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Unequal Lessons- LGBTQ+ struggles in international education and its effect on mental health

Trinity College Foundation Studies Media and Communications

By Iman, Mikail & Shaika Image: Image created using ChatGPT from the prompt “generate an image of LGBTQ+ gen z students in an academic setting” Since the start of the fight for acceptance, LGBTQ+ youth have experienced challenges along the way that affect their mental wellbeing. And these challenges are unique and affect their lives in a different manner than of non-LGBTQ+ individuals. These challenges stem from societal expectations put upon LGBTQ+ youth. However, other minority groups also share similarities in how they are treated stemming from xenophobia, making them experience micro-aggressions and discrimination but the reasons behind that treatment … Continue reading Unequal Lessons- LGBTQ+ struggles in international education and its effect on mental health

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Medicine made just for you: Is Personalized medicine the future of medical care?

Trinity College Foundation Studies Media and Communications

By Sina Tea, Hejia Liu, and Yinuo Guo A Baby Receives the First Customized CRISPR Treatment. Source: Alice Park via Times USA  Have you ever thought of taking a pill that’s been made specifically for your genes? Though it may sound futuristic and impossible for some, but it is already happening around the world.  In February 2025, just months ago—in a hospital room in United States, advanced medical science pulled off sounded like real science fiction: a CRISPR gene editing therapy operated for a baby. This was not a “batch” of medicine—it is like a custom order, like a luxury suit, … Continue reading Medicine made just for you: Is Personalized medicine the future of medical care?

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A LAUNCHPAD BUILT ON ANXIETY

Trinity College Foundation Studies Media and Communications

By Ryan Yip, Hansie Zhu and Fancy Feng “The pressure disappeared when I realized that I had been overthinking it.” Source: University of Melbourne, 2021 Imagine this: your class has just ended, ready to take a well-deserved break when someone suddenly asks, “So… have you chosen your major?”. That simple question instantly shifts you from a lighthearted mood into a moment of reflection and pressure. For Trinity College Foundation Studies students, this feeling is all too familiar. You’ve spent months building your academic foundation, and before you’ve had time to catch your breath, you’re expected to plan out the next … Continue reading A LAUNCHPAD BUILT ON ANXIETY

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Can We Really Be Forgotten? The Digital Dilemma of Erasing Our Online Lives

Trinity College Foundation Studies Media and Communications

By Danny, Dennis & Gavin Before we start, imagine you are at a class reunion, ambient lights flashing, music playing, and everyone enjoying the moments. But suddenly, one of your pals reveals your biggest secret, an embarrassing photo from your high school days, and a “non-mainstream” post you made on social media a few years ago. No matter what it is, everyone is laughing their heads off. Now, you hope you have a superpower and can erase everyone’s memories. You never thought that your friends would remember your dark history for years. Such awkward moments might fade away in real … Continue reading Can We Really Be Forgotten? The Digital Dilemma of Erasing Our Online Lives

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Struggle to see and talk to a doctor when you’re alone? 

Trinity College Foundation Studies Media and Communications

By Vivian, Zaynah & Dhea Imagine getting medical advice by just having your phone in your hand and sitting on your bed or on your couch without being in the waiting room of a clinic? Superb. How convenient would that be for our generation who always have our phones 24/7? As an international student and living alone, it’s challenging to consult to a doctor. Back at home, your guardians would usually accompany you to the doctors’. Meet Telemedicine! a remote and virtual service that provides non-emergency medical service via phone calls, video calls or even messaging: a great option for … Continue reading Struggle to see and talk to a doctor when you’re alone? 

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A Language That Will Unite the World

Trinity College Foundation Studies Media and Communications

By Dinda, Gin & Faisal Have you heard of the new type of coffee, Esperanto?“What is Esperanto, is it a coffee?” Dinda asked.It sounds like espresso, but it’s not near that at all. Esperanto isn’t something that you can order in a cafe, it’s a language that was supposed to be the only language everyone in the world could speak. At that time, the concept was bold, and it makes you wonder. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could all speak the same language? No Google Translate disasters, no guessing meanings again, no awkward pauses. “A Language That Will Unite … Continue reading A Language That Will Unite the World

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Is It Nature or Nurture in HipHop?

Trinity College Foundation Studies Media and Communications

By Osama Alqarni, Faris Althobaiti  Is it nature that led HipHop artists into developing their persona or is it nurture? Today we’ll be looking at Kendrick Lamar’s good kid m.A.A.d city album to answer whether some HipHop artists who lived a rough life were victims of their environment or they were simply born that way. Who is Kendrick Lamar? Kendrick Lamar ‘Duckworth’ also known as K-DOT, is a rapper from the notorious Compton California, born in the year 1987 July 17th. What is GKMC? Good kid m.A.A.d city, is one of Kendrick’s most popular albums due to its complexity and … Continue reading Is It Nature or Nurture in HipHop?

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How the National Gallery of Victoria protects Australia’s artistic soul

Trinity College Foundation Studies Media and Communications

By Chenjialang, Edward & Avil What if the best study break in Melbourne isn’t YouTube or coffee, but a walk through a world class art gallery just a ten-minute tram ride from your classroom? In the centre of Melbourne’s arts precinct, just a short walk from Trinity College, stands an institution that has quietly shaped Australia’s cultural soul for over 160 years, the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV). With students surrounded by digital stuff, you may wonder what function a conventional gallery can serve in the modern world. The answer: depth. Its ability to curate, preserve, and pass down stories … Continue reading How the National Gallery of Victoria protects Australia’s artistic soul

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Top 5 Wonderful Winter Getaways in Victoria

Trinity College Foundation Studies Media and Communications

By Candy Song, ZhiHang Too & Eric Xie Winter in Melbourne is not only cold mornings and gray skies, but it is the season where energy, colour, and experiences are available unlike any other time of the year. The city is full of things to do in snow-capped mountains, neon-lit markets, and much more that can entertain students and young people without the need to spend a huge money. Wondering how to spend this Melbourne winter with your friends and make it a memorable one? Olympic Skating Centre. Photo: Candy Song If you are searching for an affordable winter activity … Continue reading Top 5 Wonderful Winter Getaways in Victoria

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Is digital art taking over traditional art?

Trinity College Foundation Studies Media and Communications

By Low Char Maine, Crystal & Jenna While there is a lot of debate about this topic, the fact that the Global Digital Art Market valuation reached USD 6.2 billion in 2024, and 56% of artists claiming that their contribution is fundamental with AI assistance, is leading people to believe in this prediction. The variety of explanations and evidence, however, places this statement  in a very grey position.  It is not surprising that digital art has evolved from drawing to moving art on the screen while it had already made its way into movies, games, and advertising. But did you … Continue reading Is digital art taking over traditional art?