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Rice has lots of parties, many nationally known.
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<p>Certainly not "many," more like one (NOD). Besides, a party reputation is what you would want to look for, not a reputation of particular parties. Rice is wet and you can party in dorms. There are few off-campus parties, unlike some schools. Rice is definitely work hard/play hard, so you <em>will</em> see people stressing and studying throught the week and letting loose on the weekends.</p>