Host George Kaparis ’27 sits down with Connor Silva ‘26 and Mackenzie Mercier ‘26, two senior transfer students who have left their mark at Boston College through leadership, kindness, and community. They reflect on their transition to BC, the people and traditions that shaped their journey, and the legacy they hope to leave for future Eagles.

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

0:18 | Meet Connor Silva ’26 and Mackenzie Mercier ’26.

0:44 | What were they involved in at BC?

0:49 | Connor — Transfer Ambassador Program, Scholars of Finance, SAP panels & tours.

1:02 | Mackenzie — Transfer Ambassador Program VP, Lynch Senate (Advocacy), Transfer Outreach.

1:22 | How did transferring (Fall 2023) shape their BC experiences and lead you to get involved?

2:44 | What will they miss most about BC?

2:49 | Connor — The student community and Marathon Monday.

3:23 | Mackenzie — The people, lifelong friendships, and hockey traditions.

4:23 | How do you hope people remember their contributions at BC?

5:38 | Building a lasting legacy — making transfer students’ transitions smoother (program impact).

6:31 | What advice would you give current BC students — something you wish you’d known?

8:14 | Thank you for tuning into this episode of Discover Boston College! 

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