Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Trinity College is a member of the Diversity Abroad Network. Their message to you:

For the majority of students, study abroad is an amazing and sometimes life changing experiences. But just like life at your home school, you may encounter some discrimination on your travels. For some students when they study abroad it will be the first time they will be in the position of being a minority.

Although you will be a minority in your host country, you may receive additional attention depending on your background and ethnicity, which may or may not be discrimination. People might judge you based on your ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or gender. Remember, there is nowhere in the world 100% free of ignorant people. Whatever happens, don’t let the possibility of discrimination prevent you from experiencing the life changing benefits of living abroad.

Below are some useful articles and guides. We also encourage students to browse the Diversity Abroad website for more resources and helpful information.

Diversity & Inclusion Abroad

Economically Disadvantaged Students

First Generation - Student Article

LGBTQ+ Students Abroad

Women Abroad

Student with Disabilities Abroad

Religious Diversity Abroad

Heritage Seekers

Diversity Abroad Youtube Channel

The U.S Department of State's Country Reports:

Human Rights Practices

Equaldex Collaborative Knowledge Base (this resource includes crowd-sourced information)

Black & Abroad

Asian American Students in Study Abroad

Meaningful Travel Tips & Tales - LGBTQ Traveler's perspective

Rainbow SIG

LIGA - Map of Sexual orientation Laws in the World

TSA.gov - Transgender Passengers

U.S. State Department country profiles
U.S. State Department travel alerts and warnings

While students are away they still have access to all resources that are available at the Hartford Campus.

Office of Multicultural Affairs

Women and Gender Resources Action Center (WGRAC)

Queer Resource Center

Title IX - Trinity College