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Gateway Guide Emma Gibson ’23

A Guided Tour of Rollins Gateway

Our students and graduates give you a behind-the-scenes look at how your Rollins experience prepares you to pursue your purpose.

Katie Pearce ’19

My Rollins Gateway: Opening Doors

From becoming a published author to earning a Fulbright scholarship, Katherine Pearce ’19 embraced every opportunity at Rollins to grow as a writer, a thinker, a scholar, and a person.

My Rollins Gateway: From Mentee to Master

Francisco Wang ’22 grabbed every opportunity at Rollins to excel—from exploring a cornucopia of subjects to forging relationships that will last a lifetime.

My Rollins Gateway: A Study in Contrasts

From discovering the origins of centuries-old paint samples to curating exhibitions at the Rollins Museum of Art, the College provided Isaac Gorres ’21 the freedom to combine interests in art and science.

Neny Lairet ’21

My Rollins Gateway: Filling Her Plate to Fill Her Cup

Neny Lairet ’21 found her ideal career path by pursuing an interest in international business and embracing opportunities to be a leader at Rollins.

Colin Kelly ’19 ’21MBA in front of a chalkboard displaying his business plan for his startup venture.

My Rollins Gateway: Sustainable Success

With degrees in marine biology and business, Colin Kelly ’19 ’21MBA is charting a course toward a tenable future in renewable energy.

Colin Kelly, Renee Sang, Neny Lairet, Wyatt Deihl, and Cristina Toppin

Rollins Ready

Equipped with 21st-century skills, real-world experience, and lifelong relationships, Rollins grads step into their futures ready to make the mark only they can.

Renee Sang ’21

My Rollins Gateway: Lights, Camera, Activism

Renee Sang ’21 may be a local, but her Rollins experience took her well beyond the boundaries of Central Florida in her quest to illuminate social justice issues through documentary filmmaking.

Aditya Mahara ’12

My Rollins Gateway: A Pillar of Progress

Aditya Mahara ’12’s path through Rollins was defined by both the opportunities he seized and those he created for himself.

Marissa Cobuzio on a study break with Ari, the service dog she’s raising on campus.

My Rollins Gateway: Vet with a Cause

Marissa Cobuzio ’19 is pursuing a career in mission-based veterinary medicine because she loves animals—and people.

Josephine Spiegelberg during a presentation.

My Rollins Gateway: Down to a Science

Valedictorian Josephine Spiegelberg ’20 grew up in a family of physicists, but her Rollins experience empowered her to weave any subject matter into her research. Now she’s ready to change the world.

My Rollins Gateway: Karina Barbesino ’19

Karina Barbesino ’19—who has found the intersection between two seemingly disparate passions—says it all starts with language.