Aurelia Umholtz

Flagstaff, Arizona
Northland Prep Academy

Majors:
Environmental Science & Anthropology

Minors:
History

Why did you choose Trinity?
I liked the small liberal arts college in an urban setting and the community felt like an extended family.

Favorite Class:
The Civil Rights Movement to the Movement for Black Lives

Favorite Professor:
Dr. Christoph Geiss

Extracurricular Activities:
Women’s Varsity Swimming and Diving Team, Quest Leadership and Pre-Orientation Program, Annual Community Events Staff, Office of Recreation, Rock Climbing Club.

What do you love most about Trinity?
I love seeing people I know all the time, wherever I go.

What are your professional goals and/or career plans?
I hope to work in conservation or environmental education.

Favorite Place on Campus:
Peter B’s benches between the Chemistry building and the library (especially in spring).

Favorite Place in Hartford:
Any of our wonderful public parks around campus.

What’s the most impactful/favorite book you’ve ever read?
Any Jane Austen book.

What advice do you have for prospective students applying to college?
Choose a school that makes you feel at home.

What’s one thing you wish you knew before coming to college?
Don’t be afraid to be your own person.