Trinity College Top Questions

yes, but they are generalizations, not everyone is like that here

Although most students are not like this, the few who are can often ruin the image for everyone.

I think that a large portion of the school is made up of students who come from wealthy backgrounds but the notion that comes along with that, more specifically, that these types of kids don't know how to appreciate anything or know how to work hard, i do not agree with.

It depends on who youre talking to, but its definitely true about some students

trinity is a varied place with varied people. Some are 'old money' and preppy.

While there are some people like that, the stereotype is not entirely true at all.

There are preppy people on campus, but it's not overwhelming. I'm the opposite of preppy and I can EASILY find people to hang out with that aren't preppy. There are a fair bit of rich students, but it's an expensive school. There are PLENTY of normal, great people. We do drink a lot. That's a fact. But we also work really hard.

I think that for the majority of students, this description definitely applies. But, like all stereotypes, there are definitely exceptions.

yep. there are a ton of really preppy people and many wealthy kids. I have heard people classify each other as old and new money. heavy party school is def true. if you drink thursday night, friday night and saturday night, its called a "trinity weekend". in spite of all of this the academics are really good and i have developed an excellent rapport with my teachers who i often see socially, outside of the classroom.

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Yes and no. THe majority of students like to dress the same, however everyone is entitled to express themselves in which ever way that would like.

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soome of them. for the most part students are wealthy and j.crew wearing. However, i don't think our school has a bigger drug problem than any other place. I would say that out school has a lot of private school and prep-school students. Despite what these schools may say, the students tend to be unrounded, very goal oriented and not very open minded. They may go to "liberal institutions" like andover or philips academy, but they are really not very well verse in the actual world, and I think it's a large hinderance to our school.

yes, except that trinity is a good school. it has a good reputation but i the classes and professors are sub par

Up to a point. There are a fair number of students who are fairly well off and went to prep schools, but there are also a lot of students who do not.

No, trust me...my parents do not pay for everything. I am completely on my own with money and I have a job on campus. Even though there is a lot of work, it pays off. Most people have jobs right out of college and...we work hard, but we party even harder!

to an extent

Yes in some ways. Most of the student body is white and tend to be from similar areas. We share many of the same similarities in how we like to spend our time both in the classroom and outside.

somewhat

Sometimes