Trinity's tour guides are a group of highly motivated students who are selected to represent the College. We are very proud of our tour guides and have used the page below to expand on their talents, interests, and involvement here at Trinity. Please feel free to browse through and read more about each of our guides.
Kristie Anderson
Bridgewater, CT
High School: Shepaug Valley High School (Washington, CT)
Major: Biochemistry
Favorite Class Taken at Trinity: CHEM 111/112
Why I chose Trinity: I wanted a small liberal arts school close to my home that had an outstanding science department. Trinity fit all of my criteria. I was also drawn to Trinity when I learned of all of the special programs which they offer, including the interdisciplinary science program, of which I am a member. I was amazed that first year students in the interdisciplinary science program were given the opportunity to work in research labs and use million-dollar equipment (such as the scanning electron microscope) that most undergraduates at other universities, let alone freshman get to use, starting only their second semester! Trinity seemed to have a lot of amazing opportunities – both academic and extracurricular, great professors, and a friendly student body. I have not been disappointed.
Extracurricular Activities: Research in the Biology Dept on the extraembryonic membranes of corn snakes – involves use of the scanning electron microscope, Equestrian Team, American Medical Student Association, Trinity Chemical Society, Habitat for Humanity, swimming, hiking, veterinary technician
Professional Goals/Career Plans: I hope to attend veterinary school following Trinity. I am especially interested in large animal medicine and surgery.
Kristie.Anderson@trincoll.edu
Caroline “CeCe” Bazar
East Greenwich, RI
High School: Providence Country Day School
Major: Theatre and Dance
Minor: Legal Studies
Favorite Class Taken at Trinity: My First Year Seminar, Mind, Body, and the Concept of Self
Favorite Professor at Trinity: Dr. Randolph Lee
Why I chose Trinity: As a senior in high school in the midst of the college search process, I looked for two things in each school that I went to: a strong theatre program and a tight-knit community. Trinity possesses both of those qualities. With programs offered such as La MaMa and endless performance opportunities the theatre program stood out from the rest. Additionally, the size of the campus creates a feeling of community and family that is unique to the school, and thus allows each student to view Trinity not just as “the school they attend” but rather as the “home” in which they reside.
Extracurricular Activities: I am a member of Tributes, the Trinity Sailing Club, and I volunteer at a local Elementary school once a week.
What I love most about Trinity: What I love most about Trinity are the warm spring and fall days when it seems that the entire college is on the quad. The scene of students working, talking, tanning, drawing, taking a class, and playing Frisbee, is a scene seemingly extracted from a movie. The Trinity campus comes alive as students bond and form relationships that will undoubtedly last a lifetime.
Professional Goals/Career Plans: I would love to pursue my passion for acting in the world of theatre and performing arts.
Caroline.Bazar@trincoll.edu
Anne Bouthilette
Florence, Massachusetts
High School: Northampton High School
Major: History and Religion
Minor: Italian studies
Favorite Class Taken at Trinity: History 113: Europe 1300-1750
Why I chose Trinity: The beautiful campus and great academics.
Extracurricular Activities: Newman Club, Interfaith Council, Special Olympics.
Professional Goals/Career Plans: Professor of History or Religion.
Anne.Bouthilette@trincoll.edu
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Gabi Bressack
Los Altos, CA
High School: Menlo School
Major: Economics
Minor: Legal Studies
Favorite Class Taken at Trinity: Economics and US Colonial History Through The Civil War.
Why I chose Trinity: It had everything I wanted: good academics, sports, social life, and it just felt right. I also wanted to experience the seasons; in California you get summer and fall.
Extracurricular Activities: I am a member of the Equestrian Team and Club Lacrosse.
Professional Goals/Career Plans: After Trinity I plan on going to law school and then going into corporate law.
Gabrielle.Bressack@trincoll.edu
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Ian Brooks
West Hartford, CT
High School: The Hotchkiss School
Major: Economics
Favorite Class Taken at Trinity: Daily Life in the Middle East
Favorite Professor at Trinity: Adam Grossberg
Why I chose Trinity: I chose Trinity because I wanted small class sizes and the liberal arts experience. Extracurricular Activities: Squash Team, Quest Leader
What I love most about Trinity: The people
Professional Goals/Career Plans: Make enough money to support my weakness for mountain climbing.
