<p>Hello,</p>
<p>The Rice "essay" question asks, "The quality of Rice's academic life and the Residential College System are heavily influenced by the unique life experiences and cultural traditions each student brings. What personal perspective do you feel that you will contribute to life at Rice? (500 word limit)"</p>
<p>I was wondering if they wanted an actual essay (with a title and a remarkable event/story) or a response (directly answering the question without alluding to anything else). Can anyone help me?</p>