Inside a Rollins Classroom

In small classes, big things happen. Through open discussion,

“Open discussion of the material allowed me to learn from diverse perspectives, which challenged my own perspectives and allowed me to engage in the course content on a much deeper level. I felt comfortable sharing and hearing very personal details because the small class size created a space where I came to know and trust my peers and professors.”

— Wyatt Deihl ’21 | MPH Candidate, Yale School of Public Health

When you walk into a classroom at Rollins, you don’t have to worry about finding a seat near the front—your professor is going to engage with everyone in the room. And you don’t have to worry about being put on the spot and not having the correct answer—you’re here for a discussion, a sharing of ideas. You’ll show up ready to participate—whether it’s a round-table discussion on German literature or a breakdown of a complex mathematical equation or a presentation about Taylor Swift’s latest promotional campaign— because you know your perspective is valued. You’re here to learn, to deepen your understanding of the world, to take one more step toward your postgraduate goals. In small classes designed around discussion, personal attention, and the development of 21st-century skills like critical thinking and collaboration, you’ll learn how to think, not what to think. So have a seat … anywhere.

Rollins professors tailor their approach to the individual. They hold you more accountable, which means you get more out of your education. You can’t just show up to class and be a fly on the wall.

Skylar Knight ’19 | Program Analyst, U.S. Department of the Treasury