Ian.Brooks@trincoll.edu
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Eveline Case
New Canaan, CT
High School: New Canaan High School
Major: Undecided
Favorite Class Taken at Trinity: Ancient Greek Philosophy with Drew Hyland
Why I chose Trinity: Trinity’s comfortable size and location within the city of Hartford had a large impact on why I ended up here. The smaller student body has allowed me to participate in classes with as few as six other students which I greatly enjoy. The beautiful campus and friendly welcoming people here also influenced my decision. In addition, as a division III school, I am able to be a member of the women’s crew team while keeping my schedule balanced with academics as well.
Extracurricular Activities: Varsity Women’s Crew
Evelyn.Case@trincoll.edu
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Ritika Chandra
Stonington, Connecticut
Year of graduation: 2010
High school: The Williams School, New London CT
Major: Neuroscience and pre-med track
Favorite class taken at Trinity: ISP
Favorite professor at Trinity: Dr. Tom Mitzel, Organic Chemistry
Why I chose Trinity: It is a relatively small liberal arts school with a tight knit community, small classes and great professors.
Extracurricular activities: AMSA, research, badminton club, and of course watching squash.
What I love most about Trinity: The passion that the professors have for their respective fields and for teaching.
Professional Goals/Career Plans: I would like to be a physician some day, and would love to help the developing world.
Ritika.Chandra@trincoll.edu
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F. Taylor Colantonio
Holliston, MA
Year of graduation: 2010
High school: Holliston High School
Major: English
Favorite class taken at Trinity: Milton with Chloe Wheatley
Favorite professor at Trinity: Sheila Fisher, Chloe Wheatley, Susan Pennybacker
Why I chose Trinity: I chose Trinity because it has both a great reputation and most of the things I was looking for in a college (small, urban, close to Boston and NYC).
Extracurricular activities: Sailing Club, Habitat for Humanity, Do-It Day, Relay for Life, Internship at Stifel Nicolas Financial Group
What I love most about Trinity: While Trinity's inherent qualities are quite striking (its campus first attracted me to check it out), its ever-changing features, like the professors, students, and food services staff, are what make this school truly feel like a community. This social landscape of Trinity the group of characters that has made this college so dear to me is forever dynamic, though perpetually nurturing, forward-thinking, and united.
Professional Goals/Career Plans: I am exploring several different career paths: The first is law school, the second is politics, and the third is advertising or marketing (in no particular order).
F.Colantonio@trincoll.edu
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Courteney Coyne
Westwood, Massachusetts
High School: Westwood High School
Major: International Studies: Peace & Conflict
Favorite Class Taken At Trinity: Education 200: Analyzing schools with Professor Dyrness, which provided an opportunity to be an assistant teacher in a Hartford elementary school.
Why I Chose Trinity: Trinity’s unique position as a small New England college in an urban environment was what initially attracted me. I saw Trinity as a place where one could balance academics and athletics, while feeling at home on campus.
Extracurricular Activities: Women’s Rowing Team, Model United Nations, Honor Council, Best Buddies, Newman Club, Interfaith Council
Professional Goals/Career Plans: I am still undecided, but the liberal arts education I am receiving at Trinity will allow me to pursue a host of avenues, while deciding on a long term career. I am interested in teaching abroad, traveling and possibly coaching or pursuing a career in admissions or real estate.
Courteney.Coyne@trincoll.edu
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Brad DeBiase
Milford, CT
High School: Joseph A. Foran High School
Major: Biology
Minor: Hispanic Studies
Favorite Class Taken at Trinity: Art and Ideas
Favorite Professor at Trinity: Kat Power
Why I chose Trinity: I chose Trinity primarily because of its small size. The personal attention I get from professors is really rewarding because they get to know you as both a student and as an individual. I also chose Trinity because, for me, it has a close proximity to home (right outside New Haven, CT)
Extracurricular Activities: Stage Technician at Austin Arts Center; The Fred; When Bodies Talk; Cleo of AX; Theatre & Dance, and Music Department productions
What I love most about Trinity: I love the fact that on any given day, walking from point A to point B, I end up saying “Hi” to so many people I walk past—something you might not see at a huge university. So again, the small size is really nice in that you make close bonds with your classmates quickly. I also love the campus—it’s absolutely gorgeous. It’s hard to pick just one thing, because my time here so far has been full of things I’ve loved, but those are a couple.
Professional Goals/Career Plans: Career wise, something Biology-related, probably in the field of Diagnostics, but still unsure. I hope to gain native fluency in Spanish and Italian, and be able to use it for whichever career I end up in. I also want to remain active theatre, both performing and doing tech work. Other goals include traveling to a laundry list of foreign countries, performing on a New York stage, and publishing works of writing.
