Perin Adams
Concord, MA
Class of 2013
perin.adams@trincoll.edu |
High School: Groton School
Major: English Literature; Economics
Why I chose Trinity: I chose Trinity because I wanted a small school where I could really get to know my professors and peers, but I also wanted a school that would provide me with enough independence to find my own way.
Favorite class taken at Trinity: “Science, Nature, and Religion in the Time of Galileo”
Favorite Professor at Trinity: Professor Sean Cocco
Extracurricular activities: The Quirks (all female a cappella group), M.D. Fox Mentoring, Teaching Assistantships, First-Year Mentor, Chapel Singers, Mock Trial
What I love most about Trinity: I love sushi Wednesdays in the Cave Café. Also, let’s not forget the incredible freedom I’m allowed in course selection, and in creating my own academic path.
Professional goals/career plans: Ideally, I’d love to attend a joint law and business program to get a JD/MBA, but I’d like to take a few years off to potentially teach, travel, and act. I’m not totally sure of what I want to do ultimately, but I’m sure I’ll figure it out along the way. |
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Irenae Aigbedion
Brooklyn, NY
Class of 2013
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High School: Saint Saviour High School
Major: International Studies; Language and Culture Studies Plan B: Latin and Hispanic Studies
Why I chose Trinity: During my visit to campus over Preview Weekend, I saw opportunities for foreign language study as well as a wide array of opportunities for studying abroad. I knew that I wanted to have a liberal arts education wherein I could plot my own course through college—Trinity gave me that.
Favorite class taken at Trinity: “Science, Religion, and Nature in the Time of Galileo”
Favorite professor at Trinity: Professor Sean Cocco
Extracurricular activities: Co-Captain of Shondaa Step Team, Christian Fellowship Council, Office of International Programs, Fred Pfeil Community Project member, Anime Club, Shodo (Calligraphy) Club, First Year Mentor, Classics Society, Cinestudio volunteer, member of Zeta Kappa Chapter of Eta Sigma Phi (Classics Honors Society), Student Admissions Associate
What I love most about Trinity: I love that at Trinity, I am able to find the people, groups, and events that help me to tease out the person am I supposed to be. There are chances for me to participa te in different aspects of campus life.
Professional goals/career plans: Undecided |
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Joshua Altschuler
Annapolis, MD
Class of 2013
joshua.altschuler@trincoll.edu
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High School: The Key School
Major: Neuroscience
Why I chose Trinity: When I visited Trinity, I remember walking down the Long Walk with my mom, and whispering to her, “This is it.” Along with the beauty of the campus, I was struck by the small class sizes, easy accessibility to professors, and the ability to be pre-med while taking a wide variety of courses and having a full college life.
Favorite class taken at Trinity: “The Process of Discovery”
Favorite professor at Trinity: Professor Susan Masino
Extracurricular activities: Men’s Varsity Tennis, Quest pre-orientation leader, Masino Lab Research Assistant, Hillel Student Board, Student Admissions Associate
What I love most about Trinity: I love Trinity because I have been able to lead the most balanced college life that anyone could ask for. I have been able to succeed in the classroom, participate in a wide range of extracurriculars, and maintain an active social life.
Professional goals/career plans: I plan to attend medical school. |
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McKenzie Angelo
Brooklyn, NY
Class of 2013
mckenzie.angelo@trincoll.edu
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High School: The James Baldwin School
Majors: Educational Studies; International Studies
Minor: African Studies
Why I chose Trinity: I chose Trinity College due to its location in Hartford. Coming from New York City, urban areas are my natural comfort zones so I was intrigued by the idea of studying at a college that was placed in a city that was close to New York, but had its own unique beauty, cultural elements, and challenges.
