Pre-Dental Society: Em-'Bracing' the Path & Community

In this episode, host George Kaparis ’27 sits down with Angelina Li ‘26, a senior biology major and president of the Pre-Dental Society, to explore how BC students prepare for careers in dentistry. Angelina discusses the club’s mentorship network, its hands-on volunteer work through the Urban Teaching Program, and how being part of a small but intentional community shaped her own pre-dental journey. Hear how students find support, discover flexibility in their paths, and build the foundation for future dental careers. 0:00 | Welcome to Discover Boston College with George Kaparis ‘27. 0:18 | Introducing Angelina Li '26, a biology major & Pre-Dental Society president. 0:38 | What is the Pre-Dental Society? Community, purpose, and who can join. 1:05 | More about the Urban Teaching Program — volunteering, dental hygiene presentations, goodie bags. 1:52 | What’s inside the goodie bags? Floss, toothpaste, toothbrushes…and bubble gum flavor. 2:17 | Preparing for dentistry — mentorship structure & academic guidance. 3:07 | The close-knit nature of BC’s pre-dental community. 3:40 | Personal takeaways — leadership, flexibility, and building your own path. 4:30 | How to get involved — email list, Instagram, upcoming events. 4:57 | Thank you for tuning into this episode of Discover Boston College!  Stay tuned for the latest updates on Discover Boston College, a Boston College Student Affairs and D100 Media podcast.Have an idea for this podcast? Text D100 Radio on Messages or email bcsa@bc.edu.