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Peer Review:
5.45.80.218:valid:Content Nonsensical, Duplicate Survey, High Vulgarity, High Grammatical Error, Probably Admissions, Content Useless, Malicious Intent/Faked, SPAM, :1
5.45.80.218:valid:Content Nonsensical, Duplicate Survey, High Vulgarity, High Grammatical Error, Probably Admissions, Content Useless, Malicious Intent/Faked, SPAM, :1
5.45.80.218:valid:Content Nonsensical, Duplicate Survey, High Vulgarity, High Grammatical Error, Probably Admissions, Content Useless, Malicious Intent/Faked, SPAM, :1
5.45.80.218:valid:Content Nonsensical, Duplicate Survey, High Vulgarity, High Grammatical Error, Probably Admissions, Content Useless, Malicious Intent/Faked, SPAM, :1
5.45.80.218:valid:Content Nonsensical, Duplicate Survey, High Vulgarity, High Grammatical Error, Probably Admissions, Content Useless, Malicious Intent/Faked, SPAM, :1
5.45.80.218:valid:Content Nonsensical, Duplicate Survey, High Vulgarity, High Grammatical Error, Probably Admissions, Content Useless, Malicious Intent/Faked, SPAM, :1
5.45.80.218:valid:Content Nonsensical, Duplicate Survey, High Vulgarity, High Grammatical Error, Probably Admissions, Content Useless, Malicious Intent/Faked, SPAM, :1
5.45.80.218:valid:Content Nonsensical, Duplicate Survey, High Vulgarity, High Grammatical Error, Probably Admissions, Content Useless, Malicious Intent/Faked, SPAM, :1
5.45.80.218:valid:Content Nonsensical, Duplicate Survey, High Vulgarity, High Grammatical Error, Probably Admissions, Content Useless, Malicious Intent/Faked, SPAM, :1
5.45.80.218:valid:Content Nonsensical, Duplicate Survey, High Vulgarity, High Grammatical Error, Probably Admissions, Content Useless, Malicious Intent/Faked, SPAM, :1
5.45.80.218:valid:Content Nonsensical, Duplicate Survey, High Vulgarity, High Grammatical Error, Probably Admissions, Content Useless, Malicious Intent/Faked, SPAM, :1

Statistical Analyzer:

Academics: I am writing this review to ensure prospective students know what they are getting into, as I did not. That being said, Trinity's biggest asset is undoubtedly academic rigor and quality of the faculty. The school has strong, challenging academics, available and (some) kind & helpful professors. There are some awful, boring professors as well, but these are pretty easy to weed out through ratemyprof. The academics are rigorous but doable if you are willing to work hard. It is not easy; however, to pull out an A here, let me tell you. Even in common curriculum classes, it is very, very difficult to get an A without putting in hours upon hours of work, and of course having some natural intelligence.

Social: Let's get this straight. If you consider yourself "normal" (especially if you're a girl), are politically conservative, Christian and you're coming to Trinity and NOT part of an athletic team, you're probably going to hate it. (normal=intelligent, social, friendly, put effort into your appearance, not bizarre, not into greek mythology, etc.) The athletes run this school and consider themselves above the rest of the student body. This sentiment is almost justified though, because the rest of the student body is so painfully bizarre and socially inept. This are where the "weird" kids in HS go to college (aside from the athletic teams). If you're one of those "geek and proud of it" kids, by all means, go to Trinity as you will fit right in.

Financial: Trinity is expensive, so the school draws you in with a promise of a hefty scholarship all 4 years. This is where the fine print comes in. If you are on a scholarship (merit or need based) and are unable to keep your GPA 3.5+ then there goes your scholie $. The school knows that not enough students would enroll if they did not give out so much merit aid to prospective freshmen. Ask anybody why they chose Trinity, and if they are not an athlete I can guarantee you they will say

the scholarship money.

Atmosphere: L I B E R A L. This school might as well be in the middle of South Central. It's so ironic how this school was founded as a Presbyterian one, because there is little to none of that on campus today. The Christian organizations that do exist tend to be run by bigots and judgmental, narrow-minded students with almost 0 life experience whatsoever. Professors implement their political (liberal) ideologies into course work to the point where it is sometimes overwhelming. I realize most college campuses are liberal these days, but this campus does NOT feel like it is anywhere near South TX, I can assure you. Oh also, if the campus was not liberal enough, cigarette smoking is prevalent and you can bet that you'll smell it on your way to and from class daily, depending the routes you take. I am also unsure where the "spoiled white kid" stereotype comes from, because it does not seem to be based on fact. The school is incredibly ethnically diverse. Secondly, most of the students (again, that are NOT athletes) come from lower middle class families. People are NOT rich here. Maybe 5% of the student body has a luxury car and can afford to eat off campus/buy food often. I think that stereotype vanished as soon as the school unaffiliated with the Presbyterian church. Just a guess.

Dorms: The dorms are big, sure. What people do not take into consideration when coming here, is that THREE YEARS on campus is a long time. Dorms are loud. Dorms smell. Dorms are an altogether unpleasant experience unless you're incredibly social, low maintenance, loud, and do not mind crappy wifi or cold showers. Living with a roommate in the same ROOM (completely diff. from an apt. rooommate) for 3 years sounds unbearable to me, which is one of the reasons I am transferring.

Random info:

TU is awesome if:

1. You're a student athlete set for four years of built-in, mostly normal friends

2. You're liberal and love to smoke cigarettes on a daily basis with zero concern of how you're impact anyone else's atmosphere

3. You're basing your college choice solely off of how academically rigorous a school is and how much professor attention you will receive.

4. You're bizarre and enjoy reading and discussing greek mythology or dressing up as pirates in your spare time.

5. You love alcohol and weed.

6. The idea of living in a noisy, unpleasant, smelly building for the next three years sounds ideal to you.