In this episode of Life at the Heights , George Kaparis ’27 sits down with Fran Turner ’27, a junior who transferred to Boston College. Fran shares his candid perspective on navigating orientation, making friends, and building community as a transfer student. From his first week at the Heights to advice for future transfers, this conversation highlights the opportunities and challenges of joining BC midway through college. 0:00 | Welcome to Discover Boston College with George Kaparis '27! 0:18 | Introduction to Francis "Fran" Turner ’27, a transfer student to BC. 0:36 | Why Fran chose to transfer and how he decided on BC. 1:05 | First impressions from transfer orientation and moving to campus. 1:36 | How having local friends helped Fran adjust quickly. 1:55 | Building friendships and expanding a network at BC. 2:22 | Why Fran feels BC’s community is welcoming and easy to connect with. 2:52 | Navigating the first few weeks — meals, events, and finding courage to engage. 3:41 | Overcoming the “outsider” feeling as a transfer student. 4:21 | Maintaining friendships and finding community long-term. 5:05 | Fran’s advice for new transfer students. 6:04 | 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 D100 Radio on Messages or email
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