Dadiso Chitengwa ’26

Name: Dadiso Chitengwa
Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: Harare, Zimbabwe
Major: Anthropology
Minor: Religious Studies
Extracurricular Involvement: Trinity College Student Investment Fund, Faith Inspired Students at Trinity, and Club Tennis
Email: [email protected]

Why did you join the Diversity and Access Team?

I wanted to be a part of a group that increased access for other marginalized students wishing to attend higher education.

What is the biggest lesson you learned from your first semester on campus?

It is very okay to not know what you want and what you expect from life, but it is more important to enjoy the process.

How has a liberal arts education fostered your thinking? What class impacted you the most?

It has allowed me to take part in a large variety of subject areas I would have previously not held any interest in. It has also opened up my perspective and understanding of the various aspects that add up to create a fuller and more rewarding educational experience.

What legacy do you hope to leave?

I hope to help transform Trinity into a school where perceptive students of color and first generations students feel not only welcomed but seen and heard. I want to create a space where prospective students can see themselves thrive and take advantage of the opportunities that Trinity offers.

How has the city of Hartford impacted your college experience?

I think we are lucky to have the opportunity to go to a school where the surrounding community is so rich and diverse in culture. Hartford in itself is a beautiful city and the people in it reflect that. There are so many opportunities for Trinity students in the area like internships for example.

What areas of campus makes you feel at home?

My room!