1) lots of clubs:
Rice University Clubs My kids both love their club sports. I'm always amazed at how busy Rice kids are, and how involved they are in so many different things (including all the theater productions the res colleges put on).
2) Not restrict making friends. You will start out closest to your res college, because you will know them the best from O-week, but as you join and participate in different activities your circle of friends will increase.
3) My outgoing, socially active kids love Rice. Thankfully they don't share all the parties and things they participate in with me
, but I hear about plenty still. Club sports are great, lots of fun themed parties. Dd specially likes the Passport-to-Houston and Rice Night stuff (free performances and events at opera, ballet, museum openings, music events, etc). I've been on campus many times; I see lots of social outgoing people. (note: this is just from a Mom's perspective. I'm sure some students will chime in soon.) I also think that one of the nice things about Rice's res system, is that it allows any less social kids a chance to be part of the family, too!