Turkish Student Association: A New Organization at BC

About this episode

Elif Yigit discusses the formation and activities of the Turkish Student Association at Boston College.

This episode features Elif Yigit ’27, the founder and president of the Turkish Student Association, in conversation with host George Kaparis ’27. Elif shares how a simple idea to connect Turkish students at BC turned into a growing cultural community open to everyone. From organizing game nights and Turkish coffee gatherings to planning dance workshops and Independence Day celebrations, Elif talks about the excitement of starting something new, the challenges of leading a young club, and her hopes for its future on campus.

People in this episode

Host: George Kaparis

Guest: Elif Yigit

Topics covered

• cultural community
• student organizations
• leadership challenges
• cultural events
• student life

Keywords

• Turkish Student Association
• cultural community
• Boston College
• student leadership
• cultural events

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Turkish Student Association

Places: BC

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