Favorite class taken at Trinity: “Samba Ensemble” led by Professor Eric Galm
Favorite professor at Trinity: Professor Seth Markle
Extracurricular activities: Stage Technician at Austin Arts Center, First Year Resident Assistant, Temple of Hip Hop, Women and Gender Resource Action Center (WGRAC), Encouraging Respect of All Sexualities (EROS), The Mill, Stop the Raids, Promoting Healthy Awareness of the Body,PRIDE, Billings Forge: Community Works, the League of Xtraordinary Youth
What I love most about Trinity: I love the Trinity International Hip Hop Festival more than most things in life. Organizing this epic event that draws hip hop artists, activists, community organizers, educators, students, filmmakers, b-boys/b-girls, graffiti writers, DJs, and hip hop enthusiasts from around the world has completed changed my life.
Professional goals/ career plans: My final goal is to be an educator and community organizer. Right now, my plan is to apply to the Master’s Program at the Steinhart School of Culture, Education and Human Development at NYU. |
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Elizabeth Cieri
North Andover, MA
Class of 2013
elizabeth.cieri@trincoll.edu
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High School: The Governor’s Academy
Major: Economics; French Studies
Why I chose Trinity: Trinity had all of the basic criteria I was looking for in a college: beautiful campus, small, near a city, great professors, strong reputation, and lots of school spirit. What really sold me on Trinity were the friendly students I met and the passion Alumni have for their Alma Matter.
Favorite class taken at Trinity: “Seminar in Entrepreneurship”
Favorite professor at Trinity: Professors Carol Clark and Professor Diane Zannoni (both Economics professors)
Extracurricular activities: Alumni Ambassador, Investment Club, M.D. Fox Elementary School Mentoring Program, Teaching Assistant for Economics, Annual Community Events Staff (A.C.E.S.), Club Sailing Team, Trinity-in-Paris Study Abroad program
What I love most about Trinity: Trinity students are friendly, fun, engaged and have the most school spirit!
Professional goals/ career plans: This past summer I had a great internship at an investment bank, and I hope to pursue a career in finance after I graduate. |
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Ayala Cohen
Newton, MA
Class of 2013
ayala.cohen@trincoll.edu
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High School: Newton South High School
Major: Public Policy and Law
Minor: Human Rights
Favorite class taken at Trinity: “Question of Justice”
Favorite professor at Trinity: Professor Edward Cabot
Why I chose Trinity: Trinity had everything I was looking for in a college: a small school with personalized attention from faculty, a broad array of student organizations, an interdisciplinary approach to teaching, and an emphasis on hands-on involvement in the campus and greater Hartford community.
Extracurricular activities: Hillel, Trinitones (all female a capella group), Relay for Life
What I love most about Trinity: I love not only the academics, but also the learning that happens outside the classroom through the amazing people and professors I’ve met here with such diverse interests and backgrounds.
Professional goals/career plans: I hope to attend law school after graduating. |
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Caitlin Crombleholme
Cincinnati, OH
Class of 2013
caitlin.crombleholme@trincoll.edu
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High School: Indian Hill High School
Major: English; Theater and Dance
Special Academic Programs: The InterArts Program
Why I chose Trinity: Few colleges write personalized acceptance letters to the hundreds, if not thousands, of students they admit to their school. That sold me on the spot, right then and there, because I knew Trinity was unlike any other college or university, and the best choice for me.
Favorite class taken at Trinity: “The Brain”
Favorite professor at Trinity: Professor Dan Mrozowski
Extracurricular activities: Quirks (all female a cappella group), the Fred Pfeil Community Project, Peter B’s Espresso, Office of Residential Life, theatre productions on campus, Student Admissions Associate
What I love most about Trinity: Without fail, I get the same thrill every time I see the Main Quad. It reminds me how special Trinity is and how fortunate I am that I can attend such a beautiful and challenging school and institution.
Professional goals/ career plans: I hope to pursue a career in non-profit development. |
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Sarah Gardiner
Swampscott, MA
Class of 2013
sarah.gardiner@trincoll.edu
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High School: Swampscott High School
Major: Political Science
Why I chose Trinity: I went with a gut feeling, and it was the right choice. Sometimes you just know.
