For centuries, highly motivated students at leading universities in the United States (e.g., Princeton, Harvard, Yale, Rice) and in Europe (e.g., Cambridge, Oxford), have belonged to unique residential communities. True to this tradition, the HRC extends the learning experience well beyond the walls of the classroom in order to promote intellectual, social, and spiritual growth. Students admitted to the HRC belong to a community that is much bigger than the individual and endures well beyond graduation. But, don't be fooled -- we're not just about studying . . . far from it! Members of the HRC have the chance to relax and unwind in informal settings with friends and professors, and participate in a wide variety of social events.