Lilla Kis: I would say my favorite class at Trinity has been Intro to Psychology. I took it with Professor Kennen, but I’m sure all the professors that teach the course are great. I had never taken psychology before, but the course made me fall in love with the subject. I actually decided to major in Neuroscience because I became fascinated with how to the brain works and I was interested in the scientific side of Psychology. Intro to Psychology exposes students to a lot of different topics and I think everyone will find something that interests them.
Christina Raiti: If you are looking for a class that will not only keep your attention for the full fifty minute period but will leave you wanting to complete assignments, The Mafia is the class for you. Professor John Alcorn is the extremely passionate, knowledgeable instructor of this intriguing course on crime. Professor Alcorn not only engages his students in discussion of popular films such as The Godfather, Goodfellas, and Donnie Brasco, but he allows them to teach lessons, varying from the general lecture style course. He is extremely personable and has even invited students over to his house for dinner. The combination of learning about the Mob’s biggest gangsters with Professor Alcorn’s enthusiasm will not leave you disappointed.
Cara Daly: The best class I’ve taken at Trinity was “History of the Built Environment.” This class was part of The Cities Program and looked at the history of architecture from Mesopotamia to present day. I have a passion for traveling and attaining a broader knowledge of architecture and its history has made traveling a much more worthwhile and authentic experience.
Sarah Fogel: My favorite professor is Shafqat Hussain in the Anthropology department. He is such a passionate teacher and makes class exciting and fun and values your opinion. However, I am most excited about Professor Outten the new psych teacher. Pretty much any class involving studying people catches my attention especially if the teacher truly has a passion for the course and wants to share that with you.
Caroline O’ Connor: As hard as Econ 101 is rumored to be, Prof. Schneider does an awesome job of clarifying these difficult topics. He is always available for extra help, and is very accommodating to students by providing opportunities to gain extra credit on tests. This semester he is teaching a freshman seminar, as well as a senior seminar class, but will likely teach Econ 101 again in the spring. If you’re in for the challenge, I highly recommend taking one of his classes.
Meghan Marsh: Professor Notar of the Anthropology department is incredibly sweet, she loves what she does, and she’ll keep classes interesting. I took Borderlands of East & Southeast Asia last year, and learned a ton. I’ve heard great things about her other classes as well. Her passion for her subject and the application of it to the job world inspired me to major in Anthropology.
Molly Schineller: My freshman year, I pushed myself to take a high-level philosophy course with the man, the myth, the legend, Dan Lloyd. The class I took was called Time, and it focused on crazy theories and paradoxes that I had never even considered. (Did you know there’s a real reason why time flies when you’re having fun?!) Professor Lloyd is offering Intro to Philosophy this semester, and I would absolutely recommend taking the class with him. He is seriously brilliant, extremely helpful, and a really friendly face to know on campus!
Ali Tucci: To this day, my favorite class that I’ve taken at Trinity has been Intro to Creative Writing with Professor Berry. The class is workshop oriented, which is nice because it creates a comfort level between classmates that I haven’t had in any other course. Classes are always entertaining- mostly because you critique the works of other classmates and things can get heated very quickly. Plus, writing your own fiction stories is fun and a refreshing type of workload that all students can benefit from, no matter what your major is. Not to mention that Professor Berry is the Director of Creative Writing, so you really can’t go wrong. Don’t miss out!
Noori Chishti: If you’re still looking for a class to take, I highly recommend Shakespeare as Philosopher with Professor Lloyd. I took the class last spring and found it be extremely engaging and enjoyable. Don’t let the potentially intimidating idea of Shakespeare or philosophy deter you from taking the class, especially if you aren’t majoring in anything pertaining to either subject. Professor Lloyd does an amazing job of making both Shakespeare, as well as many complex concepts of philosophy, approachable and fun. If you’re someone who is even slightly interested in either literature, philosophy, or theater, this is the perfect class for you. Professor Lloyd takes a very literary and theatrical approach to philosophic study by emphasizing Shakespeare, the iconic playwright, not often regarded as a philosopher, as carrying a significant moral weight through his plays, as well as his sonnets. The class was a lot of fun. Professor Lloyd is engaging, current, and approachable. Expect to have many laughs throughout the class, as his sense of humor definitely pervades the class.
Kelly Vaughan: My favorite class that I’ve taken during my first two years at Trinity also happens to be taught by my favorite professor- Art and the Public Good by Professor Kat Power. Professor Power challenges you to think critically and see the connections between art, politics, and society. She is extremely caring and devoted to both teaching and her students. She was also my first year seminar professor and I’m so lucky to continue to have a relationship with her beyond the classroom.