Favorite class taken at Trinity: “Urban Politics” and “Writing and the Public Sphere”
Favorite professor at Trinity: Professor Stefanie Chambers (Political Science) and Professor Irene Papoulis (English)
Extracurricular activities: Tutoring/mentoring program at the E.B. Kennelly School for 6th graders, co-editor-in-chief of Her Campus Trinity, First-Year Mentor, dance, tennis
What I love most about Trinity: I’ve been able to take courses in so many different disciplines, giving me the opportunity to establish relationships with both professors and students with varying academic interests.
Professional goals/career plans: I did an internship this past summer at Hill Holliday, an advertising agency in Boston. It was an incredible opportunity and I look forward to pursuing a career in advertising after graduation in either Boston or New York. |
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Sophie Goldsmith
Lexington, MA
Class of 2013
sophie.goldsmith@trincoll.edu
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High School: Cambridge School of Weston (Weston, MA)
Major: American Studies
Why I chose Trinity: I knew that Trinity’s small class size in tandem with its liberal arts curriculum would allow me to get the most out of my college experience.
Favorite class taken at Trinity: “World War II” and “Thought and Culture in American Society”
Favorite professor at Trinity: Professor Louis Masur and Professor Scott Gac in the American Studies department and Professor Kathleen Curran in the Art History department
Extracurricular activities: Hillel Student Board: Social Chair and Head of Campus Outreach, House of Peace: Social Chair, Admissions Blogger, Member of the Trinity College Investment Club, Contributing columnist for the Tripod , First-Year Mentor, Teaching Assistant for several American Studies courses
What I love most about Trinity: I love that we have so much to choose from. Between the cultural houses, community service opportunities, common hour events, simply talking to professors, or the innumerable other activities Trinity provides to enrich our time here, I’d be surprised if a student had any free time!
Professional goals/ career plans: I’m hoping to pursue a career that combines marketing, finance, and social media. |
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Paige Greene
Baltimore, MD
Class of 2013
paige.greene@trincoll.edu
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High School: Bryn Mawr School for Girls\
Major: Public Policy and Law
Minor: Hispanic Studies
Why I chose Trinity: I was interested in NESCAC schools, but I also wanted to live in urban city with lots to do. I also was interested in Trinity’s good academic reputation and beautiful campus.
Favorite class taken at Trinity: “Law, Argument, and Public Policy” with Professor Cabot
Favorite professor at Trinity: Professor Renny Fulco
Extracurricular activities: Trinity Women’s Basketball, Policy Voice (Public Policy and Law blog), lounging on the quad with my roommates, Board of Trustees Charter Committee for Social Change
What I love most about Trinity: The relationships that I have developed with my professors and the support of the alumni who help guide Trinity undergraduates and recent graduates towards meaningful opportunities.
Professional goals/career plans: I hope to go to law school and become fluent in Spanish. Then I would like to spend time abroad, and merge the two disciplines for a career in international law or foreign policy. |
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Shevonne Greene
Brooklyn, NY
Class of 2013
shevonne.greene@trincoll.edu
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High School: Science Skills Center High School
Major: Political Science
Why I chose Trinity: I was looking for a school that could prepare me for law school by allowing me to truly develop my writing and analytical skills. Trinity’s commitment to a liberal arts education and its small size coupled with its location in an urban environment and its diverse student body made it perfect for me.
Favorite class taken at Trinity: “Constitutional Law II”
Favorite professor at Trinity: Professor Adrienne Fulco
Extracurricular activities: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated - Vice President, IMANI-President, TCBWO- (Black Women’s Organization) Vice President, CSA (Caribbean Students Association)- Secretary/Vice President
What I love most about Trinity: The one thing that I appreciate the most about Trinity is the amount of support that students receive from faculty, administration, professors and other students. The Trinity network also provides a slew of resources for which many students like me are able to take advantage of, and it makes me proud to be a Bantam.
