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Turkish Student Association: A New Organization at BC

This episode features Elif Yigit ’27, the founder and president of the Turkish Student Association, in conversation with host George Kaparis ’27. Elif shares how a simple idea to connect Turkish students at BC turned into a growing cultural community open to everyone. From organizing game nights and Turkish coffee gatherings to planning dance workshops and Independence Day celebrations, Elif talks about the excitement of starting something new, the challenges of leading a young club, and her hopes for its future on campus. 0:00 | Welcome to Discover Boston College with George Kaparis ’27. 0:17 | Meet Elif Yigit ’27 — founder and president of the Turkish Student Association. 0:40 | What is the Turkish Student Association? 1:12 | Role as a president: building a new community and connecting Turkish students at BC. 1:58 | How the club celebrates Turkish culture and traditions. 2:23 | Game nights, Turkish coffee, and collaborations with other cultural clubs. 2:52 | Signature events — from dance workshops to Independence Day celebrations. 3:35 | Plans for outdoor events and community-building activities. 3:44 | How students can stay updated and get involved (Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bc_tsa/?hl=en], GroupMe, newsletter). 4:10 | Thank you for tuning into this episode of Discover Boston College!   Stay tuned for the latest updates on Discover Boston College, a Boston College Student Affairs and D100 Media podcast. Have an idea for this podcast? Text [https://bcrw.apple.com/urn:biz:45c5ff10-e447-4db6-bad2-bb4492ddecbc] D100 Radio on Messages or email bcsa@bc.edu [bcsa@bc.edu].

TEDxBC: Student Voices & Ideas Worth Spreading

What happens when Boston College students bring TED’s “ideas worth spreading” to the Heights? In this episode, host George Kaparis ’27 sits down with Colin Kesler ’27, a junior and core member of TEDxBostonCollege, to pull back the curtain on a student-run series that turns campus curiosity into polished talks. Colin walks us through the fall student-speaker competition, the spring professional conference, and the hands-on curation work that helps ideas grow from a spark to a stage-ready presentation. Along the way we hear how a talk on grief moved the team, why auditions and interviews matter, and exactly how you can apply, attend, or get involved. This is a show about ideas, community, and the confidence it takes to share your story. 0:00 | Welcome to Discover Boston College with George Kaparis ‘27. 00:18 | Introducing Colin Kesler '27, TEDxBC and his role. 00:47 | What is TEDxBostonCollege? 01:29 | How did Colin first get involved? 02:19 | How do they promote events and reach the BC community? 03:27 | How do they choose the six student speakers? — passion, research backing, interviews, and fit. 04:21 | A talk that landed — Mina’s grief talk and its personal impact on the team. 05:26 | How to get involved — follow them on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/tedx_bostoncollege/?hl=en], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/tedxbostoncollege/], message organizers, and attend events. 06:26 | Thank you for tuning into this episode of Discover Boston College!   Stay tuned for the latest updates on Discover Boston College, a Boston College Student Affairs and D100 Media podcast. Have an idea for this podcast? Text [https://bcrw.apple.com/urn:biz:45c5ff10-e447-4db6-bad2-bb4492ddecbc] D100 Radio on Messages or email bcsa@bc.edu [bcsa@bc.edu].

MakeBC: Sparking Creativity Through Design & Innovation

In this episode of Discover Boston College, host George Kaparis ’27 speaks with Sophia Ferrone ’27, president of MakeBC, to explore how the club blends engineering, creativity, and collaboration. From light show festivals and Arduino workshops to the annual 24-hour “Make-a-thon,” MakeBC provides a hands-on space for students from all majors to design, build, and innovate together. Learn how Sophia and her team inspire curiosity and community through every project they create.  0:00 | Welcome to Discover Boston College with George Kaparis ’27. 0:18 | Meet Sophia Ferrone ’26, president of MakeBC. 0:39 | What is MakeBC and what makes it unique at Boston College? 1:08 | Building interdisciplinary collaboration among students from all majors. 1:39 | What do MakeBC’s engineering-inspired events look like? 1:58 | From egg drops to Arduino projects — creativity in action. 2:38 | Inside the 24-hour “Make-a-thon” competition. 3:01 | Sophia’s favorite memories and lessons from leading MakeBC. 3:51 | How to get involved with MakeBC and upcoming collaborations (follow them on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/makebc.club/]). 4:58 | Thank you for tuning into this episode of Discover Boston College!   Stay tuned for the latest updates on Discover Boston College, a Boston College Student Affairs and D100 Media podcast. Have an idea for this podcast? Text [https://bcrw.apple.com/urn:biz:45c5ff10-e447-4db6-bad2-bb4492ddecbc] D100 Radio on Messages or email bcsa@bc.edu [bcsa@bc.edu].

