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We have so many wonderful stories and interesting news to share.

Moving from a regional area, stressing about your ATAR and worried you won’t know anyone? Read Hazel’s story.

Hazel Tutuncu moved to Trinity College from Shepparton and proves that ATARs aren’t necessarily as important as they seem, and that college isn’t necessarily out of reach, even if you don’t think you can afford it. Her best advice? If you don’t try, you’ll never know.

From Larrakia to Wurundjeri country: How Anisha is inspiring other Indigenous students to dream big

Moving away from Darwin to study at the University of Melbourne was a big step for Anisha Damaso, but it opened her up to new experiences and possibilities. Now she hopes other Indigenous students will follow her lead.

Meet Admissions Coordinator Wendy Ngaturi

Wendy shares a pivotal moment in her life, the best advice she's been given and the many things she wanted to be growing up.

Hugo Jordan on why there's no 'best thing' about Trinity

Hugo Jordan graduated from high school in Adelaide in 2020, took a gap year, then looked at his options for uni life. He landed on the University of Melbourne and Trinity College, and discovered that Trinity really does have something for everyone.

Kate Beggs’s journey from the Great Ocean Road to the heart of Melbourne city

After completing year 12 and an eye-opening gap year amid COVID-19 lockdowns, Kate Beggs decided to move to the city to pursue a career in educational psychology

‘College is similar to boarding school, but with a fraction of the rules.’

Pip Southey, a Trinity alum and member of our 2022 student committee, talks about her transition from boarding school to college, and how Trinity allowed her to develop her confidence.

Freya Giles shares her experience of choosing and living at Trinity

Freya gives an honest overview of what college life is like, what you can get involved in, and why it's important to find balance

Former Perth student Tessa Moon shares her Melbourne college experience

Tessa Moon faced a common conundrum when deciding what to study post-high school. Should she choose a degree based on her grades, or her interests? Should she narrow herself into a particular field, or allow career flexibility? In the end, Tessa found a path that allowed her to explore different options – partly thanks to a fortuitous accommodation decision.

Isaac Hucker, a proud Badimaya man, describes his journey towards choosing university and college life

University and college weren’t always part of Isaac’s plans, but now he is studying criminology and psychology in the pursuit of a criminal law career… so, what changed his mind?

Mikayla Hand’s journey from Indooroopilly State High to studying at Australia’s top university

Mikayla Hand decided a change was on the cards when she finished school in Brisbane, so she packed up and moved to Melbourne, where she’s found her groove and plenty of friends at Trinity College.
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