Bradley.DeBiase@trincoll.edu
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Carver Diserens
Bronxville, NY
High School: Bronxville High School
Major: Psychology
Minor: Writing and Rhetoric
Favorite Class Taken at Trinity: INTS 200: Hippie—It was a class all about the political changes from the middle of the 20th century. We read everything from Norman Mailer to Janis Joplin and Jimmy Hendrix.
Why I chose Trinity: It has a great location and size, not to mention the most beautiful campus I had ever seen. The academic programs are very rigorous and yet all the students get the individualized attention they need.
Extracurricular Activities: Track and Field Team, Alumni Ambassadors, Honor Council, Tour Guide, Psi Upsilon Fraternity.
Professional Goals/ Career Plans: I have no set career plan but I am interested in journalism and creative side advertising.
Carver.Diserens@trincoll.edu
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Katherine Fawcett
Hanover, NH
High School: Hanover High School
Major: International Studies
Minor: Planning on Architectural Studies
Favorite Class Taken at Trinity: I always found the readings from Intro to Cultural Anthropology really diverse and interesting.
Favorite Professor at Trinity: Professor Musil (in Intro to the Study of Africa)
Why I chose Trinity: Trinity fit my criteria regarding distance from home, size, reputation, and a slew of other factors. I’d heard good things about the school from both alumni and current students. The winning point was my invitation to be a Presidential Scholar.
Extracurricular Activities: I’m in the Trinity College Figure Skating Club (TCFSC) and Trinity College Activities Council (TCAC). I also enjoy the biweekly yoga classes offered on campus.
What I love most about Trinity: I always feel informed about upcoming events and opportunities. Even though it’s a very small campus, there’s still a lot going on.
Professional Goals/Career Plans: Hopefully attending a business graduate school and working in a nongovernmental organization.
Katherine.Fawcett@trincoll.edu
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Christopher Ferraguto
Alexandria, Virginia
High School: Bishop Ireton High School
Major: undeclared
Favorite Class Taken at Trinity: My first year Mafia seminar – with the help of a mentor and the small class size it made the transition into college much easier.
Why I chose Trinity: The small New England college atmosphere was just what I was looking for. When I visited, I loved the campus, and the faculty, staff and students made a huge impression on me.
Extracurricular Activities: Intramural Softball and Soccer.
Professional Goals/ Career Plans: After this semester I hope to declare a major in Economics and a minor in Formal Organizations.
Christopher.Ferraguto@trincoll.edu
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Sari Fromson
Newton, MA
High School: Newton South High School
Major: Psychology
Favorite Class Taken at Trinity: Abnormal Psychology
Why I chose Trinity: I chose Trinity for its manageable size, location that features a beautiful campus in an urban setting, small classes taught by qualified professors, and a unifying community spirit. Trinity is a college that values collaboration between students and professors, offers a strong and diverse academic program, has opportunities to study abroad, and offers a wide variety of nonacademic activities. On my very first visit to Trinity, I found that every student I spoke with was enthusiastic about his or her decision to come to Trinity. That was the strongest endorsement for me.
Extracurricular Activities: Women’s Tennis Team, Community Service, and Hillel
Professional Goals/ Career Plans: I hope to pursue a graduate degree in clinical psychology upon graduation from Trinity.
Sari.Fromson@trincoll.edu
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Stephanie Gisriel
Baltimore, MD
High School: Roland Park Country School
Major: Economics
Minor: Undecided
Favorite Class Taken at Trinity: Film and History
Why I chose Trinity: Trinity’s urban environment is what brought me to the school and it is what makes it stand out from the many other small liberal arts colleges. I also feel that Trinity’s size provides an excellent student to professor ratio and encourages strong student-to-student relationships.
Extracurricular Activities: ACES (Annual Community Events Staff), The Newman Club, and Relay for Life.
Professional Goals/ Career Plans: Hopefully, graduate school and then a career in Urban Development.
Stephanie.Gisriel@trincoll.edu
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Joshua Growney-Levison
Rochester, NY
High School: The Harley School
Major: Public Policy and Law
Minor: The Cities Program
Favorite Class Taken At Trinity: The City as a Built Environment with Professor Curran
Why I Chose Trinity: Being located in a city was an important factor for me because of the cultural opportunities it provides. The teachers here are knowledgeable and helpful, and the classes are discussion-based. The campus is the perfect size.
Extracurricular Activities: Men’s Rowing, First-Year Class President, Habitat for Humanity
Professional Goals/Career Plans: I hope to go to law school and live in New York City. I would like to get involved in American Politics or Urban Planning. I also wish to expand my interest in architecture by traveling around the world.
