<p>Hey!
I heard some rumors that the students at Rice are a bit introverted but I think that people in general err more to the shy side than the voice-booming, laughter-generating extrovert side. So, for those who attend or have knowledge of Rice's environment, would you say that the social vibe is more or less than that of your high school?</p>
<p>To me, social ingenuity is absolutely vital and that the best way to nourish that ability is to be around those who are slightly more social than yourself so you have a model of sorts. I would deem myself as a budding extrovert. I can improve on much but am still capable of getting my name known (not through notoriety) and generating laughter.</p>
<p>p.s. I'm doing ED too. Good luck to all you ED'ers!</p>
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<p>So you were an introvert at some point and are now changing?</p>
<p>No. I was an introvert and have been changing. I decided to kill that persona three years ago and have succeeded much but I’m going to excel even more. I think the adjective “budding” was a bit off. Perhaps extrovert-who-wants-to-even-better would do me more justice if it wasn’t so bulky.</p>
<p>So, what is the social scene at Rice like? I can’t fly to Houston so I’d like to hear a few opinions before signing my life away to probably one of the greatest places ever.</p>
<p>What I love most about Rice is not only that it’s a healthy mix of introverts and extroverts, but also that both types of people intermix and get along really well. The college system helps more introverted students come out of their shells, while giving extroverts the opportunity to branch out of the college and meet more people if they so desire. I used to be incredibly introverted in high school and am now an extrovert–a complete 180. Rice is full of passionate, excited students who care about academics but also having a social life, however they want that to happen.</p>
<p>The alcohol policy also helps keeps things mixed, because it’s not like the partiers/extroverts just go off campus to drink, thus leaving introverts behind. Everyone hangs out together and you can definitely go to parties without drinking, thus experiencing a healthy mix of people.</p>
<p>So the rumor about socially untapped students outnumbering the extroverts is false? Thank god.
You, sir, are one foul demon, for now I have no reason to procrastinate my Rice essays. Ah, the horror of the blank, white page! haha thanks for your input. I want to attend all the more now. </p>
<p>Peace out!
Kwally3</p>
<p>Well, the socially untapped may outnumber the socially adept, but you don’t see them anyway.</p>
<p>There are more extroverts out and about here than you will ever be able to physically befriend.</p>