Emerging into Leadership: ELP from a First-Year Perspective
George Kaparis is joined by Ashley Molina and Ben Crocker to explore the Emerging Leader Program (ELP), one of BC’s most popular first-year leadership development opportunities. They reflect on their initial impressions of the program and share their experiences as incoming facilitators — highlighting what the role means to them and how it shapes their own growth. The conversation expands into how students can discover and define their personal leadership styles, and how ELP helps cultivate those skills early on. They also share advice for incoming freshmen looking to get involved and start their leadership journey at Boston College.
Episode 204 of the Discover Boston College podcast, hosted by George Kaparis, Ashley Molina, Ben Crooker, titled "Emerging into Leadership: ELP from a First-Year Perspective" was published on August 27, 2025 and runs 15 minutes.
August 27, 2025 ·15m · Discover Boston College
Summary
George Kaparis is joined by Ashley Molina and Ben Crocker to explore the Emerging Leader Program (ELP), one of BC’s most popular first-year leadership development opportunities. They reflect on their initial impressions of the program and share their experiences as incoming facilitators — highlighting what the role means to them and how it shapes their own growth. The conversation expands into how students can discover and define their personal leadership styles, and how ELP helps cultivate those skills early on. They also share advice for incoming freshmen looking to get involved and start their leadership journey at Boston College.
Episode Description
George Kaparis is joined by Ashley Molina and Ben Crooker to explore the Emerging Leader Program (ELP), one of BC’s most popular first-year leadership development opportunities. They reflect on their initial impressions of the program and share their experiences as incoming facilitators — highlighting what the role means to them and how it shapes their own growth. The conversation expands into how students can discover and define their personal leadership styles, and how ELP helps cultivate those skills early on. They also share advice for incoming freshmen looking to get involved and start their leadership journey at Boston College.
0:00 | Welcome to Discover Boston College with George Kaparis '27.
0:18 | Introduction to Ashley Molina and Ben Crooker, rising sophomores at BC and facilitators in the Emerging Leader Program.
0:49 | What is the Emerging Leader Program and what was their first impression of it?
2:38 | Ashley and Ben are both incoming facilitators for the program. Could they explain their roles within the program and what it means to them?
5:56 | How does one find and create their leadership style?
8:46 | What would Ashley and Ben say their leadership styles are?
12:12 | How can incoming first-years get involved in ELP and what resources are available at BC to become a leader/learn their leadership style?
15:35 | Thank you for tuning into this episode of Discover Boston College!
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