Interviewing a local researcher about reforestation amid a Costa Rican rainforest trumps sitting through a lecture on the topic any day. The same goes for learning about marine ecosystems amid a Bahamian reef, studying community development in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, and honing your entrepreneurial acumen alongside Europe’s most innovative start-ups.
Going straight to the source on one of our faculty-led field studies—where the challenges actually face you—teaches values, nuance, and complexity in a way not possible through a textbook. Take this quiz to see which Rollins field study will have you packing your bags.
By Faye TydlaskaVice President for Admission and Financial Aid, Rollins College