<p>1) The University of St. Thomas and the University of Houston are located pretty close to Rice. UH and Rice are longtime rivals for sporting events, but the rivalry between the two schools pretty much ends there because they are so different. However, Rice students often have friends at UH and attend some events there. </p>
<p>2) Q&A sponsors the annual charity drag show held in the undergraduate pub on campus, helps out with trainings for Rice’s Ally Program, and works with Rice’s float in the Houston Pride Parade. It’s worth noting, too, that the Pride float is also a university-wide undertaking - the upcoming parade (06/23) is advertised in the university’s official events calendar on the Rice home page. Q&A members also have access to the larger LGBT groups at UH and attend events there.</p>
<p>3) On Rice’s perimeter there is a nearly 3-mile crushed-granite pathway shaded by double rows of live oak trees that is frequented by joggers at all times of the day. Our Rec center has over 100,000 sq ft of recreation and workout space. There’s lots of cardio equipment (with flat-screen tvs attached), resistance training equipment, and pretty much everything you need to stay in shape. Students are there during all hours, but of course some times are less popular than others (e.g. my fave 6am slot, haha).</p>
<p>4) Deciding whether a party is “worth going to” depends on your personal tastes, but there are public parties, college nights, private parties, or other celebrations to stay entertained most weeks. For me, one of the great things that make the themed public parties on the weekends often worth going to is the opportunity to walk over to another college with a group of friends to party while wearing togas or '80s outfits or whatever. haha Good times.</p>