Professional goals/career plans: I would like to pursue a career in either politics or government. |
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Youna Kang
Woodbridge, CT
Class of 2013
youna.kang@trincoll.edu
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High School: Amity Regional High School
Major: Biochemistry
Minor: Music
Why I chose Trinity: I chose Trinity because of the superb academic and social experiences I could gain from becoming a member of the diverse community.
Favorite class taken at Trinity: “American Popular Music”
Favorite professor at Trinity: Professor Alison Draper
Extracurricular activities: Asian American Student Association (AASA), writing tutor, writing studio coach, lab research, church praise band member
What I love most about Trinity: What I love most about Trinity is the campus community’s diversity. There are so many different types of people with a vast array of interests that everyone can find their niche within the crowd.
Professional goals/career plans: I hope to attend medical school and become a medical missionary in the future. |
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Gabrielle LaFavre
Nantucket, MA
Class of 2013
gabrielle.lafavre@trincoll.edu
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High School: Nantucket High School
Major: English Literature; Human Rights
Why I chose Trinity: I chose Trinity because of the small, accessible nature of the classes and the incredible professors who teach with such passion and enthusiasm. I am able to participate in every class, and my professors are always available—through office hours, appointments, and email.
Favorite class taken at Trinity: “Jane Austen and the Romantic Period”
Favorite professor at Trinity: Professor Sam Kassow
Extracurricular activities: MD Fox Elementary School Mentor, J.E.L.L.O (Community service group), Amnesty International, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center Game Night, Tour Guide, Carillon
What I love most about Trinity: I love the intellectual atmosphere and the interesting, diverse people I have met.
Professional goals/career plans: I hope to attend graduate school for international development or human rights, and eventually work for an NGO or in the public sector. |
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Alexis Maguina
Miami, Florida
Class of 2013
alexis.maguina@trincoll.edu |
High School: Coral Reef Senior High School
Major: Economics; Public Policy and Law
Minor: Philosophy
Why I chose Trinity: After attending a High school with 3,000 students, I was looking for a small college that would allow me to get to know my professors and would have a sense of community. At the same time, I knew that Trinity’s urban campus as well as its proximity to New York City and Boston would be helpful in providing internships and a myriad of opportunities further down the road.
Favorite class taken at Trinity: “The Question of Justice”
Favorite professor at Trinity: Professor Cabot and Professor Marcano
Extracurricular activities: Vice-President of La Voz Latina, Student Alumni Ambassador, Honor Council panelist, student worker for the Admissions Office and Career Development Center, Tour Guide
What I love most about Trinity: I enjoy the fact that it gives you the tools and resources to make the time you spent in here remarkable and unique. At Trinity you are part of a community that will help you grow and provide you with unforgettable moments.
Professional goals/career plans: I hope to become an attorney or work for an intergovernmental agency. |
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Vince Novelli
Burlington, VT
Class of 2013
vince.novelli@trincoll.edu
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High School: South Burlington High School
Major: Public Policy and Law; Human Rights
Why I chose Trinity: I was drawn to the Human Rights Program, the communal environment, and the access to a major city that Trinity offers.
Favorite class taken at Trinity: “Law, Argument, and Public Policy”
Favorite professor at Trinity: Professor Adrienne Fulco and Professor Ned Cabot
Extracurricular activities: Temple of Hip Hop, International Hip Hop Festival, The Mill, SGA, Internships
What I love most about Trinity: I love my incredible relationships with professors, the the fact that I can go anywhere on campus and run into my friends, and of course the Trinity International Hip Hop Festival!
Professional goals/career plans: I hope to attend law school, and then work in public policy/government. |
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Annie Penfield-Cyr
Underhill, VT
Class of 2013
annie.penfield-cyr@trincoll.edu |
High School: Mount Mansfield Union High School
Major: Neuroscience
Minor: Writing, Rhetoric, and Media Arts
Why I chose Trinity: I chose Trinity because it was a small liberal arts college in New England that had a prestigious academic record and had a neuroscience major as well as a division III cross-country team that I could run for.
