Welcome first-years to one of the busiest weeks of your college experience! Orientation leaves little room to sleep, relax, watch TV, hang out or grow homesick. Be prepared to be submerged and drowned in information about Rollins College, learn to repeat "We are Rollins College" in your sleep, and meet so many new people whose names you will probably forget in thirty minutes.
Day One: The peer educators arrived on campus. After painlessly moving into my apartment in Sutton, I attended the Peer Mentor Luau. I have never been to a luau before, but I can truly say that that was not a luau. Instead of dancing girls and roasting pigs, we had Doug Little and catered hotdogs.
Upon entering your first year at Rollins, you may wonder about the popular places to hang out both on campus and within Winter Park. As part of your local orientation you may want to refer to this list of just a few of the places that Rollins students seem to gravitate towards.
Becoming familiar with the Rollins campus can be almost as difficult as getting used to your new roommate's snoring. Lucky for you, the Rollins campus only covers 70 acres. Therefore, by the time you are finished reading this article, you will be more than well-equipped to find your way to class come Monday morning.
Dr. Michael Gunter An Associate Professor of Politics, Dr. Gunter serves as Director of the International Relations Program as well as the Director of the Living and Learning Communities. He is also the advisor for the Washington Semester Program and Model UN student organization.