<p>It depends on where you live. The area around Rice is very nice and upscale. If you snag a house in the immediate neighborhood, you are very close to campus. I had a friend who lived just north of campus off of Rice Blvd; they were about as close to the Quad as I was from Wiess.</p>
<p>silentsailor, I don’t believe that Rice guarantees 3 years of housing. It always works out that Seniors and Juniors/Sophomores (some colleges kick off juniors and some sophomores) get housing (freshmen are guaranteed). That said, it is feasible that there are so many freshmen and seniors that some members of the next in line cannot find space. It is extremely unlikely, as the odds aren’t stacked that way.</p>
<p>As for the UG experience, I graduated 2 years ago although I have been back a million times since. I think Rice is still a great place with a very special atmosphere. I am a fan of President Leebron and what he has done so far; some don’t feel the same way.</p>
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<p>This. If the professor says no and this is needed to graduate or keep up with your major, go talk to your advisor, master, head of department etc. and tell them that you cannot finish your major without it. They will find a way to make it work.</p>