Favorite class taken at Trinity: “Argument and Research Writing” and “Introduction to Neuroscience Methodology”
Favorite professor at Trinity: Professor Cindy Butos
Extracurricular activities: Women’s Cross-Country, Women’s Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field, AMSA (the American Medical Student Association)
What I love most about Trinity: I love the wonderful friends I have made, and the memories I have created with them. The classes are always interesting and challenging and you can really pave your own way in your academics with the guidance of the ever helpful faculty and advisors.
Professional goals/career plans: I am a pre-med student and my goal is to go to medical school after college. I have always loved medicine and neuroscience and I hope to combine the two and eventually become a neurosurgeon. |
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Michael Rueger
Teaneck, New Jersey
Class of 2013
michael.rueger@trincoll.edu |
High School: Teaneck High School
Major: Biochemistry
Why I chose Trinity: I was drawn to the combination of strong academics and athletics.
Favorite class taken at Trinity: “Perception”
Favorite professor at Trinity: Professor Janet Morrison
Extracurricular activities: Baseball and Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
What I love most about Trinity: I love the numerous opportunities provided for students both inside and outside of the classroom.
Professional goals/career plans: Unsure |
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Nitin Sajankila
Dayton, NJ
Class of 2013
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High School: South Brunswick High School
Major: Mathematics
Why I chose Trinity: I chose Trinity College in order to individualize my pre-medical education and to be a part of a community.
Favorite class taken at Trinity: “Abstraction and Argument”
Favorite professor at Trinity: Professor Alison Draper and Professor Nancy Wyshinski; they are more than just my advisors and I owe a lot of who I am today to the both of them.
Extracurricular activities: First-Year Mentor, “Campus Climate Representative” for the Fred Pfiel Community Project, tutor at the Aetna Quantitative Center, Peter’s Retreat.
What I love most about Trinity: What I love most about Trinity College is its sense of community. It is a community that is evolving, and the small campus allows for students to build strong relationships with their peers and professors.
Professional goals/career plans: After graduating from Trinity College, I plan to attend medical school and eventually practice as a physician and activist in the global health sector. |
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Mary Therese Sullivan
Evergreen Park, IL
Class of 2013
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High School: Marian Catholic High School
Major: Public Policy and Law
Minor: French Studies
Why I chose Trinity: I always wanted to attend a small, liberal arts school on the East Coast, but there was something about Trinity’s sense of community—both on campus and within Hartford—that just felt right to me.
Favorite class taken at Trinity: “Law, Argument, and Public Policy” and “Introduction to Law”
Favorite professor at Trinity: Professor Ned Cabot, Professor Adrienne Fulco, and Judge Thomas Smith
Extracurricular activities: Student Admissions Associate, Mock Trial Team, Women & Gender Resource Action Center, Barista at The Underground Coffeehouse, First Year Mentor, Teaching Assistant
What I love most about Trinity: I love the close relationships I have with many of my professors. They genuinely care about me, both inside and outside the classroom, and that is something that has been paramount to my college experience.
Professional goals/career plans: I am very interested in international diplomacy and human rights. I hope to eventually attend law school. |
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Dobromir Trifonov
Pleven, Bulgaria
Class of 2013
dobromir.trifonov@trincoll.edu
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High School: Armand Hammer United World College (New Mexico)
Major: Economics
Minor: Hispanic Studies
Why I chose Trinity: I was very impressed by the sense of community I received at Trinity. Although you can find people from different backgrounds with different interests, all of the students I was in touch with seemed very similar in their openness and willingness to branch out.
Favorite class taken at Trinity: “International Political Economy” with Professor Brigitte Schulz
Favorite professor at Trinity: Professor Brigitte Schulz
Extracurricular activities: President of the Student Government Association, Alumni Ambassador, Student Technology Assistant, Men’s Varsity Rowing, Tour Guide, Student Admissions Associate
What I love most about Trinity: Trinity is an exceptional mix of qualities: tradition and modernity, a tight-knit community and an urban environment; hard-working students and a friendly atmosphere; an abundance of extracurricular activities and a focus on education; rigorous academics and opportunities for self-designed projects.
