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The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Trinity University is 40%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
I am currently going to my local community college to obtain my CNA, and I am enrolled for the LPN program beginning the end of August. The CNA program has been valuable to attend because it has eased my fears about starting the nursing program. I'm not saying the LPN program will be easy, but at least I will now have some experience, as well as the CNA program counts as one of the beginning nursing classes so that will be one less class I have to take. I have previously gotten a degree from this college a few years back, and the teachers are very knowledgable in their subject areas, and they are very nice as well. I also think the small class sizes are instrumental in giving the students one-on-one attention when they need it.
Read all 69 answers Describe the students at your school.
We're all pretty chill with each other and you'll always see someone you know on the way to class.
Read all 21 answers Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!
What is unique about my school is how the students can form good relationships with the professors because of the small/medium sized classes. The professors always welcome us into their offices if we need help, no matter what department they are from. I've always liked that because it shows that they aren't going to leave us out in the cold; they actually want us to do well in their classes.
Read all 18 answers What's unique about your campus?
The quality of teaching and availability that students have to the faculty. I have learned almost as much, if not more, in after-class conversations than I ever did during class.
Read all 15 answers What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?
If you don't fall into either the christian or the partying crowd you might find it hard to find a strong social network. They are pretty good at helping first years get connected, but once you are beyond that first year you might find it a lot harder to get involved with new groups.
Read all 14 answers What kind of person should not attend this school?
Anyone who wants to be in a big city. After the first year, you know everyone and eveyone one knows you...that includes any gossip even remotely related to you. Almost half of the campus is Greek because without it, there would be nothing to do.
Read all 14 answers What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?
I wish I had known how importat it is to make strong connections with people durin your first year. The groups of friends here become pretty set after that, and i can be hard to get into one. I also wish I had known how much it was oriented around Greek life even though in reality a pretty small percentage of the students go Greek.
Read all 12 answers What kind of person should attend this school?
anyone who wants an awesome education
Read all 10 answers What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?
Mostly, I tell them about the incredible amount of diversity - racial, ethnic, relgious, and even pastime and major diversity play a huge role in the university's overall structure. Also, the professors are great about reaching out to students - they have required office hours each week, and are often available even outside of those - whatever they can do to assist their students, they will. Lastly, the school is very driven and challenging, but such challenges teach the students individual responsibility and independence, preparing them for the "real world."
Read all 10 answers Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.
Rich conservative Christian students learning from top-class imported-from-New York professors in a laid back setting.
Read all 9 answers Describe your favorite campus traditions.
My university is known for many things. Trinity has a well-renowned pre-med program, as well as a successful Business program. Also, the school's staff is wonderful and very professional - something like 98{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of professors have their master's degree. The classes are small enough for the professor to become well acquainted with students, but large enough to generate practical discourse. Trinity's social atmosphere has a wide variety - most students engage in at least one extra curricular activity or club (many founded and run by the students themselves).
Read all 7 answers What is your overall opinion of this school?
Trinity University is a great small private liberal arts school located in Texas. It is personal enough that every student gets the specialized attention they may need but it is big enough to make friends.
Read all 6 answers What's the most frustrating thing about your school?
Trinity now is trying to compete with Rice's natural science departments. Rice is its sister school, but unless you have had AP science courses do not plan to be prepared for science courses at Trinity. For example, the into chemistry class had 70{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the students withdraw. Few barely passed. A "C" grade is required for the course or it must be taken again. If you have to take a course again, you most likely will NOT be able to graduate with a degree in Chemistry.
Read all 6 answers What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?
There isn't really a common stereotype at our school. A lot of us like to think we are the smart kids. However, a common truth at our school is that we tend to date the people we met the first day of school or stay in a relationship with our high school sweetheart, and so far I have found that to be quite true.
Read all 6 answers What are the most popular student activities/groups?
The Trinity social life has been compared to high school because of the size of the school, but it is so different because the level of maturity in college and open-mindedness overshadows any 'small town gossip' that might occur. Students are open-minded and friendly with one another, and usually, particularly freshman year, people leave their doors open. The residential halls are the center for a lot of social interaction, but its especially nice because you have a private bathroom that you share with only 3 other people in your suite. My closest friends are the people that I suited with freshman year, and the people that lived across the quad from me. It is really easy to meet people at Trinity, which I think is one of the big pluses, especially freshman year. You have so many opportunities within the first week to meet people during new student orientation, and your suite and your hall give you almost instant friends-- there is usually a lot of bonding that takes place those first few months.
Trinity has a great lecture series that brings really exciting and interesting people. Last year John Cleese and Bill Clinton came, and recently the former President of Pakistan spoke. There are always events happening on campus and you can usually always find something to do or get involved with.
The greek system is not overwhelming at Trinity. It's not the hierarchy you might see at bigger state schools, they are sociable with people outside their club, and rush provides another great way for people to socialize and expand their group of friends.
Read all 4 answers What are the academics like at your school?
Academics are important to students at Trinity, so studying is a regular activity. Professors really encourage participation in classes, even in most of the larger survey classes. It is rare that a professor won't learn your name, and that also increases participation as you will usually be prompted to participate more, but that's a good thing, it gets you out of your shell and encourages you to connect to the material.
Trinity students are competitive but more with themselves than with other students.
The common curriculum at Trinity provides a great basis for a liberal arts education, giving students a well rounded education and encouraging learning for learning's sake. Career services offers help to students who have questions about future jobs and such, but for the most part a Trinity education is geared toward education and critical thinking.
Read all 3 answers Why did you decide to go to this school?
Well, to be honest I decided to go to Trinity because it had the best financial package and I didn't get into my other top schools.
Read all 2 answers What are your classes like?
Students take a 12-15 person course their first year at TU. The topics change every year, and they are usually pretty cool topics.
Read all 1 answers What is the stereotype of students at your school?
In the San Antonio area, some of the stereotypes are that Trinity students are rich, intellegent, and really pretty nice.
Read all 1 answers Is the stereotype of students at your school accurate?
I'd say those are pretty accurate. Although there are a lot of students from 'well to do' families, there are a lot of kids on financial aid, scholarship, and work study, plus it's college, so everyone is on a budget. Trinity students are very academically focused for the most part, and there is a general sense of community friendliness given the small size of the school.
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