In this episode of our Ever to Excel Series, Dylan welcomes first-year Messina College student Jedson Dimanche to share his journey to receiving the Resilience Award. Jedson reflects on the people, moments, and communities that shaped his path at BC and empowered him. He shares advice for students who want to make a meaningful impact — grounded in presence, purpose, and service. As one of the inaugural students at Messina College, Jedson offers a fresh and thoughtful perspective on what it means to embody the Jesuit mission early in his BC career.
In this episode of our Ever to Excel Series, Dylan welcomes first-year Messina College student Jedson Dimanche to share his journey to receiving the Resilience Award. Jedson reflects on the people, moments, and communities that shaped his path at BC and empowered him. He shares advice for students who want to make a meaningful impact — grounded in presence, purpose, and service. As one of the inaugural students at Messina College, Jedson offers a fresh and thoughtful perspective on what it means to embody the Jesuit mission early in his BC career.
0:00 | Welcome to Discover Boston College with Dylan Carollo '25.
0:18 | Introduction to Jedson Dimanche, a first-year student in BC's Messina College.
0:37 | Looking back, are there any BC moments, people, or experiences that Jedson felt helped shape the path to this award?
3:36 | For students who want to make a meaningful impact on campus, what mindset or advice would Jedson share with them?
6:37 | Is there anything else that Jedson would like to share?
7:19 | Thank you for tuning into this episode of Discover Boston College!