Erika Lopes   

Morris Plains, NJ and Mumbai, India

High School: Apostolic Carmel High School (Mumbai) and Villa Walsh Academy (NJ)

Major: Political Science

Minor: Legal Studies, Arabic

Favorite Class Taken at Trinity: Domestic Sources of American Foreign Policy, Ancient Greek Philosophy

Why I chose Trinity: The balance of a great education with small classes, excellent faculty and amazing extracurricular opportunities as well as the lasting impression the motivated and friendly students left me with. The Human Rights Program, Guided Studies Program and the study abroad opportunities were other really important factors.

Extracurricular Activities: Trinity College Chapel Singers, Amnesty International, Arabic Club, Asian American Student Association, Alumni Ambassadors, Career Services Assistant.

Professional Goals/ Career Plans: I hope to go to law school after I graduate next year and study international and corporate Law. I eventually want to work on Wall Street in the legal department of a financial firm.