Does Trinity have a class problem?

Rachel Lavin| Magazine editor In a poll last year conducted by the Trinity identity Initiative, 72% of Irish people said they regarded Trinity as ‘snobbish’. This led me to the question: do we still  fulfill the traditional Trinity stereotype that is much held by Irish society? Having reflected on my four years here, a large majority of the students I have met have, more often than not, fit the one stereotypical profile; privately educated with middle-class backgrounds. Most of my friends here don’t have part-time jobs and live comfortably. This means that positions in societies, that are the lifeblood of Trinity’s social scene, or participation in … Continue reading Does Trinity have a class problem?