We were told that Conn sponsors lots of events on campus so that the students don’t have to go to town for fun. New London is a sub base and the scene can be a little rough. With that said, both are beautiful campuses and both have better access to “civilization” than many of their more remote NESCAC cousins.
Trinity is a bit preppier. Conn has a wider mix of students. Trinity has some Greek life whereas Conn has none. Conn’'s campus sits on a hill overlooking NewLondon while Trinity abuts a not terrific neighborhood in Hartford. Trinity has embraced its location and offers students a number of ways to do internships, volunteer, etc in Hartford. Both are excellent schools.