University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad

Trinity students in Trinidad, 2017

Founded in 1998, Trinity in Trinidad was an immersive study-away program for exploring Caribbean culture in Trinidad and Tobago, and one of Trinity's most successful global learning sites. The hybrid program allowed students to attend classes taught by Trinity faculty as well as to enroll in the University of the West Indies (UWI) in St. Augustine, to study alongside their West Indian peers.

The interdisciplinary nature of the program allowed students with a variety of interests to participate in the program, taking classes on topics such as engineering, Caribbean society, culture, economy, politics, and arts and music. Students had the opportunity to work closely with local cultural and political leaders, as well as scientists, engineers, and filmmakers through internships, independent studies, and community service. Students also had the opportunity to participate in Trinidad's famous festivals, including Ramleela in the fall and Carnival in the spring. Notable alumna and singer Rachel Platten '03 studied abroad through Trinity in Trinidad and took music lessons while there.

The close partnership between Trinity and UWI through Trinity in Trinidad resulted in the building of the “UWI-Trinity House” on UWI's campus. The building served as a physical representation of the two institutions' academic relationship and collaboration.

The Trinity in Trinidad program was suspended in 2019. That year, Watkinson Library director Christina Bleyer worked to digitize and make accessible video archives from the Trinity and Trinidad program.

Trinity in Trinidad Video Archives

News: Trinity in Trinidad, May 16, 2018.

The Trinity Reporter, Spring 2016.

The Trinity Reporter, Fall 2015.

When the City is Your Classroom (2011) by Milla Riggio, Lisa Sapolis, Xiangming Chen.

The Trinity Tripod (02/23/2010).

Study Abroad: Trinity in Trinidad--The Caribbean Experience