<p>I'm wondering how comfortable my D would be at Rice. She's very liberal and nonreligious and active in the Gay movement. Is there be a large community that she could be a part of or would she stand out, in a negative way.</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>I would not worry about it. My understanding from DD is that they couldn't get enough tickets for everyone who wanted to go to the Obama rally in Houston, but were giving away the John McCain tickets on campus in a smaller venue. She feels very at home as a liberal. Also, several of the guys she hangs out with are openly gay. Of course Rice is not large so there really is no large community of anything, but it does seem as if live and let live prevail. For organizations you should look them up on the web site and see if any fit. Rice</a> University Clubs
Although there are strong religious organizations, DD is not particularly religious and feels just fine. DD is very comfortable at Rice. The residential college system is so good she feel quite at home.</p>
<p>Even though it's in Texas, Rice is a pretty liberal school. I think your daughter would feel perfectly at home at Rice, especially when compared to conservative Texas schools like A&M.</p>
<p>My DD is gay and liberal and an atheist, and she loves Rice and has been very happy there. My son says there are a few activists in Campus Crusade for Christ that are a little overboard, but most students are not religious, and those that are are not in-your-face about it. The school is a nice mix of very liberal with some conservatives for interest. ;) p.m. me if you have any more questions...</p>
<p>"most students are not religious, and those that are are not in-your-face about it."</p>
<p>Or to put it another way, since they are "not in-your-face about it", one would not be able to make the broad statement that "most students are not religious".</p>
<p>Just reporting what the son said..... DD has said similar things, and she has been there for almost four years. :)</p>
<p>These messages put our minds at ease. Thank you. Now all my D needs is an acceptance and a huge merit award. Oh, well, one step at a time.</p>
<p>I'm openly gay, atheist, and pretty liberal. I've never felt at all out of place at Rice. True, there are some conservative, go to church every Sunday, people on campus, but they are definitely not the majority. Rice's political scene tends to be very civil. You may not find that many people to join you in political activism, but you'll find hardly anyone who looks down on you because you're involved.</p>
<p>Just to add, when my son and I visited, the philosophy course we say in on was taught by a young gay woman with a mullet.</p>
<p>Great teacher BTW.</p>
<p>Rice has a very large silent conservative majority. Everyone is generally really tolerant, but remember this is Texas.
When I started at Rice I was in complete shock at how conservative it was. I'm from miami. Kids from around texas and other southern states were in shock a how liberal it was.
Rice isn't as liberal as harvard, but everyone is really tolerant.
As for political activism, most people don't care and don't feel the need for their views to be challenged. Rice needs more politically active people.</p>
<p>it seems like your daughter will be fine at Rice, socially. Honestly, Rice students are about the nicest people I've ever met. Everyone is extremely friendly, helpful, and accepting. I wouldn't say that there's any one belief system or worldview that would make anyone more likely to be accepted or rejected by students here. You will be able to find groups of people who both agree and disagree with you, and they'll (almost) all want to be your friend, regardless of beliefs. Seriously.</p>