I. Geographical environment
Rice University is located in quiet Houston, Texas, in the southern United States. Houston covers an area of 8778.3 1 square mile and has a population of about 4.22 million.
Second, cultural life.
This school belongs to the new Ivy League. Houston is one of the cities where local American companies can perform four major arts: drama, ballet, opera and symphony. Houston's colorful entertainment industry has received strong support from the public and professional groups. These groups include: Houston Culture and Arts Council, Arts Foundation and Houston Arts Council. Houston also provides many performance venues for cultural activities, including Wertham Theatre, Jesse (Jones Hall), Alley Theatre and a concert hall with a seating capacity of 3,036 people.
Third, the natural landscape
There are not many tourist attractions in Houston, among which the most famous ones are Houston Space Center, Herman Park, Miller Outdoor Theatre, Rice University, San Singto Ancient Battlefield, China City and so on.
Fourth, climate.
Houston is located in the open coastal plain with many rivers and lakes, with an average elevation of only 15 meters. The climate is warm and humid. 65438+ 10, the monthly average temperature 12.6℃, August 28.9℃, and annual precipitation 1 150 mm, which is often hit by hurricanes at the turn of summer and autumn.
Verb (abbreviation for verb) transport
There are two important airports in Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport. The total length of expressway system in Houston is 926.2km, covering the whole Houston area. In addition, Houston can reach Canada, Midwest Industrial Zone, Texas and Mexico along Interstate 69 expressway. Houston subway is the first bus system in the city, followed by the bus system. After nearly four years of construction, the Houston subway was officially put into use in June 2004. American National Railroad Passenger Transport Company provides sunset express service for Houston (from Los Angeles to New Orleans), passing through Houston and stopping in the north of downtown.
Intransitive verb airport/airport pick-up information
Rice University is a 20-minute drive from Houston Airport and can fly directly from Beijing to Houston. Students can contact CSSA of Rice University to pick up the plane. Or you can choose to take Line 50 for the 700 light rail.
Seven, the surrounding enterprises
The Texas Medical Center in Houston is one of the largest medical centers in the United States and the world. Houston is a world-famous space city with the famous Johnson Space Center. Houston is also the center of American energy and petrochemical industry, and American resource giants such as Marathon Oil and EOG Resources are stationed in Houston. These institutions or companies will bring rare employment opportunities to Houston.