Joshua.GrowneyLevison@trincoll.edu
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Nastaran Hakimi
Chestnut Hill
High School: Buckingham Browne & Nichols
Major: History and Sociology
Favorite Class Taken at Trinity: Intro to Sociology
Favorite Professor at Trinity: Professor Chatfield
Why I chose Trinity: The campus is beautiful, and several students from my high school attend Trinity every year so I had a resource and people to talk to about their experiences. Since everything I heard was positive, I thought that Trinity would be an excellent match.
Extracurricular Activities: Member of ACES
What I love most about Trinity: I love the small class sizes and the personal relationships I have developed with my professors already. I even have lunch with one of my favorite professors often just to talk. I have made wonderful friends already and I am excited to meet new people!
Professional Goals/ Career Plans: I hope to one day move back to Boston and attend Law School.
Nastaran.Hakimi@trincoll.edu
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Chelsea Hanse
Malvern, PA
High School: Westtown School, Westtown, PA
Major: Political Science and Public Policy and Law Double Major
Favorite Class Taken at Trinity: Art and the Public Good with Professor Power and Law, Argument, and Public Policy with Professor Cabot
Favorite Professor at Trinity: Professor Cabot
Why I chose Trinity: I chose Trinity because of the great academics, professors, and welcoming atmosphere. The strong academic reputation combined with the intimacy of a small liberal arts college that Trinity has was exactly what I was looking for.
Extracurricular Activities: Writing Associate and Writing Center Tutor, Big Brother/Big Sister, Connectikids tutoring program, Artistic Expression, ConnPIRG, Habitat for Humanity
What I love most about Trinity: A strong sense of community, its size, resources, and the people that I have met. My experience here has been one of positive growth and learning and the people here have made that possible.
Professional Goals/Career Plans: After graduating from Trinity, I plan to attend law school and enter the legal or sports management field.
Chelsea.Hanse@trincoll.edu
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Finley Harckham
Old Greenwich, CT
High School: Greenwich High School
Major: History
Minor: Undecided
Favorite Class Taken at Trinity: Andrew Jackson and His World
Favorite Professor at Trinity: John Chatfield
Why I chose Trinity: Like many students considering Trinity, I was looking for a college that would offer me an excellent liberal arts education with interesting courses and small class sizes. Trinity met this description, but it was by no means the deciding factor for my decision. What made me choose Trinity was the fact that it not only offered excellent academics but it provided many extracurricular programs I am interested in as well. I have always loved singing and at Trinity I found many opportunities. Trinity has five a capella groups on campus and Chapel Singers (Trinity’s oldest student organization).
Trinity’s location was also important in my decision to come here. Because Trinity is located on a 100-acre campus it has a very centralized community while at the same time its presence in the city of Hartford offers students access to a diverse and interesting metropolis. Trinity is also halfway between New York City and Boston, making it very easy to travel to either of these two major cities.
Extracurricular Activities: The Trinity College Accidentals (a capella), Chapel Singers, and the Hurling Club.
What I love most about Trinity: What I love the most about Trinity is the tightly knit community here. Not a day goes by when I don’t walk across campus and randomly run into friends along the way. Extra curricular groups and small class sizes foster a sense of community between students and faculty that I never thought possible before coming to Trinity.
Professional Goals/Career Plans: Not sure. Hopefully my fine Trinity liberal arts education will help me think of something!
Finley.Harckham@trincoll.edu
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Breanne Hawes
Natick, MA
High School: Natick High School
Major: Psychology
Minor: Architectural Studies
Favorite Class Taken at Trinity: Abnormal Psychology with Professor Robin Surwillo.
Why I chose Trinity: Originally, I was thinking about majoring in Engineering, so I liked that Trinity is small liberal arts college with an engineering program, which is rare to find. I love that Trinity is located in Hartford, between Boston and New York, and of course, the campus is beautiful!
Extracurricular Activities: intramural soccer, mentor, running.
Professional Goals/ Career Plans: I plan to attend graduate school. I hope to get a job that is influential, involves traveling, and I thoroughly enjoy; I have yet to figure out what that is!
Breanne.Hawes@trincoll.edu
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Brett Jackson
Santa Barbara, CA
Year of graduation: 2009
High school: Anacapa School
Major: Music and English Literature
Favorite class taken at Trinity: Invisible Cities, an interdisciplinary study in mapping
Favorite professor at Trinity: Eric Galm, professor of Ethnomusicology and World Music
Why I chose Trinity: I was undecided for my major, so I liked that Trinity has many strong departments and gives you the freedom to find what you're passionate about.
