Ana Stambolic

Uzice, Serbia
UWC Robert Bosch College, Freiburg, Germany
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Major/Minor:
Political Science with an International Relations Concentration, and Human Rights Studies
Why You Chose Trinity:
Trinity is the only college that offers the Human Rights Studies major and is one of a few liberal arts institutions that are located in an urban setting, and during my senior year of high school, I had such a great interview/conversation with Trinity’s Director of Admissions, Anthony Berry!
Favorite Class:
International Human Rights Law, Democracy in the US and Abroad, Prisons and Justice in the US
Favorite Professor:
Professor Reo Matsuzaki (Political Science Department)
Extracurricular Activities:
Resident Assistant in Smith Hall, Student Employee in the Dean of Students, WGRAC, and SAIL offices,
Model UN Club, International Relations Club, International Student Mentor, and a Big Sister for the WGRAC’s Big Sister, Little Sister Program.
What You Love Most About Trinity:
A number of various resources that are provided by Trinity and available to students to utilize them (such as advising sessions provided by the Career Development Center or by the International Student Office). I also love the fact that Trinity is constantly increasing the diversity of its student body
Your Professional Goals/Career Plans:
After I graduate from Trinity, I am planning to go to law school here in the U.S. and focus on building a career in the area of International Law.
Favorite Place on Campus:
Peter B’s and the Econ Library in Downes Memorial!
Favorite Place in Hartford:
Elizabeth Park
What’s the most impactful/favorite book you’ve ever read?
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
What advice do you have for prospective students applying to college?
I would encourage them to definitely reach out to those schools to which they are applying, schedule an interview with one of the Admission Officers, write an additional essay where they can share their thoughts, and also proofread all of their application materials.
What’s one thing you wish you knew before coming to college?
Before coming to Trinity, I was a little bit unsure about my academic performance since English is not my first language and also because I am a first-generation student. However, during the past three years, I received an incredible amount of support from my professors and many of the staff members and I was able to perform very well in almost all of the courses I took. Trinity is a very supportive place and I am sure that you will also be able to perform very well if you are passionate about what you are studying and if you don’t hesitate to reach out for help in those situations when you are uncertain about something.