Rollins College: "Won't You Be Their Neighbor?"

Rollins College: "Won't You Be Their Neighbor?"

From Getting In: A College Coach Conversation by Bright Horizons College Coach

July 2, 2026 · 51 min

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The episode explores the unique aspects of Rollins College, including its community, student support, and notable alumni.

Host Sally Ganga continues our "Deep Dive" series with a closer look at Rollins College , a private liberal arts institution located in Winter Park, Florida , just outside Orlando. With approximately 3,000 undergraduate students , Rollins combines the personalized attention of a small college with the opportunities and resources of a vibrant metropolitan area. Sally is joined by Dr. Faye Tydlaska , Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing; Dr. Anne Stone , Interim Associate Dean, Cornell Chair of Social Impact, and Professor of Communications; Joseph Pool '26 , a P ublic Policy and Political Economy major, Alfond Scholar, Ginsburg-Phoenix Fellow, and founder of Breaking Bread ; and Valerie Mandel , Executive Director of the Center for Career and Life Planning. Together, they explore what makes Rollins unique, from its distinction as the oldest college in Florida to its student-centered approach and strong sense of community. The conversation highlights the close relationships students build with faculty (not quite to the level of texting back and forth… but close!), the individualized support available both inside and outside the classroom, and the ways the college encourages…

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Host: Sally Ganga

Guests: Dr. Faye Tydlaska, Dr. Anne Stone, Joseph Pool, Valerie Mandel

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Organizations: Rollins College

Places: Winter Park, Florida, Orlando

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