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Eagle Beginnings: Tips for the First Week of Classes

Episode Summary

Dylan welcomes Colleen Dallavalle, AVP for Student Formation at Boston College, and Ryan Milligan, Class of 2026 and UGBC's Chief of Staff. They share their tips for the first week of classes, highlighting essential activities and traditions that incoming students should eagerly anticipate, as featured on the Weeks of Welcome website. Colleen and Ryan also offer their top advice for making friends when getting to campus. Additionally, they discuss how to make the most out of the initial days at BC and build a strong foundation for a successful college experience.

Episode Notes

Dylan welcomes Colleen Dallavalle, AVP for Student Formation at Boston College, and Ryan Milligan, Class of 2026 and UGBC's Chief of Staff. They share their tips for the first week of classes, highlighting essential activities and traditions that incoming students should eagerly anticipate, as featured on the Weeks of Welcome website. Colleen and Ryan also offer their top advice for making friends when getting to campus. Additionally, they discuss how to make the most out of the initial days at BC and build a strong foundation for a successful college experience.

0:00 | Welcome to Discover Boston College with Dylan Carollo.

0:18 | Introduction to Colleen Dallavalle, Associate Vice President for Student Formation at Boston College.

1:02 | Introduction to Ryan Milligan, Class of 2026 and UGBC's Chief of Staff.

1:52 | What are Colleen's and Ryan's tips for the first week of classes?

6:17 | What 'must-do' activities or traditions should incoming students eagerly anticipate? Check out the Weeks of Welcome website.

9:40 | What are Colleen's and Ryan's #1 pieces of advice for making friends when getting to campus?

15:56 | Thank you for tuning into this episode of Discover Boston College!