THESOCIALSCIENCES UNDERGRADUATE GATEWAYPROGRAM

Students majoring in the social sciences often have the question, “What am I going to do with my degree?” Rice University students have an answer to this question in the form of the Gateway Program offered by the School of Social Sciences.

Mission:

The Gateway Program provides experiential and co-curricular opportunities for Social Sciences undergraduates to apply what they learn in the classroom to real life. Our internships and practica, research, international programs, and events are designed to lead our majors to a thoughtful path to career development and selfdiscovery. Thus, prior to graduation, social sciences students have an idea what it takes to build networks and become leaders in academia and the workforce.

Values:

Experiential Education leading to student self-discovery and thoughtful career development.

Networking and relationship building that begins with Social Sciences faculty, alumni and staff and grows into the greater Rice and global community.

Gaining new knowledge and skills that address critical thinking and problem solving; increasing teamwork and leadership capacity; and growing appreciation for global communities. Building a community that leads to increased community engagement, student success, and a robust social sciences alumni network.