Student Leadership

Julian is a rising junior from Queensbury, NY, and is majoring in Urban Studies and minoring in Architecture. He is a member of the rock-climbing club, boxing club, and works and lifts at the Scully center. As a freshman, he was a part of two quest trips during orientation, where he found his love for the program and the outdoors. “At Trinity, Quest is what made me feel at home and comfortable for the first few weeks, and I have met so many of my friends through the experience.” Julian remembers that, even though it seemed to rain every day on trail, that everyone was happy to get to camp and play cards under the tarp.

Agnes is a rising junior from Hopkinton, Massachusetts. She is a double major in English/Creative Writing and Applied Math, with a minor in Legal Studies. On campus, Agnes is involved in Mock Trial and The Vernacular. She has participated in Quest since freshman year, and during each trip she has had the opportunity to meet so many different people and learn so much about herself and what she is capable of. “I am so grateful that Quest was my introduction to Trinity College, and for all of the experiences and challenges it has brought me. One of my favorite Quest memories was when we arrived at our campsite earlier than expected on a rainy day, and spent the afternoon napping, talking, and playing cards in the shelter.”

Hannah is a rising senior from Colorado Springs, Colorado, majoring in environmental science. On campus, Hannah is a member of the swimming and diving team, an intern at the Career & Life Design Center, a member of the Green Campus executive board, and a student researcher. Hannah has participated in Quest since her freshman year, where she knew instantly that she wanted to be a leader. Quest has given her some of her favorite memories and closest friends at Trinity. Hannah wants to give first-years the same rewarding experience she had and to continue to share her love of the outdoors with everyone she can.

Miguel is a senior, chemistry major, from Mexico City. On campus Miguel works in admissions as a committee lead for the Diversity and Access Team. In the chemistry department he is also a tutor, research, and teaching assistant. With the Hartford community, he is a supplemental instructor in a local middle school. Miguel found community in QUEST. He was a participant as an incoming first-year and never left. Thanks to this program he understood better what is to be member of the Trinity community and found his people at school. He found a passion in something that he never tried before and now he inspires others to try it too.

Sloane is a rising senior from Jacksonville, Florida. She is majoring in Computer Science and Cognitive Science, and she is minoring in Chinese. On campus, she is a co-captain of the Trinity Club Volleyball team, is a member of the Trinity Homeless Project Club, and the treasurer of the Trinity Women STEM Network. She was first introduced to Quest as a participant and quickly realized she wanted to give back to the program that helped shape her early college experience. Thinking back to her first trip with Quest, Sloane says, “It completely changed my freshman year. I want to help more people have that same welcoming experience.” One of her favorite memories was of her first real backpacking trip and the long-lasting friendships that were formed during it.

Radel is a rising senior from The Bronx, New York, double majoring in Hispanic Studies and History. Off the trail, Radel is involved with the Men of Color Alliance and is a language tutor at the Blume Center. Radel did Quest as his orientation for the next program, and the impact his leaders had on him provided the impetus to get more involved with Quest. “It was a fun experience as a first-timer doing an extensive outdoors experience, and I truly enjoyed the connections I was able to make with other fellow participants.”

I am a rising junior from Tinton Falls, New Jersey, majoring in environmental science. On campus, I am a member of the women’s club soccer team and an avid Bantam sports fan. I was a Quest Participant my freshman year, where I made unforgettable memories and met so many of my long-lasting friends. The best part about being involved in Quest is being constantly pushed out of my comfort zone by new people and still being met with kindness and support. After my trip, I knew I wanted to be involved in this program throughout my time at Trinity and to provide a similar experience to incoming first-year students. One of my favorite memories from Quest was climbing Bear Mountain for the first time with my first group of participants during my first year as a Quest leader.