As exciting and stimulating as it is to be a student at Rice
University with its interesting classes, world renowned
professors, residential colleges and time-honored
traditions, the day will come when you will graduate
and venture out into the real world. As a social sciences
major, you may graduate with a host of questions going
through your mind, like, “What I am going to do with
my degree? Should I get a job with a major corporation,
small firm, hospital or government agency? What
about graduate school or law school? And should I stay
in Houston?”
Project Gateway is designed to help you answer these questions and
transition from the academic world to the real world. 
First, Social
Sciences Undergraduate Research Enterprise (SSURE) funds independent
research projects for students and provides course credit. If you ever wanted
to study one of the topics discussed in a class on your own, this program is for
you.
Second, social sciences interns receive up to three hours of social
sciences credit (SOSC 421) for internships at various businesses, hospitals
and government agencies, both in the United States and abroad. Have you ever
wondered what it is like to work at a major brokerage house or on Capitol Hill? If
so, become a social sciences intern. 
Finally, the Social Sciences International
Ambassador Program is an exciting program that awards stipends to Rice
Student Ambassadors majoring in social sciences to represent Rice University abroad.
During this unique international experience, students have the opportunity to meet
with Rice alumni, local officials, business professionals and university leaders so they
gain a better understanding of their host country. If you ever wished you could live and
learn in a foreign country, then start packing your bags.