Extracurricular activities: Trinity College Chapel Singers, Pi Kappa Alpha, Fred Pfeil Community Project, Samba Ensemble, Music and Media Library
What I love most about Trinity: I like that all of my professors know me by first name and are quite giving with their time and expertise.
Professional Goals/Career Plans: Take a couple of years off to work then go to graduate school.
Brett.Jackson@trincoll.edu
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Abbey Jones
Cleveland, Ohio
High School: Laurel School
Major: Undecided
Favorite Class Taken at Trinity: I loved Linguistics 101 with Professor Katherine Lahti. I never knew there was so much to the study of language! We studied how language has changed over time, the phonetic alphabet, and even language patterns.
Why I chose Trinity: I chose Trinity for the small college feel, but access to a major city. I felt so at home when I stepped onto campus and knew this was the school for me.
Extracurricular Activities: I am in the Young Democrats, Chapel Council, the Big/Little Sister Program, and I lifeguard at the pool.
Professional Goals/ Career Plans: I plan to pursue a career in an Admissions office! (No joke!)
Abbey.Jones@trincoll.edu
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Hanako Justice
San Diego, CA
High School: La Jolla Country Day School
Major: Theater and Dance
Favorite Class Taken At Trinity: Acting and Advanced Acting with Michael and Barbara Preston
Why I Chose Trinity: I knew I wanted a small liberal arts college where I could get involved on and off campus. My aunt also lives close by so she does my laundry sometimes and bakes brownies. =)
Extracurricular Activities: Rugby, Alumni Ambassador, AASA, Honor Council
Professional Goals/Career Plans: Undecided – but I plan on going to a school called St. Jude’s in Tanzania, Africa to be a physical education teacher for two years.
Hanako.Justice@trincoll.edu
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Amanda Kopman
Knoxville, Tennessee
High School: Webb School of Knoxville, and Knoxville Catholic High School
Major: Psychology
Minor: Performing Arts
Favorite Class Taken at Trinity: Abnormal Psychology or Child Development
Why I chose Trinity: Musical theatre program, geographic location, small liberal arts setting
Extracurricular Activities: Kappa Kappa Gamma (New Member Chair), A Capella (Trinity Pipes), Trinity College Activities Council (TCAC)
Professional Goals/ Career Plans: Children’s Advocacy Law or Child Psychology
Amanda.Kopman@trincoll.edu
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Mark LaVoie
Sherborn, Massachusetts
High School: Dover-Sherborn Regional High School
Major: Intend to major in Economics
Minor: Undecided
Favorite Class Taken At Trinity: First Year Seminar: Beatles & the 60s
Why I Chose Trinity: Small class sizes and architecture of the school
Extracurricular Activities: Yearbook, Republican Club, English Department Student Worker
Professional Goals/Career Plans: Would like to go into investment banking and eventually become an entrepreneur in real estate
Mark.Lavoie@trincoll.edu
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Virginia Lee
Ross, California
High School: Redwood High School
Major: Political Science
Minor: Human Rights
Favorite Class Taken at Trinity: Debating Human Rights (Freshman Seminar) and Political Philosophy or History of Political Thought
Favorite Professor at Trinity: Kimberly Sims
Why I chose Trinity: I knew that I wanted to go to a small, liberal arts college on the East Coast. Besides fulfilling these basic requirements, Trinity provides a strong sense of community, with the small classes, accessible professors and a hard-working, open-minded student body.
Extracurricular Activities: This year I have participated in the Rising Stars Community Service and Mentoring Program, which works with the students at the Hartford Magnet Middle School on a weekly basis. Beginning in the fall of 2008 I will be a mentor to the freshman seminar “Rhetoric and Debate in the 2008 Election” with Beverly Wall and a teaching assistant to Political Science Professor, Kimberly Sims for her Political Philosophy course. Over the summer I will be doing an internship with a non-profit, progressive think-tank called Commonweal Institute, as well as participating in the Grassroots Campaign. What I love most about Trinity: The beautiful campus and the students.
Professional Goals/Career Plans: I have an interest in pursuing broadcast journalism after graduation.
Virginia.Lee@trincoll.edu
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Amelia Lewis
Amherst, MA
High School: Amherst Regional High School
Major: Undecided
Favorite Class Taken at Trinity: Analyzing Schools
Why I chose Trinity: Apart from the beautiful campus, I was excited about the Cities program and the travel abroad opportunities. I also really liked the location and the way that it enables you to get involved in the city of Hartford.
