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MEET THE STUDENTS
Kyle Beek ’12
Albert L. E. Gastmann Scholar
Hometown: St. Andrew, Jamaica
High school attended: Kent School
Major: Political Science
Minor: Hispanic Studies
Why I chose Trinity: Trinity has something unique that a lot of other colleges do not; a sense of community.
Favorite class taken at Trinity: Post-Colonial Island Cultures
Favorite professor at Trinity: Professor Anthony Messina
Extracurricular activities: Trinity College Accidentals, Student Admissions Associate, Resident Assistant, The Fred Pfeil Community Project.
What I love most about Trinity: A number of unique opportunities that have made my college experience one in a million. I consider myself a unique person, and Trinity is just the kind of special place that can cater to my very specific interests by offering me different kinds of opportunities to pursue my interests.
Professional goals/career plans: After having graduated a semester early, I am pursuing a master’s degree in Immigration Studies with the aim of working in a non-profit organization within the field of immigration in the future.
Navneet Kaur ’12
Raymond and Alicia Joslin Family Scholar
Hometown: Waterbury, Connecticut
High school attended: Crosby High School
Major: Neuroscience
Why I chose Trinity: Because of the educational opportunities and community resources Trinity has to offer. I wanted to be in an environment where I could interact one-on-one with professors and engage in in-depth research not only at Trinity but also at neighboring Hartford Hospital, one of the largest medical centers in the Northeast, and the Institute of Living, the third largest psychiatric hospital in the U.S.
Favorite class taken at Trinity: “Argument and Research Writing” with Professor Cynthia Butos
Favorite professor at Trinity: Professor Laura Holt
Extracurricular activities: Hartford Hospital- volunteer, Cancer Relay for Life- planning committee member, Open Airways for Schools Program- teacher, CT Sikh Association- youth counselor.
What I love most about Trinity: Trinity lays a great educational and networking foundation for its students. Trinity also gives students the opportunity to dream and make those dreams come true, for example, through the development of new majors like neurochemistry and through community internships at top corporations.
Professional goals/career plans: After Trinity, I plan to go to graduate school for a Ph.D. in clinical neuropsychology.
Nabila Taj '12
Hometown: Queens, New York
High school attended: Brooklyn Technical High School
Major: International Studies
Why I chose Trinity: I chose Trinity for its small class sizes and its plethora of internship and community service opportunities.
Favorite class taken: Social Movements
Favorite professor at Trinity: It is difficult to name just one favorite professor as all of the professors in the International Studies department have challenged me and sparked my passions.
Extracurricular activities: Student alumni ambassador, member of the Honor Council, president of the House of Peace, co-founder of student-run after-school tutoring program for the students of the refugee community of Hartford.
Professional goals/career plans: In the future, I hope to become a lawyer and work for immigrant rights as well as travel and learn more languages.
Blake Tyler ’12
Hometown: Essex, Massachusetts
High school attended: Deerfield Academy
Major: Public Policy and Law
Minor: Economics
Why I chose Trinity: I was drawn to the liberal arts, and felt that discussion-based classes with attentive professors would ensure personal growth in addition to academic challenges. A liberal arts education instills within students social awareness, recognition of civic responsibility, and intellectual exposure beyond a narrow professional field. Grounded in this ideology, Trinity’s academic approach fosters intellectual fulfillment, while promoting off campus engagement in the state capital.
Favorite class taken at Trinity: Islam in America
Favorite professor at Trinity: Raymond Baker, professor of international politics, emphasizes the importance of being able to identify what you have learned, and teaches students to construct targeted answers to discussion questions.
Extracurricular activities: Student Alumni Ambassador, Trinity College Trap and Skeet Club.
What I love most about Trinity: The Trinity curriculum balances structure with customization, allowing students to pursue their interests within a liberal arts framework. Having the flexibility to explore different disciplines makes the Trinity community academically interconnected, and allows students to interact with peers and professors outside their major. These relationships foster a cohesive campus designed to promote interdisciplinary study.
Professional goals/career plans: I plan to attend law school after graduating from Trinity, and hope to work in investing, specifically venture capital. Given the rapid innovations and technological advancements that result from American ingenuity, building a career in venture capital provides unique access to the forefront of social and economic change in the twenty-first century.