Rollins College Residential Life & Explorations

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to RLE's very own Amanda Wolters!

Hey Tars!

Spring Closing 2022 is around the corner -- make sure you're ready by keeping these dates in mind.

If you have any questions please reach out to us via email at [email protected] or by phone at 407-646-2649 (during business hours).

Welcome home Rollins College alumni!

For all CLA returning students: Please check your email for important information concerning the 2022-2023 Housing Selection process.

If you have any questions, please call us at 407-646-2649 or email us at [email protected].

Happy Holidays!

On behalf of the RLE team -- have a great Thanksgiving holiday!

Please note that the college, and our office, will close on Wednesday November 24th and reopen Monday, November 29th.

Happy Friday! We want to highlight two of our amazing Peer Educators this week: RA Amalia Schwerin and Peer Mentor Jared Kotar.

Amalia is a junior majoring in International Relations and International Business. She is currently serving as an RA in Strong 221. One of her favorite aspects of the RA role is building relationships with he residents and the conversations she has with them when everyone hangs out in the lobby. Amalia favorite moment of the semester so far was celebrating a resident’s birthday because they ordered pizza and cake, and everyone celebrated together.

Jared is a junior majoring in Economics, and he is currently a Peer Mentor for the RCC Only in Florida. As a Peer Mentor, Jared was looking forward to building relationships with his mentees and helping them adjust to life at Rollins. When asked why he wanted to become a Peer Mentor, Jared said that his Peer Mentors when he was a first-year student were incredibly helpful and supportive so he wanted to provide that same level of support for new students.

As we prepare for the end of the Fall semester, we wanted to share some important dates all students should be aware of.

Please note that Intersession is virtual this year -- being registered for an Intersession class is not a reason to come back to campus prior to January 8th/9th unless approved by our office.

If you have any questions or concerns please reach out us via email at [email protected] or calling at 407-646-2649.

Happy Friday! We want to highlight two of our amazing Peer Educators this week: RA Logo Olagoke and Peer Mentor Talya Edgerley.

Logo is a junior majoring in Computer Science, and he is currently serving as an RA in Lakeside Neighborhood. As an RA, Logo looks forward to building connections with his residents and creating a positive impact on their college experience. His favorite moment from the semester so far was hosting a Super Smash Bros tournament for his residents. Lots of people participated and everyone had a great time!

Talya is sophomore here at Rollins and is currently a Peer Mentor for the RCC Only in Florida. When asked why she wanted to be a Peer Mentor, Talya said that she really wanted to help 1st-year students adjust to life at college. When Talya graduates, she would like to work with children from all over the world, so she feels that her experience as a Peer Mentor will definitely prepare her for life after Rollins. One of her favorite memories from the semester so far has been the immersion her RCC went on to Amelia Island. It was a great opportunity to get to know her mentees better, and everyone had tons of fun together.

Happy Friday! We want to highlight two of our amazing Peer Educators this week: RA Shemiah Grant and Peer Mentor Stephanie Block.

Shemiah is a junior double majoring in Economics and International Business, and she is currently serving as an RA in Elizabeth Hall. As an RA, Shemiah is looking forward to hosting some cool programming for her residents and helping them make their first semester at Rollins memorable. One of her favorite moments so far was putting together an awesome and interactive bulletin board for her residents and watching them interact with it.

Stephanie is a senior majoring in International Business with a minor in Spanish. She is currently a Peer Mentor for the RCC 21st Century Business Trip. Stephanie wanted to become a Peer Mentor to help positively impact the first year student experience, and being in this role has helped her refine her communication, leadership, and relationship building skills. As a Peer Mentor, Stephanie loves connecting with her mentees and helping them smoothly transition into college life. She hopes to be a role model for her mentees and someone they can turn to for support.

Please give a warm welcome to our newest RLE team member, Victoria Valdes!

Victoria will be serving as our newest Assistant Director supervising Lakeside Neighborhood, RA recruitment and planning RLE team trainings. Here are some fun facts to get to know our new team member, Victoria:

Victoria is originally from Miami and has been working in Higher Education for the past 7 years. She loves going to comic cons and a huge goal of hers is to make it to the San Diego comic con! She’s also a fan of all things Disney, anime, music (lately K-pop), and coffee.