Extracurricular Activities: I am in the Cities program which is one of Trinity’s gateway programs. I am also in ACES (Annual Community Events Staff) which is a basic community service club. I also volunteer at a local elementary school and do tutoring with Connectikids once a week.
Professional Goals/Career Plans: After I finish my four years at Trinity I am considering attending law school. However, in general I think that I might eventually want to work with children as a social worker or something in that vein.
Amelia.Lewis@trincoll.edu
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Katie Marinello
Montville, NJ
High School: Montville Township High School
Major: Undeclared, most likely English
Minor: Undeclared
Favorite Class Taken At Trinity: So far, Survey of English Lit I (ask me again next semester)
Why I Chose Trinity: Its energy, friendly atmosphere, and the excellent tour I took!
Extracurricular Activities: Carilloneur Guild, Yoga, Fencing Club, Newman Club, Concert Choir,
Professional Goals/Career Plans: To write, and to do what I like!
Catherine.Marinello@trincoll.edu
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Yumi Matsuo
Tokyo, Japan
High School: The American School in Japan
Major: Economics
Minor: Engineering
Favorite Class Taken at Trinity: Introduction to Engineering
Favorite Professor at Trinity: Professor Giblin
Why I chose Trinity: I was looking for a small liberal arts college and I fell in love with the small intimate community here at Trinity. The beautiful campus located in such an urban area has great restaurants and offers many internship opportunities.
Extracurricular Activities: Rising Stars, TC-MUN, Hartbeat Ensemble Internship
What I love most about Trinity: I love the small community here at Trinity. During my first year I was able to form strong relationships with many of my professors and I feel comfortable speaking with them about any concerns I have outside of class.
Professional Goals/Career Plans: Event Planner
Yumi.Matsuo@trincoll.edu
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David “DJ” Patrick
Atlanta, GA
High School: The Westminster Schools, Atlanta, GA
Major: Neuroscience
Minor: Pre-Med
Favorite Class Taken at Trinity: ISP 118; This class taught me about the process of discovery and the efforts that scientists had to put forth in order to provide results to the general public. Also, it allowed me the opportunity to participate in research as a freshman.
Favorite Professor at Trinity: Dr. Alison Draper
Why I chose Trinity: As a varsity athlete, my recruiting trip played a large role in my decision to come here. The players combined with Coach Assaiante made the experience amazing, developing the desire to be here for four years.
Extracurricular Activities: Epilepsy Research, Varsity Tennis, Newman Club
What I love most about Trinity: The people here are very accepting and friendly. Wherever I walk, I will be greeted by not only people that I know, but also by other students I have never met before.
Professional Goals/Career Plans: To go on to a MD,PhD program that is joint and can lead to a multitude of career paths.
David.Patrick@trincoll.edu
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Lee J Pollard
Sunnyside, New York
High School: Poly Prep Country Day School
Major: Undeclared
Minor: Undeclared
Favorite Class Taken at Trinity: Introduction to Philosophy with Professor Brown
Why I chose Trinity: As soon as I set foot on this campus, I knew I belonged here. I walked around the campus by myself after the tour and found myself soaking up every inch of Trinity. The Quest program definitely swayed my college decision towards Trinity because it gave me a chance to meet incoming students and President Jones. I knew I was looking for a school with a rigorous academic life that also came with a strong social community. I found all of these properties in Trinity. I couldn't be happier with my college choice.
Extracurricular Activities: I was initially planning to continue my lacrosse career here, but instead I decided to try out for the rugby team. This is just another piece of evidence of the enormous opportunities that Trinity provides you with. As I said before, I participated in the Quest program, which I can say has changed my life for the better. I plan to become a leader for the Quest program next year and help other incoming students find their way at Trinity. I have also participated in a community service program in the beginning of the year that involved most of the school. I am currently planning on playing intramural basketball with my rugby teammates.
Professional Goals/Career Plans: Since I know a few languages, I am planning on entering an international field such as international law or diplomacy. The politics of the world greatly interests me and the ability to travel and explore other countries' personalities and perspectives is priceless. Trinity allows me to pursue my passions for the future by providing me with an exceptional Language Department and Political Science Department.
