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Leading Owls Podcast
From New Student to O-Week Leader: Aislinn on Getting Involved at Rice
On this episode of Leading Owls, we sit down with Aislinn, a standout student leader and one of this year’s O-Week Coordinators for Wiess College. From her first year on New Student Council to joining 11 IM sports teams (yes—eleven!), Aislinn has made the most of her Rice experience by diving headfirst into nearly every corner of campus life.
We talk about what it’s really like to get involved at Rice, how to find your place in the college system, and how she balances everything from research and health advising to camp counseling and O-Week. Whether you’re a new student looking for your first club or a current Owl ready to take on more, Aislinn’s story is full of practical advice, energy, and inspiration.
Plus—her favorite Rice traditions, the best Wiess memories, and a rapid-fire round you won’t want to miss.
The Leading Owls Podcast is hosted and produced by the Doerr Institute for New Leaders.
Edited by: Blake C. Hollaway
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