<p>This generation of kids seems so worried about “prestige!” Choose Rice for the right reasons - great school, close-knit res college system, tons of opportunities for research/study abroad/work, mentoring, fun and laidback kids, good professors. Don’t worry about the prestige. You will find that the experiences you have at Rice will open many doors, and that the Rice degree carries with it a lot of respect in the academic world and with major employers. If you are worried about careers, check the names of companies interviewing at the Rice job fairs. But really, stop worrying about prestige!</p>