Lia Urban Spillane

Rochester, NY
The Harley School
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Major/Minor:
Psychology, Hispanic Studies
Why You Chose Trinity:
Trinity has such a beautiful campus and I could really see myself being happy here. Alongside that, the school had everything I was looking for academically and athletically and its city location was an added bonus.
Favorite Class:
Social Psychology because I loved learning about why humans behave the way they do in social situations.
Favorite Professor:
Elizabeth Casserly
Extracurricular Activities:
Quest trainer and coordinator, Swim and Dive team, Outdoors Club
What You Love Most About Trinity:
The relationships I’ve been able to form with my friends, professors, and coaches. Trinity really does that that close-knit community and I’ve been able to become to close with my professors to the extent where I have met their kids and they have come to my diving meets to cheer me on! Through Trinity’s Quest program I have made some of my best friends and that support me and I can always count on. The support system I’ve found at Trinity is truly one of a kind.
Your Professional Goals/Career Plans:
I would like to attend medical school to become a physician.
Favorite Place on Campus:
The Quad because it’s the perfect place to hang out with friends on a nice, sunny day and it has a gorgeous view of the chapel.
Favorite Place in Hartford:
The West Hartford Reservoir is my favorite place to go for a casual hike in the fall.
What’s the most impactful/favorite book you’ve ever read?
My favorite book series would probably have to be the Harry Potter books. When I was little, my mom used to read them to me before bed, and those books really made me fall in love with reading and to this day, I still like to reread the series at least once a year.
What advice do you have for prospective students applying to college?
Have an open mind and visit a variety of schools to really see what aspects of a campus you want and which might be deal breakers.
What’s one thing you wish you knew before coming to college?
Don’t overcommit yourself to a million clubs and extracurriculars, find one or two activities that you’re really passionate about and focus on those! Don’t overexert yourself trying to be a superhuman.