Her favorite part of her job is helping students get involved in college and making the most of their experience. When asked what Victoria is looking forward to most about working at Rollins, she said getting to experience all the fun campus traditions and getting to know the students!

Happy Friday! We want to highlight two of our amazing Peer Educators this week: RA Dalal Kabbani and Peer Mentor Tiara Ashurst.

Dalal is a senior majoring in Communications, and she is currently serving as an RA in Rex Beach. As an RA, Dalal is looking forward to helping her residents become more involved on campus and help them find their place. Her favorite moment so far has been Welcome Week and all the RA events hosted in Rex Beach.

Tiara is a junior majoring in Biology and she is a Peer Mentor for the RCC The Stories We Live By. In this role, Tiara is looking forward to hearing about the successes of her mentees throughout their time at Rollins. She also enjoys seeing them across campus and introducing them to new people. Her favorite moment as a Peer Mentor so far has been taking her mentees to ImprOvientation during Welcome Week and building stuffed animals with them during Orientation.

Happy Friday! We want to highlight two of our amazing Peer Educators this week: RA Jaqueline Bengtson and Peer Mentor Max Otto.

Jacqueline is a senior majoring in Anthropology and Religion, and she is currently serving as an RA in Strong Hall 220. One of Jacqueline’s favorite RA moments so far has been her social event with her dog, called "Movies with Maxie." While watching movies, her and her residents made human and doggie cookies and shared so many laughs! She’s also looking forward to all the other events that will happen throughout the school year!

Max is a sophomore majoring in International Business and he’s a Peer Mentor for the RCC Pursuit of Dao. When asked why he wanted to be a Peer Mentor, Max said that he wanted to build meaningful relationships with first-year students and help them feel welcomed on campus. In this role, Max is looking forward to getting more involved with our community and doing his part to make a difference in the world.

COVID-19 Update: Changes in Campus Protocols

Topics in this update include changes in mask-wearing for vaccinated individuals, regular testing for unvaccinated individuals, and the possibility of a Fall Fox Day.

Read the full update here: https://rollins.college/3lmv0Lm

Happy Friday! We want to highlight two of our amazing Peer Educators this week: RA Valeria Escobar-Martinez and Peer Mentor Deandra Martin.

Deandra is a senior majoring in Computer Science and she’s a Peer Mentor for the RCC The Mathematics of Games & Gaming. When asked why she wanted to be a Peer Mentor, Deandra said she had wonderful mentors during her first semester and she wanted to be able to provide that same experience for other first-year students, while developing her leadership and time management skills. As a second-time Peer Mentor, Deandra shared that she’s grown a lot in this role and is immensely grateful for her Student Coordinator, Co-PM, team and especially her mentees!

Valeria is a sophomore majoring in Computer Science, and she is currently serving as an RA in Ward Hall. When asked what why she wanted to be an RA, Valeria said that she wanted to build a strong sense of community in her residence hall and help create a great first year experience for our new students. She’s looking forward to hosting more programs throughout the year and building strong relationships with her residents.

Happy Friday! We want to highlight two of our awesome Peer Educators this week: RA Katie Siegler and Peer Mentor Isabella Espino.

Katie is a senior majoring in Psychology and minoring in Spanish, and she is currently serving as an RA in Lakeside Neighborhood. Move-in week has been her favorite moment of the semester so far. Although the days are long, welcoming new students to campus is so energizing! She loves being able to be a part of their lasting memory, as some of them are stepping onto campus for the first time. Katie is looking forward to connecting with her residents this year, noting that her residents also inspire her to keep improving as an RA.

Isabella is a sophomore majoring in Psychology and minoring in Ethics. She is also the Peer Mentor for the RCC Disability and Social Change. Her favorite memory with her mentees so far has been having a blast with them at karaoke during SPARC day! When asked why she wanted to be a Peer Mentor, Isabella said that wants to create deeper and more meaningful relationships within the Residential Life & Explorations office and with the first-year students.

