E216 - Life at the Heights: the Upper Campus Community
Published: October 13, 2025
Duration: 8:50
Starting college can be a whirlwind of new faces, small dorms, and endless opportunities. In this episode, host George Kaparis ’27 chats with Sammy Oliveri ’27, a finance and accounting student, about navigating freshman year at Boston College. From surviving Upper Campus to building authentic friendships, Sammy shares real insights on balancing involvement, academics, and community life — all while learning to say “yes” to what truly matters.
0:00 | Welcome to Discover Boston College with George Kaparis ’27!
0:18 | Meet Sammy Oliveri '27 and his first-year living experience.
0:48 | What living on Upper Campus is really like.
1:33 | Navigating roommate dyn...