Rollins College Reviews

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.

The dorms are okay. They’re not...

The dorms are okay. They’re not great, but they don’t suck. I live in Ward, and I really like it. It’s in a great location on campus, right next to the library, the bookstore, and the Campus Center.

Before going to parties, everyone...

Before going to parties, everyone pre-games in their rooms so they are drunk when they get there. Then they drink even more at the party. So basically, it doesn’t matter what the party is like; the students are mostly focused on just getting wasted.

What can I say? Tell me one...

What can I say? Tell me one college where drugs don’t appear? Personally, and I’m a junior, I’ve never run into a problem with them.

Campus Safety is pretty strict,...

Campus Safety is pretty strict, from what I’ve heard.

Drugs are a significant offense on...

Drugs are a significant offense on campus. If caught, there are severe consequences. Underage drinking isn’t as bad, but there are some penalties for that, as well. It really depends, I guess.

I used to hate Rollins. I realized...

I used to hate Rollins. I realized later that this was due to a bad roommate, not a bad school. If you are not the stereotype, you do have to work a bit harder to meet people. Live in dorms, and you will find at least one person you like. I met most of my friends this way; with the exception of two I met in upper-level classes, where students usually share interests. I’m glad now I didn’t transfer. Once you acclimate and look a little further (and get over the bitterness you’re sure to feel at first when you don’t immediately fit in), you will find something you love.

I love going to school at Rollins....

I love going to school at Rollins. The atmosphere, classes, food, and people make me feel like I go to school in paradise.

I wouldn’t leave Rollins if...

I wouldn’t leave Rollins if someone paid me! I love the teachers, and I love my friends. What more could a girl want?

In the past year, Rollins has...

In the past year, Rollins has really cracked down with a ton of "write-ups." Usually if you're at a party—very few don't get broken up—you get can out of trouble, but if campus security finds alcohol or drugs in your room, you will definitely be in trouble.

It is really hard to park on...

It is really hard to park on campus. Most of us just park in the parking garage across the street from campus.

Sometimes parking is somewhat of a...

Sometimes parking is somewhat of a hassle, especially walking to the parking garage. If you have credit coming into Rollins and will change class standings after the first semester of the year, be sure to only purchase a semester decal, or else Campus Safety won’t let you exchange. In other words, your sophomore decal that restricts you to the garage for a junior one that lets you actually park on campus.

Parking on campus is a nightmare!...

Parking on campus is a nightmare! But, the parking garage is always the next best thing.

Everywhere to park on campus is...

Everywhere to park on campus is illegal; everything is reserved. Learn to use the parking garage.

Parking on campus is inadequate,...

Parking on campus is inadequate, and more parking space needs to be developed.

Never take your car off campus...

Never take your car off campus during the middle of the day, or else you won’t find a parking space again.

Parking is easy only in the garage.

Parking is the biggest problem on...

Parking is the biggest problem on campus. Campus safety tries to keep it under control, but there is just not enough room. Rollins does own a parking garage that is usually never full. Students are just really lazy and don’t ever want to park on the top floor. Beware of parking at Rollins.

Parking is nonexistent at Rollins....

Parking is nonexistent at Rollins. It is impossible to park, and if you do find a parking spot, Campus Safety decides that you happen to be parking illegally. That costs you $50, and if you commit that offense two more times, it then costs you $400 to remove a big yellow boot on your back wheel.

The parking scene is not very bad...

The parking scene is not very bad at all. It is pretty easy to park, but be careful, because Campus Safety will give you a ticket if you don’t have a sticker on your car or if you park in the wrong area.

Park on campus only if you like...

Park on campus only if you like parking tickets.

Parking sucks! Even the garage is...

Parking sucks! Even the garage is a 10-minute walk from my dorm. On campus, it’s really difficult to find spaces.

Parking is horrendous on campus....

Parking is horrendous on campus. It is so disorganized and Campus Safety is always writing students and visitors parking tickets ($30 or more a piece). They built a parking garage across the street from campus, which I find is the easiest place to park if you don’t mind a short walk to classes.

Parking sucks. No, it’s not easy...

Parking sucks. No, it’s not easy to park! They need more parking on campus. It’s ridiculous how far away from my dorm I’ve had to park before.

Most people (probably 99 percent)...

Most people (probably 99 percent) have their own vehicles. The public bus system has stops all over town and has a schedule available for anyone who wants to use it.