<p>Can someone tell what exactly happens on the overnight visits? I signed up for one, but there isn't much information on the website. I assume you just hang out with your host all night, but what about the next day? Do you go to classes with them?</p>
<p>Pretty much you can do whatever you want. Typically you would go to class with him/her the next day or with one of his or her friends (if none of their classes interest you), but you aren't required to do so. Usually, if you say "I'd like to do ..." your host will show you how (or pawn you off on someone who can). If you stay on a weekend, then you obviously miss the class experience, but on the plus side, there's typically a lot more fun activities going on. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. I'm on the list to get some prospies sometime, so there's a small chance we might be meeting someday soon. Good luck!</p>
<p>Are we allowed to choose our host? Say I have a friend who goes there. Will I be able to stay overnight at her place?</p>
<p>Should be able to. I'm not sure how you go about doing so "officially"; you might just have to email or call the admissions office. Of course, you can always just stay with your friend for the heck of it, without going through the actual overnight process.</p>
<p>Haha, awesome. Can I still put that I "stayed overnight" on my application, even though it wasn't through the admissions office?</p>
<p>Clendenenator - your answers are really helpful. I've seen you all over the Rice section. :)</p>
<p>Thanks, I guess (internet loser).</p>
<p>I would think that it would be fine to put that you stayed overnight. For one, I'm not entirely certain they even keep track of that, and also it plays a negligible, if any, role in the admissions process. But, I can't promise anything, so it may still be best to email admissions.</p>
<p>I suggest emailing them and asking if you can do an overnight - then ask if you can stay with your host friend. I think it's a good idea to go "on record" as having done an overnight.</p>