Discover Boston College

Life at the Heights: an Off-Campus First-Year Experience

Episode Summary

This episode of Discover Boston College with George Kaparis ’27 features Fiona Fatuova ’27, an International Studies major who shares her unique journey as a freshman navigating life off campus during her first semester. Fiona opens up about how she built meaningful communities, stayed involved through leadership and clubs, and embraced her own path at the Heights.

Episode Notes

This episode of Discover Boston College with George Kaparis ’27 features Fiona Fatuova ’27, an International Studies major who shares her unique journey as a freshman navigating life off campus during her first semester. Fiona opens up about how she built meaningful communities, stayed involved through leadership and clubs, and embraced her own path at the Heights.

0:00 | Welcome to Discover Boston College with George Kaparis ’27.

0:18 | Introduction of guest Fiona Fatuova ’27.

0:41 | Fiona shares her unconventional first-year living experience.

1:19 | Living off campus as a first-year student and adapting to BC life.

2:03 | Finding community and belonging through involvement and leadership.

3:02 | Reflecting on lessons learned from freshman year.

3:15 | Advice to her younger self and new BC students.

3:51 | Final thoughts on embracing your own journey.

4:16 | Thank you for tuning into this episode of Discover Boston College!