Daria's Story
Every time I passed College Green on the bus as a child, I’d watch in awe as students strode through Trinity’s iconic front gate.
The College seemed like another world – far from the local housing estate where I grew up. I wondered how someone like me could ever study there.
Today, I’m proud to say that I made it to Trinity – and it’s where I truly belong, thanks to our community of generous donors.
Support Trinity StudentsReaching Trinity wasn’t easy. My parents moved to Ireland from Poland when I was five years old. They were determined to give me a better life, but money was always tight. Although they desperately wanted me to follow my ambition of becoming a lawyer, they couldn’t afford to support me financially, so university felt like an impossible dream.
"From the moment I arrived at Trinity, I knew I belonged and that's all thanks to the financial support I received."
— Daria Jedruch, 4th Year Law, Class of 2026
Thankfully, I was given a place on the Trinity Access Programme, which is supported by generous donors.
That year-long foundation course transformed my life. It opened Trinity’s doors to me as an undergraduate student and I’m now the first in my family to attend university. I couldn’t be more grateful for the support I received. It's so important for me to give back; I am a Trinity Access Programme Ambassador, committed to helping others who want to belong at Trinity.
Will you donate today to help a student like me achieve their potential?
From the moment I arrived at Trinity, I knew I belonged – and that’s all thanks to people like you.
Support students like DariaThe generosity of donors put me on a level with my peers. Just like them, I can join societies, enjoy a coffee with friends, attend career workshops and even travel abroad as part of my course. I can grab every opportunity without constantly worrying about money.
Most importantly, I have the freedom to focus on learning, growing, and achieving my dreams.
I’m now in my final year and my future looks so much brighter than I imagined because of the support I have received.
If you can donate today, your support will mean the world to struggling students who belong at Trinity too.
Why your gift is so vital this winter
Your gift will open doors for a Trinity Access Programme student, like Daria, who can’t rely on their family for financial support. It could contribute to their scholarship which allows them to:
- pay their rent, buy food and cover rising living costs.
- participate in extracurricular activities and societies at Trinity.
- focus on their studies even when they face an unexpected crisis.
More than that, your gift will provide vital wrap around support, helping our students to feel that they belong at Trinity no matter what hardship they face.
This winter, our students will be so grateful to have you by their side.
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If you'd like to know more about how your gift will help students who belong at Trinity, we'd love to hear from you.