Overloaded science courses lack student-faculty interaction

Rice touts itself as a high-caliber institution, complete with small, intimate classes and endless opportunities for undergraduate advancement. As I accepted Rice's offer of admission, Rice's five-to-one student-teacher ratio kept flashing through my mind. I wanted the chance to get to know all of my professors and avoid being a nameless sheep among hundreds of others. In addition to the small classes promised, Rice's proximity to the Texas Medical Center and its strong emphasis on scientific research made Rice a haven for pre-med students. I was sold on the university's pre-med-friendly image and the idea of personalized learning.