Life at the Heights: Supporting Students as a Wellness Coach
In this Life at the Heights episode of Discover Boston College, George Kaparis ’27 talks with Victoria “Tori” Isernia ’26, a senior biology major on the pre-med track and a peer wellness coach. Tori shares why she became a wellness coach, the meaningful conversations she has with students, and how wellness coaching helps build community on campus. She also offers personal reflections on finding belonging at BC and advice she’d give her freshman-year self.
Discover Boston College · Victoria Isernia, George Kaparis
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Show Notes
In this Life at the Heights episode of Discover Boston College, George Kaparis ’27 talks with Victoria “Tori” Isernia ’26, a senior biology major on the pre-med track and a peer wellness coach. Tori shares why she became a wellness coach, the meaningful conversations she has with students, and how wellness coaching helps build community on campus. She also offers personal reflections on finding belonging at BC and advice she’d give her freshman-year self.
0:00 | Welcome to Discover Boston College with George Kaparis '27!
0:18 | Introduction of guest Victoria Isernia ’26, senior and wellness coach.
0:46 | Why Tori became a wellness coach.
1:33 | Most rewarding aspects of coaching — helping students set goals and feel heard.
2:22 | Guiding students through alcohol conversations and risk reduction.
2:42 | Supporting students in finding passions, clubs, and campus resources.
3:44 | How Tori personally finds community at BC through wellness, Newton campus, roommates, and clubs.
4:59 | Explaining the Center for Student Wellness, Be Well, and Choose Well sessions and how students can sign up.
6:04 | Advice Tori would give her freshman self — overcoming anxiety, patience, and integrating friend groups.
7:35 | Thank you for tuning into this episode of Discover Boston College!
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