<p>Hey guys, I'm a high school senior that is pretty interested in Rollins. I just wanted to hear what people would say about the education, in general, of the classes in math, economics and philosophy because I am interested in studying all three. Now obviously I am not suggesting that I'll pull off a triple major; I just wanted to hear comments about how well a student that takes the initiative and wants to learn can do in these departments at Rollins.</p>
<p>So ya, thanks people!</p>
<p>S has taken several math course and has enjoyed the professors. He has a math minor. Email a couple and ask if you can talk to them about the courses etc… unless you are able to visit and can sit in on the classes and then meet with the professors. They are very approachable and love to talk all things math related as my son has just stopped by for office visits to chat. Don’t know much about the economics and philosophy courses as neither S or D has has those courses.</p>
<p>I believe he has had Anderson, Vitray and Yellen probably the others as well but don’t remember. Yellen is one of the professors we met on our initial visit to the campus and we really liked him and in fact have stopped by to see him when we have been back on campus.</p>
<p>S is about to graduate as an honors program member and Econ major. He has enjoyed most of his Econ, math, and philosophy profs. He had no difficulty getting into a top grad program. As a parent I firmly that because of rollins small size and dedicated faculty you have great chance to get an outstanding liberal arts education if you so choose. I also believe that there is a small minority that choose to party too much and miss out on a great education. If you take the initiative and strike an appropriate balance there, you will get an outstanding education and have a great time as well.</p>
<p>Thank you for the responses, SweetTea and laxdad! I am really interested in Rollins for a lot of reasons, but I just couldn’t find any comments on the courses in these courses that I’m interested in. Anyways, you two have given me even more confidence in Rollins College. Actually, one of my worries in going to Rollins was the difficulty in getting into a top grad school from a small college like Rollins (an irrational worry, now that I think of it), so thanks for that reassurance, laxdad. If I am lucky enough to receive the Alfond Scholarship, I will most definitely attend!</p>
<p>While my S is a junior and not entering grad school yet I do believe there is a strong acceptance to top grad schools from those I have heard about. With any LAC there will be great access to professors that will give guidance and support as you look for internships and to give great recommendations for internships and grad school. Laxdad is correct in saying that those who take the initiative will receive an outstanding education. There will be those who squander their abilities but Rollins has been outstanding for my S. </p>
<p>For a school of its size there have been many outside scholarships as well. My S is currently in the running for a Goldwater and Udall scholarship and even if he does not receive one that will be a nice notation on his resume as he applies to grad school. Beyond the initial scholarships to attend the college consider the relationships you will cultivate with the faculty that may lead to nomination for Goldwater, Udall, Rhodes, Marshall and other scholarships. Many research universities will boast of the number of different types of scholars they produce but considering the smaller pool of applicants from a LAC if you shine you will be noticed.</p>