Lee.Pollard@trincoll.edu
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Meghan Ryan
Newburyport, Massachusetts
High School: Newburyport High School
Major: Economics
Favorite Class Taken at Trinity: Human Rights: Questions of Justice with Professor Marcano. This class was mainly round-table discussion and we explored the moral and ethical questions surrounding truth commissions and the overall comprehensibility of the premise of justice.
Why I chose Trinity: I wanted a small liberal-arts school on the East Coast with a strong sense of community and academic energy as well as a respected athletic program. Trinity is a place where you are more than just a number and there are so many opportunities to take advantage of. I fell in love with the campus immediately!
Extracurricular Activities: Varsity Field Hockey, Volunteer at Boys and Girls Club
Professional Goals/ Career Plans: I hope to earn an MBA and pursue a career in sports marketing.
Meghan.Ryan@trincoll.edu
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Matthew Sahlin
Glastonbury, CT
High School: Choate Rosemary Hall
Major: History
Favorite Class Taken At Trinity: Renaissance Italy, taught by Professor Sean Cocco
Why I Chose Trinity: I chose Trinity because it is an exceptional academic institution, with a focus on interaction with the Faculty as mentors and teachers.
Extracurricular Activities: Director of the Trinity College Accidentals, Chapel Singers, Underground Coffeehouse
Professional Goals/Career Plans: I would like to teach history at the high school level, and then attend graduate school in hopes of one day becoming a Professor of History.
Matthew.Sahlin@trincoll.edu
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Erica Salk
Cranston, Rhode Island
High School: Cranston High School West
Major: Engineering
Minor: Studio Arts
Favorite Class Taken at Trinity: Painting 1
Why I chose Trinity: I decided to come to Trinity because I was looking for a school where I could get an ABET accredited Engineering degree and still have the opportunity to study art. The InterArts program allows me to study art and still major in Engineering. In addition, the small class sizes and the close to home location were appealing.
Extracurricular Activities: TCAC, Hillel Member, Yoga, InterArts, Austin Arts Center Box Office Staff
What I love most about Trinity: I really love that Trinity is a small school. It makes it easy to get to know a lot of different types of students and professors. The professors are accommodating and truly care about their students. The fact that Trinity has a beautiful campus doesn’t hurt either.
Professional Goals/Career Plans: I hope to graduate, attend graduate school, and eventually get a job as an engineer.
Erica.Salk@trincoll.edu
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Ankit Saraf
Kathmandu, Nepal
High School: St. Xavier’s
Major: Electrical Engineering and Math
Minor: Music
Favorite Class Taken at Trinity: Music 101 and Digital Circuits
Favorite Professor at Trinity: Prof. Alison J. Draper
Why I chose Trinity: Trinity has a strong science program, while being a liberal arts college. This was perfect because I wasn’t sure if I would major in Engineering or Economics, or even Music. At Trinity I would be able to take classes in all of these fields so that I could make a better decision on what I would want to major in.
Extracurricular Activities: Karate Club, Resident Assistant, Quest Pre-orientation, Trinity College Activities Council, Intramural Soccer, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electron Microscopy, Physics TA.
What I love most about Trinity: Personalized attention given by faculty—almost every professor that I’ve taken a class with knows my name and we say ‘hi’ to each other if we pass by. This was possible only because the professors here make an effort to know you, have office hours so that you can go and ask questions or discuss things in detail and observe you throughout the semester on how you are doing in the class. This makes learning a better experience and more fun, and encourages me to do better in my classes.
Professional Goals/Career Plans: Go to graduate school and eventually get a Ph. D. in engineering.
Ankit.Saraf@trincoll.edu
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Catharine Schoettle
Providence, Rhode Island
High School: The Lincoln School
Major: Undecided
Minor: Architectural Studies
Favorite Class Taken at Trinity: 20th century Modern Architecture
Why I chose Trinity: I chose Trinity because I liked the fact that that it was a small liberal arts college that is located within a city. As a student who is very interested in urban planning and architecture, I felt that being in a city would provide better resources for experience in my fields of interest. Beyond the classroom, being in an urban environment also provides greater opportunity for volunteering as well as a means to immerse oneself through the various cultural activities within Hartford.
Extracurricular Activities: Cities Program, Boys and Girls Club, Interning at Hartford Food System.
Catharine.Schoettle@trincoll.edu
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Nathan Sell
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
High School: Antilles School
Major: Undeclared (life sciences)
Minor: Undeclared
Favorite Class Taken at Trinity: First Year Seminar (Bones, Pigments, and Native Metals with Prof. Maria Parr)
Why I chose Trinity: I was looking at small liberal arts schools in or near cities. I also wanted a school that had good natural science programs, and of course the beautiful campus helped me make my decision. When I visited in October 2005, I knew I would be happy at Trinity.
