<p>I am interested in majoring in PoliSci in the subfield of International Relations, and I don't know much about the department at Rice. Does anyone know anything about how strong the PoliSci department is at Rice? </p>
<p>I was also wondering if anyone knows anything about the Policy studies major? Many of the areas of study seem pretty interesting as well.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>I live close to Rice have gone to camps at Rice, I don’t think political science at Rice is particularly strong, but it’s not that bad either. Rice is strong in Biomedical Engineering, all other types of engineering, and the sciences.</p>
<p>I majored in Poli at Rice, though I concentrated in comparative. It was solid. The Baker Institute is a really great resource.</p>
<p>That’s great to know, thanks!!</p>
<p>Hey, NYskins, what’s the situation with the Baker Institute and Rice undergraduates–are students able to intern and/or do research there? And also, is it something that’s pretty accessible to all students, or competitive + selective.</p>
<p>The student forum at Baker Institute meets weekly and has brought some excellent speakers to campus. Students apply to join: [BISF</a> at Rice University - Join the Student Forum](<a href=“http://www.bisf.rice.edu/announcements/jointhebakerinstitutestudentforum/]BISF”>http://www.bisf.rice.edu/announcements/jointhebakerinstitutestudentforum/)</p>
<p>Political Science is strong at Rice – with some superb profs who find the time to forge ties with students who show strong interest. Also, Sociology is particularly vital at Rice – with a team of nationally respected profs and ample paid on campus research opps – and strong grad school placement. </p>
<p>Establishing close ties with profs provides additional enlightenment for students – and often leads to strong recommendations for summer internships, grad school/professional school apps, as well as paid research jobs on campus. </p>
<p>Reach out to a prof who interests you during office hours, after classes and benefit from the collaborative spirit that abounds on campus.</p>
<p>I’m just wondering:
How are the PolSci professors? and
How easy it is to double major and maintain a good GPA (like a 3.5+ for med school)?</p>
<p>I’ve heard praise for Doc C, Ambler, Stein, (can’t remember other names at the moment) who connect especially well with enthusiastic students. Double majoring is very common – my son has mentioned many poli sci and econ/sociology/math double majors and also pre meds who are majoring in poli sci. You might want to explore the website to to see what it takes to make President’s s List each term (top 30%) – I would guess many are pre meds and double majors …</p>
<p>more about student opps at the Baker Institute:
[James</a> A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy Rice University | About | Student Opportunities](<a href=“http://www.bakerinstitute.org/about/education]James”>http://www.bakerinstitute.org/about/education)</p>