“Have you ever wondered how Rice students always seem to know just what class to take? Or maybe you have noticed the exact opposite: Rice students who register for the maximum of 20 credit hours, and then carefully drop down to a more manageable number. What causes this phenomenon? There are several obvious causes (professor recommendations, graduation requirements, uncertainty regarding which major one wishes to pursue), but as a prospective student you may not be aware of Rice University’s Peer Academic Advising system which encourages students to seek academic guidance, advice, and direction throughout the year from fellow students.”
Check out the entire awesome post here: http://admission.blogs.rice.edu/2012/10/10/peer-academic-advising-2/