Legacy at the Heights: Annie Quinn '26

In this episode of Discover Boston College's Legacy at the Heights series, George Kaparis ’27 sits down with Annie Quinn ’26, Director of Student Initiatives in UGBC, to reflect on her journey at Boston College and the experiences that shaped her along the way. Annie shares her involvement across campus, including UGBC and BC BIGS, and how those roles helped her find purpose through connection, leadership, and service. She speaks about the importance of choosing depth over breadth in college and how Campus Ministry and her leadership roles became formative parts of her experience. Annie also reflects on the people, faculty support, and moments that made BC special, while highlighting the impact she hopes to leave through mental health initiatives and Red Bandanna postcards. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on community, growth, and being fully present in the moments that define the Boston College experience. 0:00 | Welcome to Discover Boston College with George Kaparis ’27. 0:18 | Introduction to Annie Quinn ’26, Director of Student Initiatives in UGBC. 1:02 | Annie’s involvement at BC — UGBC, BC BIGS, and more. 2:18 | “You’re always meant to be where you end up.” 2:39 | “College feels a lot more like depth over breadth…and that I have found a lot more meaning in.” 3:34 | Formative experiences: Campus Ministry and becoming a director in UGBC. 6:43 | Reflecting back on her BC experience — what Annie will miss most. 7:13 | “The magic of the people you just meet.” 8:48 | Faculty support and mentorship at Boston College. 9:34 | Annie’s hopes for her legacy: from mental health initiatives to Red Bandanna postcards. 12:12 | Annie’s advice for current students. 12:29 | “There are so many resources on this campus…take advantage of everything that BC has.” 13:43 | “Try to live in the moment…be where your feet are.” 14:38 | Thank you for tuning into this episode of Discover Boston College!   Stay tuned for the latest updates on Discover Boston College, a Boston College Student Affairs and D100 Media podcast. Have an idea for this podcast? Text [https://bcrw.apple.com/urn:biz:45c5ff10-e447-4db6-bad2-bb4492ddecbc] D100 Radio on Messages or email bcsa@bc.edu [bcsa@bc.edu].

Exploring Italian Culture at BC: Il Circolo Italiano

This episode of Discover Boston College with George Kaparis ’27 features senior Billy Peters ’26, president of Il Circolo Italiano — BC’s Italian Culture Club. Billy discusses how the organization has grown from casual pizza nights to a thriving community celebrating Italian food, language, and family-style connection. He reflects on his two-year journey as president, the club’s signature North End trips and pizza-making events, and how anyone — Italian or not — can embrace the warmth and culture of Italy right here at the Heights. 0:00 | Welcome to Discover Boston College with George Kaparis ’27. 0:18 | Meet guest Billy Peters ’26, president of Il Circolo Italiano. 0:41 | What is Il Circolo Italiano and who can join? 1:06 | How the club celebrates Italian culture and builds community at BC. 1:43 | Billy’s journey from member to two-year president. 2:21 | Growing the club from small gatherings to a connected community. 2:39 | Experience being president of a club for two years. 3:09 | The importance of teamwork and the club’s evolving leadership. 3:46 | Celebrating Italian culture through food, love, and connection. 4:45 | Signature events — North End trips, pizza-making nights, and new traditions. 5:26 | How students can join and stay updated on Il Circolo Italiano events. Follow them on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bcitalianclub/]. 5:52 | Thank you for tuning into this episode of Discover Boston College!   Stay tuned for the latest updates on Discover Boston College, a Boston College Student Affairs and D100 Media podcast. Have an idea for this podcast? Text [https://bcrw.apple.com/urn:biz:45c5ff10-e447-4db6-bad2-bb4492ddecbc] D100 Radio on Messages or email bcsa@bc.edu [bcsa@bc.edu].