Trinity College Dublin - TCD
speciality: Business and Strategy

Trinity is an overall outstanding university with some of the greatest facilities in the world – but a few fixes would make it the best college for student experience in the world.

Firstly the weekly hours for some courses. Quite often a course will be exposed to just one lecture/tutorial per day even in full time courses. This means that travelling students have to stay an extra night or come all the way in for one hour of work. The timetables can be quite poorly planned, with some days being extremely busy, and other days with just one or two lectures with a large gap in between.

Another criticism of trinity is the lack of a relaxed and non crowded area on campus to chill out. Often times when the weather is poor, students are forced to smaller cramped areas around the perch and buttery, with many students not being afforded a seat. If students then decide to go elsewhere like the areas upstairs in the arts block, conversations are discouraged for noise even at the most basic level.

Another slight criticism would be that often Lecturers do not work in tangent with TAs or tutorial leaders. This leads to a gap in learning and means that the lecturers message and their learning objectives are not met.

In my opinion, Trinity is the most overated university in Ireland. The campus life is non existent. There is no help in regards to questions about exams, results and general questions outside of lectures/modules. The lectures themselves do not stand out in comparison to other universities in the country. A lot of the reasons the university ranks so highly each year seems to be the fact they like to involve themselves in “climate action” and being inclusive rather than the university being very good overall. Outside of the negatives, the lecturers are quite nice and some of the modules are interesting, although others are incredibly boring (but that isnt a problem with only trinity).

The BESS programme at Trinity College Dublin offers an excellent mix of flexibility and depth. One of its biggest strengths is the wide range of subjects you can explore in the first two years, from business and economics to political science and sociology, before specializing later on. This really allows students to find their strengths and tailor their degree to their interests.

The lecturers are generally very knowledgeable and passionate about their fields, and there are plenty of resources available through the library and online systems. The campus itself is a fantastic place to study, with a strong academic reputation that opens doors internationally.

On the downside, class sizes in the first year can be quite large, and sometimes it feels like you don’t get as much individual attention as you might in smaller programmes. Administrative processes can also be a bit slow and confusing at times.

Overall, I would highly recommend BESS to anyone interested in the social sciences or business, especially if they want flexibility and the chance to shape their degree path. The international reputation of Trinity adds great value to the programme as well.

Taking the DART into Dublin city and walking through Trinity’s iconic gates past the famous statue never gets old – there’s something magical about studying where Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett once walked.
My Business and Spanish classes are intimate with just 11 of us, which means real conversations with professors like Eva Barba who actually knows my name and my goals. It’s a completely different world from my economics lectures where 200 students pack the hall (well, maybe 50 on early Monday mornings or the day after Halloween!).
The contrast between Trinity’s ancient cobblestones and the sleek, sustainable business building perfectly captures what studying here feels like – you’re rooted in centuries of tradition but preparing for the future. My small cohort has become like family, and there’s something special about debating Spanish literature in a room that’s older than most countries.
Trinity doesn’t just teach you; it becomes part of who you are.

Trinity College Dublin has a large academic reputation and presence among Irish youth, with rich history and a really beautiful campus. To me, the academic reputation wasn’t something I cared much about, but the feeling of community and geniality among students and staff while being in the center of the city stood out to me. One thing I noticed with friends attending the same college is that there is a lack of accommodations and support for your mental health. A part of me believes that Trinity College Dublin focuses too much on its academic reputation and not enough on student wellbeing. Overall, I would recommend the college as a fun community with a very high level of education.

Trinity college dublin embraces an open community. The culture of the university is collaborative and focuses on connection between student, alumni, and professors standpoints. I have felt encouraged to participate and to become part of a community such as Trinity College Dublin.

I want to share my experience with the Trinity Access Program. This program aims to provide an opportunity for students who come from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds to attend Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland. I was one of the lucky recipients of this opportunity.

The program provided me with a range of support services such as academic mentoring, financial assistance, and pastoral care. The academic mentoring helped me to adjust to the academic rigors of college life. The financial assistance helped me to cover the costs of my education. The pastoral care helped me to manage the emotional and mental challenges that come with being a college student.

The program also encouraged me to get involved in extracurricular activities. I joined several societies and clubs, which helped me to develop my leadership and communication skills. I also took advantage of the study abroad opportunities, which allowed me to travel and learn about different cultures.

Overall, the Trinity Access Program was a life-changing experience for me. It provided me with the tools and resources I needed to succeed in college and beyond. I am grateful for the opportunity and would recommend it to any student who is eligible.

I am currently studying in Trinity College Dublin, the campus has a rich history. The lectures are knowledgeable and passionate for their subjects and the courses offered diverse and intellectually stimulating.

One of the highlights at Trinity is being involved in extracurricular activities. There are over 100 students societies to choose from, ranging sports teams to academic societies to cultural groups. I joined the debate society and found it a great way to meet new people and develop my public speaking skills.

The location of Trinity is also a huge plus and is located in the heart of Dublin, which is a vibrant and exciting city with a cultural heritage with countless museums, galleries and historical sites to explore, as well as a thriving nightlife scene.

Overall, my experience at Trinity College Dublin is unbelievable and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for top-level education in Ireland and dynamic city.

I like the college, it give you the opportunity to network and meet new people, as well as that it’s great cause by just going Trinity it opens a lot of door for you especially once you graduate. But I do think they need to be more mindful when it comes to students, there is a lot of pressure put on them and things the college don’t take into consideration when it comes to the students so that needs to change