
“There are definitely some very preppy girls and boys-blond hair, sunglasses, Chanel flats, a polo,” one student concedes before adding that “sometimes people identify these students as typical Trinity students however, there are many students who are not like that at all.” All students tend to be “well-rounded” and “very passionate,” “intelligent but also social,” with “good verbal skills.” They “care deeply about their work and really like to have fun when they can,” and while many gravitate to the Greek community for their fun, “there are communities here for those who do not enjoy the frat scene, for people who are passionate about music and acting, and those who want to spend their weekends giving back to the community.” Campus Life The stereotype about Trinity undergrads is that “most…are from the tristate area and appear to have just stepped off a yacht or out of a country club,” and students confirm that while “there are a lot of students who are not” in this crowd, the preppy contingent is “the main group” and “socially dominant” here. Students also appreciate that “the career services office is amazing” here. They often invite students out to lunch.” Likewise, administrators are easy to access. In all disciplines, “small classes, very involved professors, and a very conscious student body” combine to provide “an excellent liberal arts education that will provide with the skills to be thoughtful, independent adults.” Professors “are always available to talk and offer help to students. Strength across the liberal arts bolsters the school’s Humanities Gateway Program, in which students undertake a fixed curriculum of interdisciplinary study to survey the entirety of European cultures from the classical age to the present. A “great political science department” exploits TC’s location “about two blocks away from the state capital, which is great for internships.” Other social sciences, including economics and history, earn students’ praises, as do offerings in engineering and education. “ about getting a top-notch education in small classes with professors who know you and being able to also have a good time outside of class” at Trinity College, a small and prestigious liberal arts school located in Connecticut’s state capital. COVID-19 Update: To help students through this crisis, The Princeton Review will continue our "Enroll with Confidence" refund policies.
