<p>Ok, so Rice is D-1 for athletics.
Then there is something completely different called distribution requirements. You need to take 12 credit hours (usually 3 or 4 classes) in each of three areas: D-1 (humanities), D-2 (social sciences), and D-3 (natural sciences). </p>
<p>Languages are part of D-1, though most linguistics classes are D-2. Only 200-level and above languages count for distribution.</p>
<p>You can use AP or IB credit to fulfill them. I know a girl who did ALL her distribution through AP credit, but that is very uncommon. </p>
<p>Usually your major is in one area, so that area is taken care of, and then you just have to do the other 2. Check out these websites for more info:</p>
<p>AP credit: <a href="http://www.ruf.rice.edu/%7Ereg/ap/f05s06.html#ap%5B/url%5D">http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~reg/ap/f05s06.html#ap</a></p>
<p>Distribution requirements: <a href="http://www.ruf.rice.edu/%7Ereg/distribution/index.html%5B/url%5D">http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~reg/distribution/index.html</a></p>
<p>Classes that count for distribution: <a href="http://www.ruf.rice.edu/%7Ereg/distribution/dc_0506.pdf%5B/url%5D">http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~reg/distribution/dc_0506.pdf</a></p>
<p>I personally dislike D1 the most. D2 is my favorite. But I have friends who love D1. It just depends on the person.</p>