Happy Friday! We want to highlight two of our awesome Peer Educators this week: RA Connor Xu and Peer Mentor Julian Miracle.

Connor is a junior double majoring in Economics and Classical Studies, and he is currently serving as an RA in Lakeside Neighborhood. His favorite moment so far has been Move-In week because the RLE staff all worked together to make it a smooth and successful week. There was so much excitement all throughout campus and he loved meeting and welcoming back so many residents. This year, Connor is looking forward to getting to know his residents and supporting them in any way he can, while seeing all the great things they will achieve this year!

Julian is a sophomore majoring in Business Management and is the Peer Mentor for the RCC Economic Sleuths. His favorite part about being a Peer Mentor so far has been having one on one meetings with mentees and getting to know them on a more personal level outside the classroom. Julian’s is looking forward to making a difference in his mentees’ lives and introducing them to all the resources Rollins has to offer.

Happy Friday Rollins College!

We want to highlight two of our amazing Peer Educators this week: RA Ava Reecher and Peer Mentor Xavier Lampla. Thank you both for all your hard and commitment to RLE!

Xavier is a junior, majoring in Physics with a minor in Philosophy. He is also the Peer Mentor for the RCC Time & Space. When asked what made him want to be a Peer Mentor, he said he wanted to to get involved with the community and help in the education and development of our first year students!

Ava is a junior majoring in Business Management and currently serves as an RA in Elizabeth Hall. Ava has served as an RA for RLE previously and this year, she's looking forward to watching her residents grow from they day they move in until the day they move out. Her favorite moment so far has been the amazing programming in the first years halls during Welcome Week and seeing how engaged the residents were!

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Hey Tars!

Don't forget – today, 9/3/2021, is the last day you can change your meal plan for Fall 2021!

A hallmark of a Rollins education is the deep immersion in the residential experience where learning occurs in and out of the classroom. We anticipate welcoming you to campus in August and celebrating the value of human relationships.

Rollins will return to fully in-person classes, full occupancy residential living, athletic competitions, and the range of engaged experiences a residential campus affords.

College Update on Fall 2021 Term | News & Updates | Coronavirus | Rollins College | Orlando, FL A hallmark of a Rollins education is the deep immersion in the residential experience where learning occurs in and out of the classroom. We anticipate welcoming you to campus in August and celebrating the value of human relationships.

Checking out of your residence hall this week? Keep these 3 things in mind.

The Award for Collective Leadership

Bestowed upon our Peer Mentors and Resident Assistants, this award symbolizes the enormous success of our peer educators. During a year like no other, our student leaders performed above and beyond our wildest expectations. From handling a unique move in process to helping our new community members adapt to Rollins College — our RA’s and PM’s shined. We are so incredibly thankful for their efforts this year. We would not be where we are now without them.

This one is for you! Fiat Lux!

So incredibly proud of each of our students that shined at the 2021 Student Achievement Awards. Best of all, RLE's Peer Educators – our Resident Assistants and Peer Mentors, won the Collective Leadership Award!

Fiat Lux!

Rollins Announces 2021 Student Achievement Award Winners - College News - Rollins College 360 News The College recognizes standout students for their academic achievements and positive contributions to campus and the community at the 2021 virtual Student Achievement Awards Banquet.

Congrats to all of our award winners! You are the true embodiment of what it means to be RLE — relationship builders, leaders and educators!

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to the one and only Amanda Wolters! Our office is what it is thanks to you!

A statement from President Cornwell:

RLE's RA of the Week is Allison Stewart!

Allison became an RA to help people in her community and give her residents a wonderful experience at Rollins. Through this role she has been able to get to know her residents and have fun with them at hall events. Being an RA allowed her also to meet new people around campus, from the staff and the faculty members to her own residents, and allowing her to have more connections around campus.

Bellow Allison shares a fun memory of her time being an RA:

“My favorite memory I have of being an RA is when our staff (and the entire RLE office) walked out around Hannibal Square Heritage Center for one of our training sessions. I thought it was a great way for us to grow together as an office, while also learning about a vital piece of local history and our greater community.”

Due to Fox Day, Housing Selection Nights will be rescheduled. Check out the details in the post below for more information and new dates.