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There's always something happening at Trinity College - stay up-to-date with our latest news and stories. Also keep an eye on our events for current students, staff, alumni & friends of Trinity College and the general public.

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.

From farm life to Trinity College: Q&A with Fergus Guest

Fergus talks about his upbringing on a farm, his high school days, and why he chose to live at Trinity College.

From country to city life: Why college is the complete package for Rosie

If a move to the city for university is on the cards, Trinity College could be the welcoming community that you need to help settle in and make the most of your university years. Rosie Yates, who grew up in tiny NSW town of Yerong Creek, has done just that, and has found that college life suits her perfectly.

Book now: The Addams Family musical

Following the success of Mageia, Trinity College’s musical in 2022, the college is proud to present The Addams Family for 2023. The musical follows an abnormal family that faces the challenges of living with a rebelling teenage daughter, Wednesday Addams, as she defies her family’s values and forges indefinite change.

Peter Kalidonis on why making friends at uni is harder than you think

Peter Kalidonis discovered that living with family while at university versus living on campus at college results in vastly different experiences … and one option easily trumps the other. Here he explains why.

Residential college vs dorm in Australia: what's the difference?

In Australia, residential colleges and dorms, or university student accommodation, are both options for students looking for on-campus accommodation at university. While they may seem similar at first glance, there are significant differences between the two.

Sex and sexuality week: Kody shares his story of growing up gay in country Victoria

Trinity resident Kody Roth grew up in regional Victoria, where he struggled with his sexual identity throughout his school years. It wasn’t until he moved to Melbourne and Trinity College that he finally felt comfortable to embrace his sexuality.
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