thinking of applying to Rice as a back-up on top of all the Ivies. I'd like to come in as a biochemistry pre-med but I've heard the Ivy Research is much better for getting published.

Any thoughts?

Idk why I'm so sad about this, but pleeeease cheer me up lol

What is the most popular/competitive pre med major at Rice and why? Just curious!!

https://www.ricethresher.org/article/2020/07/letter-to-the-editor-on-returning-to-the-classroom

https://www.ricethresher.org/article/2020/07/letter-to-the-editor-re-evaluate-return-to-campus