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Rice University

6 reviews
4.98 / 5 based on 6 reviews
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NA, Karachi, Pakistan
Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
That Houston is actually better than people give it credit for...
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
4
Costs
3
Activities
3
Campus life
3
Party / people
4
Weather / location
4
Personal recommendation
Enjoy yourself while you're here - I think that's the key that makes everyone's experience better.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
3
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
Be prepared to be a part of a smallish school. Everyone here is great, from staff and faculty, to freshmen and all other students. Believe me when I say that it doesn't get any better than this...
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NA, Karachi, Pakistan
Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
It was actually great. I've heard horror stories from my friends at other universities, but my experience was by far the least painful - I've actually enjoyed my time thus far!
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R A
NA, Karachi, Pakistan
Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
none
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R A
NA, Karachi, Pakistan
Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
none
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R A
NA, Karachi, Pakistan
Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
none
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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NA, Karachi, Pakistan
Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
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Overall, Food, Nightlife, Telephone, Housing, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
none
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