Extracurricular Activities: I am a member of the Caribbean Students Association, I volunteer at the Cinestudio, and I am a member of Hillel.
Professional Goals/Career Plans: I don’t know yet, but right now I am pre-health, and I am interested in veterinary medicine. I also would like to do biological research.
Nathan.Sell@trincoll.edu
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Kendra Smith
Georgetown, MA
High School: Georgetown Middle/High School
Major: Economics
Favorite Class Taken at Trinity: Econ 101, I really enjoyed Professor Schneider.
Why I chose Trinity: I chose Trinity College because I like the small school campus in a big city location. I love the small classes and beautiful campus.
Extracurricular Activities: Equestrian Team
Professional Goals/Career Plans: I would like to go into business.
Kendra.Smith@trincoll.edu
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Jillian Steckloff
Framingham, MA
High School: Framingham High School
Major: Economics
Favorite Class Taken At Trinity: Economics 101
Why I Chose Trinity: I chose Trinity because I fell in love with the small, beautiful campus. I liked the small classes, the millions of clubs, and the sense of extreme school spirit.
Extracurricular Activities: Varsity Tennis, Interfaith Council
Professional Goals/Career Plans: I hope to one day be an ambassador to a foreign country.
Jillian.Steckloff@trincoll.edu
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Brooke Teittinen
Duxbury, MA
High School: Duxbury High School
Major: English
Favorite Class Taken at Trinity: Anthropology: Women and Gender
Favorite Professor at Trinity: Professor Nadel-Klein
Why I chose Trinity: Trinity has everything that I had been looking for: small, NESCAC size, beautiful atmosphere, challenging classes, great people.
Extracurricular Activities: Trinity Pipes
What I love most about Trinity: The people. My professors are helpful, the Chartwells workers are friendly, and the students are friendly and outgoing.
Professional Goals/Career Plans: Middle School/High School English Teacher.
Brooke.Teittinen@trincoll.edu
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Meredith Wilson
Watertown, MA
High School: Watertown High School
Major: Undecided
Favorite Class Taken at Trinity: Intro to Lit Studies. I’m very interested in English, and thinking about making it my major and this was the first Lit class I had the opportunity to take at Trinity. I had a wonderful professor, and the class provided a great atmosphere for discussion and conversation.
Why I chose Trinity: I chose Trinity because I really liked the idea of a small liberal arts college in the middle of an Urban environment. The fact that Hartford is a state capitol also offers an enormous amount of opportunities to the students at Trinity. Also, I was impressed with Trinity’s study abroad program and I knew that I wanted to study abroad at some point in my college career.
Extracurricular Activities: ACES, Tripod, FACES, TCAC , Big Sister/ Little Sister program.
Professional Goals/ Career Plans: I would love to go to grad school, but aside from that I’m not sure yet.
Meredith.Wilson@trincoll.edu
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Holly Lynn Yarmosh
Boothbay Harbor, ME
High School: Boothbay Region High School
Major: Double in Theater/Dance and English
Favorite Class Taken at Trinity: My favorite class at Trinity has been Performance Art 307. It pushed my abilities as an actress and as a writer allowing me to create in ways that I never thought I could.
Favorite Professor at Trinity: My favorite Trinity Professor is Michael Burke. He is fun, passionate about his teaching and really cares for his students. I feel a new appreciation and understanding for what has been taught after every class with him.
Why I chose Trinity: I chose Trinity because of it’s beautiful welcoming campus and hospitable atmosphere. It had the appeal of a small liberal arts school overflowing with individual attention and the draw of a bustling urban culture simultaneously. It has many outlets for me to purse my passion for acting while achieving a liberal arts education.
Extracurricular Activities: Suzan Lori Parks: 365 Days/ 365 Plays Project, Widow of 18 Springs: Finnegan’s Wake Workshop, Role in Senior Thesis Video Performance, Role in Senior Project Video Performance, Do It Day
What I love most about Trinity: Everything! Trinity allows me to continue with everything that I enjoy doing. It has a welcoming community, a beautiful campus and a hardworking and fun atmosphere. The close vicinity to Hartford and other neighboring cities provide many opportunities and there is always something exciting happening on campus.
Professional Goals/Career Plans: After graduating from Trinity I want to pursue a degree in law. From there, I would aspire to begin a career as a television personality acting as a new anchor or a political analyst.
Holly.Yarmosh@trincoll.edu
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