Puerto Rican Student Association: Culture, Community, & Connection at BC
George chats with Pablo Colón-Quiñones and Isabella Rodriguez, both seniors and co-presidents of the Puerto Rican Student Association (PRSA). They share how PRSA has grown since its founding, the intentional leadership that has shaped the club, and how events like Actividad Navideña bring the vibrancy of Puerto Rican culture to campus. Listeners will also hear about upcoming programming, from Latin Zumba to cultural mask-making, and learn how to get involved with PRSA at Boston College.
Discover Boston College · Pablo Colón-Quiñones, George Kaparis, Isabella Rodriguez
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Show Notes
George chats with Pablo Colón-Quiñones and Isabella Rodriguez, both seniors and co-presidents of the Puerto Rican Student Association (PRSA). They share how PRSA has grown since its founding, the intentional leadership that has shaped the club, and how events like Actividad Navideña bring the vibrancy of Puerto Rican culture to campus. Listeners will also hear about upcoming programming, from Latin Zumba to cultural mask-making, and learn how to get involved with PRSA at Boston College.
0:00 | Welcome to Discover Boston College with George Kaparis ’27!
0:18 | Introduction of guests Pablo Colón-Quiñones ’26 and Isabella Rodriguez ’26, co-presidents of PRSA.
0:47 | What is PRSA and who can join?
1:14 | Building a diverse community that celebrates Puerto Rican culture.
1:40 | Isabella’s journey from freshman rep to co-president.
3:09 | Pablo’s path to leadership and the growth of PRSA.
4:06 | How PRSA highlights Puerto Rican identity through events and activities.
5:09 | Recognizing diverse experiences with Puerto Rican heritage.
5:38 | Signature event: celebrating Puerto Rican Christmas traditions.
6:42 | Upcoming programming: Latin Zumba, cultural mask decorating, and more.
7:20 | How to get involved with PRSA through Instagram, mailing list, and outreach.
8:17 | Thank you for tuning into this episode of Discover Boston College!
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