<p>My high school is extremly cliquey and self-segregated which is very frustrating at times. </p>
<p>I don't want to see any more of this social scene after graduating from high school.
Yet, I have heard even many top-notch schools can be very cliquey with frats etc.
I know Rice dosn't have any frat or sorority but I don't think it means Rice is not cliquey, self-segregated.</p>
<p>A renowned Rice college system might prevent this problem? or maybe make it worse?</p>
<p>Please tell me your honest opinion on this topic.</p>
<p>It depends by year. One of the classes above me was extremely cliquey and the other was not. It really depends on the luck of the draw.</p>
<p>A lot of this can be caused by the housing situation. Some colleges kick sophomores and some kick juniors off campus. Based on who moves where can decide the groups that stay together.</p>
<p>By and large, Rice has more mature people than highschool, so the cliques and groups are far less in your face and dominant.</p>
<p>In my time here so far, Rice students are generally down to earth, wholesome, good natured students. Cliques are not exclusive, and high school drama is left outside the hedges.</p>
<p>People form groups of friends in their first semester but it is very easy to make new friends (I am a sophomore and I am still meeting cool new people!), I wouldn’t worry about it too much. People here are generally open to making new friends.</p>
<p>"although it seems like international chinese students here go to a completely different school "</p>
<p>Very true. Good point. There is a certain amount of racial cliquey-ness. Not that there is any issue on campus, just that groups start to self-segregate themselves</p>