Rollins College - Academics

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This small liberal arts school deserves its reputation for academic excellence due to the quality of its faculty. The school’s small size facilitates close interaction between students and faculty. At Rollins, no student is just a number. Teachers generally know not only your name, but your major, plans after college, and academic strengths. They are always available to help or simply to talk. Of course, there are always exceptions. Some teachers are simply boring, a few exhibit lack of respect towards students, and occasionally you hear of teachers who really don’t teach at all, but hand out materials and expect work turned in. However, the majority of professors at Rollins are here because they have a genuine desire to impart knowledge in their field, and this shows in their enthusiasm and dedication to teaching.

Most students will agree that Rollins professors are exceptional; which is perhaps the greatest strength of the college. Complaints are common, however, concerning the limited majors offered, especially in the areas of business and performing arts. A considerable number of students create their own major for this reason. Rollins students often find the workload here relatively heavy, but certainly doable. Teachers tend to be flexible as well, or at least willing to take student’s concerns into account. Overall, the college at least meets and generally succeeds the expectations of entering students for academic quality.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

I find the teachers very nice and... I find the teachers very nice and helpful. They are willing to make learning a fun experience, and I do find many of my classes interesting. I loved my creative writing class and many of my psychology courses. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

The teachers are great. They are... The teachers are great. They are liberal, while most of the students appear to be more conservative, so it’s a nice change. The classes are all interesting, I find, and the teachers seem passionate about their work, as well as very easy to get in touch with. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

Most all of the teachers are very... Most all of the teachers are very good and unique. The classes are interesting, but it is a good idea to ask other students what classes they have enjoyed and what they would recommend. It is a small campus, so use that to your advantage. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

I have been thoroughly impressed... I have been thoroughly impressed with the faculty at Rollins. They are always available for help and dedicated to really inspiring learning. I have no complaints concerning the teachers, but I sometimes feel the relatively limited number of majors (compared to larger universities) restrains students. Some of my friends have had to transfer because their major was unavailable here. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

The professors are awesome; no... The professors are awesome; no complaints there. They are actually dedicated to facilitating learning and not, ‘this is what I do so I can do my research.’ Even the gen ed classes turn out to be good. My sociology class was awesome, and I’ve had some other surprises, like canoe class (and no sarcasm here, this was something that I looked forward to). 12345 Academics Report

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Did You Know?

Rollins was ranked first in Florida in the “Great Schools at Great Prices” category for offering the best value, which related academic quality with the net cost of attendance for a student who receives the average level of financial aid.

Rollins is the oldest recognized college in Florida, and the only comprehensive liberal arts college in the state.

The study abroad program at Rollins is extremely popular, especially during junior year. Students can choose from a variety of exotic destinations and live either with a host family or in a partner university. The program is praised for being easy to get involved with and providing many options for study and internships.

Each semester, during the stressful week of finals, Rollins holds “Al’s Free Pancake Flip.” This nighttime feast is provided for students to enjoy a delicious breakfast that holds them over while studying into the wee hours of the morning.

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