Why I Want To Trinity College

We are all defined by the standards of our imaginations. Growing up in a blue collar family of metropolitan Boston, I was always encouraged to have grit, determination and character. My personal expectations were high because my parents instilled strong values within me. I was taught that opportunity comes at the expenditure of extreme effort and character. Many of my personal values parallel the ideals of the Trinity Mission. This is why I believe Trinity College is a great fit for me. Trinity is a place where I would have great opportunity to refine my skills, become more cultivated, and grow academically.
Unfortunately, I have lived inside the small bubble of the Boston area my entire life. Although I have grown very fond of this region, I have not been able to venture outside of it. I yearn to spread my wings and experience the world on my own. This is why Trinity would allow me to develop into the man I hope to be. I would be able to eliminate any narrow mindedness or ‘parochialism’ that exists in my life by exposing myself to the realities of the outside …show more content…
As a member of the Trinity College community I would use my education to confront the challenges faced both within the confines of the campus and beyond into the outside world. I would oppose injustices felt by my peers as well as the surrounding community. I would use my gifts, talents, and experiences with public service to be a steward to the meek, the troubled, the needy. Creating change fosters the progression of society. It would allow me to lead a life of consequence while on campus and become engaged in my surroundings. Becoming a productive member of my community is how I aim to lead a life that is socially useful. Taking action takes courage and character, two traits I am more then willing to take on as my own. As Mahatma Gandhi, a pioneer for change, once said, “Be the change you wish to see in the