Professional goals/career plans: Unsure |
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Stephanie Viall
North Reading, MA
Class of 2013
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High School: North Reading High School
Major: Neuroscience
Minor: Writing, Rhetoric, and Media Arts
Why I chose Trinity: I chose Trinity College for its small classes, rigorous academics, close relationship with the Hartford community, community feeling on campus, numerous extracurricular activities, liberal arts education, friendly professors, and beautiful campus.
Favorite class taken at Trinity: “Introduction to Film Studies”
Favorite professor at Trinity: Professor Wyshinski and Professor Younger
Extracurricular activities: Chapel Singers, Choir, Relay for Life, Annual “Do It Day” and Rugby
What I love most about Trinity: I really appreciate the faculty at Trinity. Trinity’s professors will sit and talk to you about your major even if they are not your advisor, offer you chocolate before a midterm, and invite you to special event dinners.
Professional goals/career plans: I am going to pursue a business career that combines the skills I learned in my Neuroscience major and my minor in Writing, Rhetoric and Media. I plan to attend graduate school in the near future. |
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Allie Windham
Atherton, CA
Class of 2013
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High School: Menlo School
Major: Public Policy and Law
Why I chose Trinity: I was first attracted by the beautiful campus, small class sizes, and proximity to a city. When I visited, I discovered the community atmosphere, the exceptionally close connections with professors, and the opportunities that abound for students to shape their own college experience.
Favorite class taken at Trinity: “Law, Argument, and Public Policy”
Favorite professor at Trinity: Professor Ned Cabot, Professor Adrienne Fulco, and Professor Frank Kirkpatrick
Extracurricular activities: Honor Council, First Year Mentor (and Mentors’ Mentor), Relay for Life (Board Member and Captain), Rising Stars, M.D. Fox, and Vision Academic Mentoring Programs, SGA (Executive Secretary), Trinity’s program with Connecticut Children’s Medical Center (President, Fall 2011), Trinity-in-Barcelona (Spring 2012), Fred Pfeil Community Project, Policy Voice (Trinity’s Public Policy & Law Newsletter), Best Buddies, Big Sister/Little Sister program, Teaching Assistant
What I love most about Trinity: I love that Trinity gives its students all the right tools and allows them to create their own path.
Professional goals/career plans: Though currently undecided about my future, I’m considering teaching abroad or at a prep school for a few years before attending law school. |
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Marta Zamroziewicz
Poplar Grove, IL
Class of 2013
marta.zamroziewicz@trincoll.edu
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High School: North Boone High School
Major: Neuroscience
Why I chose Trinity: During a visit to campus, I was thoroughly impressed with the plethora of opportunities that Trinity had to offer for a pre-med student such as myself, including the Interdisciplinary Science Program, flexible study abroad options, the Health Fellows program, research opportunities, and a strong neuroscience program.
Favorite class taken at Trinity: “Human Neuropsychology”
Favorite professor at Trinity: Professor Sarah Raskin
Extracurricular activities: Neuroscience research (at Trinity, UConn Health Center, and the Institute of Living), Tour Guide, Student Admissions Associate, Teacher’s Assistant, shadowing UConn Health Center physicians, JELLO member, migrant farm worker clinic volunteer, AMSA member, Sailing Club, Running Club
What I love most about Trinity: To me, the best part of Trinity is its dedication to maintaining a small liberal arts setting that provides a wide variety of opportunities beyond the classroom. After studying abroad at a large research university of 30,000 students in Australia, I truly came to appreciate Trinity’s student-focused learning environment.
Professional goals/career plans: After Trinity, I hope to enroll in an MD/PhD program in translational or cognitive neuroscience. I intend to someday become a research physician and work in the field of neurology or neurosurgery. |
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