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Get the inside scoop from those who know it best: your future classmates.
What’s it like to live and learn at Rollins? Who better to answer that question than our students. Meet a few our student ambassadors in the Office of Admission and choose one you’d like to connect with. Send them a quick text to their phone number below, and they’ll hit you back in 24 hours or less. Standard messaging rates may apply.
Denathany Cerpa ’27
Hometown: Kissimmee, Florida
Major: Business Management & Theatre Arts Minor
Why I Chose Rollins: From the start, I knew I wanted to go to a school that developed my interpersonal relationships rather than a simple “listen, learn, and go back to your room” mentality. I love hands-on work and working through challenges no matter how difficult they might seem at first. After touring the school and seeing some of those interactions, it was solidified for me.
Text Denathany at +1 407-543-1619
Angelina Davidson ’25
Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland
Major: Elementary Education
Why I Chose Rollins: I decided to come to Rollins because of the interactive learning community and our close relationships within the local Orlando area. I feel very prepared for life post-graduation due to the immersive opportunities offered here.
Text Angelina at +1 407-543-1488
Evelyn Dietz ’28
Hometown: Buffalo, New York
Major: International Relations
Why I Chose Rollins: Despite my initial plan to move out of Florida for college, Rollins diverted me in the best possible way. The gorgeous architecture, welcoming environment, and incredibly promising study abroad programs called out to me in a way that the other schools I had toured had not. My choice to attend Rollins has already rewarded me with amazing people and experiences, so much so that I’m willing to endure the Florida heat.
Text Evelyn at +1 407-759-4969
Colby MacDonald ’25
Hometown: Flagler Beach, Florida
Major: Business Management
Why I Chose Rollins: The small class sizes and personalized approach to education is what attracted me to Rollins. Being able to make lasting and meaningful connections with professors was an opportunity I could not find at many other larger schools. Everyone at Rollins wants to help you succeed on your journey—this had a big influence on why I chose to come to Rollins. In addition, with campus in the middle of Winter Park and having easy access to downtown Orlando allows for many great opportunities and experiences.
Text Colby at +1 407-759-3563
Sydney Moy ’25
Hometown: Deer Park, Ohio
Major: Biology Major, Pre-Dental Program (Pre-Health), Chemistry Minor
Why I Chose Rollins: I visited Rollins right when the pandemic started to shut things down. I fell in love with the campus, and I felt that the campus was very lively and open to everyone who comes to visit.
Text Sydney at +1 321-204-2398
Morgan Pendergrace ’27
Hometown: Lakeville, Massachusetts
Major: Marine Biology
Why I Chose Rollins: I chose to come to Rollins for the beautiful sunny weather, great location, and small campus. The academics are great here, and I like how the class sizes are small so the professor can know you personally. I also love that the area is packed with lots of things to do on the weekends and on breaks.
Text Morgan at +1 407-646-3776
Helena Spence ’28
Hometown: Lake Nona, Florida/Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Major: International Business, Psychology
Why I Chose Rollins: I love the campus, and it made me feel at home. It had the courses that I was interested in and great programs that will help you excel and feel comfortable.
Text Helena at +1 407-646-3757
Vivian Thompson ’26
Hometown: Old Saybrook, Connecticut
Major: Business Management
Why I Chose Rollins: When I first came to Rollins, I loved the beautiful campus and the broad number of opportunities that the College offers. I felt a great sense of community as soon as I got on campus. Also, the small class sizes were appealing as this enables connections to be made with professors which has always been important to me. Rollins is additionally located in a great area with many things to do!
Text Vivian at +1 321-204-8208
Emma Westcott ’25
Hometown: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Major: Psychology
Why I Chose Rollins: I chose Rollins because I instantly felt welcome upon entering the extraordinarily beautiful campus. As a prospective student touring for the first time, I felt like I was more than a number and that I genuinely mattered to the people with whom I was speaking. The small, supportive community feeling on campus was inspiring and something I had to be a part of.
Text Emma at +1 407-543-1655
Aniya “Niya” Wright ’27
Hometown: Orlando, Florida
Major: Communication Studies, Business Management
Why I Chose Rollins: I chose Rollins because of its small and beautiful campus that radiated community. I appreciate how it gave me a sense of home away from home, and I love how it has given me endless opportunities to pursue my passions as well as explore new interests.
Text Niya at +1 407-676-7215
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