<p>Listening to your gut is so important. And it’s not easy to make a big decision when your parents, relatives are rooting for a place that doesn’t feel comfortable. Please remember that you’re the one who’s going to be living there, waking up there every morning – </p>
<p>My son had an easier time – when our family flew out to see Rice during Owl Days, we all felt the friendliness and vitality of the campus, and had wonderful chats with students and a few profs that helped us decide that this was the ideal school!<br>
But … ultimately it was my son who had to turn down some nice offers and decide that this was where he wanted to spend the next four years. And, yes – with just one year to go, he’s extremely glad that he chose Rice. </p>
<p>Slayerlax, I suggest that if a visit’s not possible, you learn more about Rice through local alum, CC, college guides, college advisers. There are also virtual tours and you might like this student-made video about a freshman at Rice trying to meet a deadline
[YouTube</a> - Deadline](<a href=“Deadline - YouTube”>Deadline - YouTube)</p>