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what we do
Personal development
Through our amazing network of both current students and alums, the FLS community has a knack for helping its members find their own strengths as well as develop new ones. FLS has a formal mentoring program in which every freshman is paired with an upperclassman to provide advice on the transition to college, answer questions about academics and extracurriculars, and develop a valued relationship. Outside of this formal pairing, the culture and environment of our club has been known to foster many “unofficial” mentorship positions, and speaking to any of our upperclass members will reveal a desire to pass on the same wisdom and compassion they received from those before them. Listed below are just some of the ways you can expect to grow as a member of FLS.
Committees
Mission Statement: This pillar aims to create a space in which members of the club can identify and develop their own core values and beliefs. Through the activities provided individuals should engage in self reflection, self empowerment and bonding/conversation with diverse individuals throughout the club. The pillar should also grow an understanding of one’s own leadership style and put this individual leadership philosophy into action.
Freshman Experience: The Freshman Experience committee acts as a contact point for prospective FLS applicants. They provide resources from insight on the application itself to what it means to be a full time member of FLS. They play an essential role in the application, interview and acceptance process at the start of each year, and in halfway admissions at the start of the Spring semester. Beyond this, they ensure a smooth transition into the program by publishing a “freshman survival guide,” facilitating bonding events, and organizing a mentorship program providing the freshman with mentors in the sophomore, junior and senior classes.
Formation: The Formation committee plans and executes weekly FLS meetings for the freshman members. These meetings are centered around mentoring, professional development and personal empowerment. Additionally, in the second semester, Formation focuses on leadership development pushing the Freshman to engage in a semester long project titled “The Spring Initiative.” Throughout the project, students work to create a solution to a problem identified within the Boston College community. Not only are they engaging in the practice of bettering the community around them, but they improve presentation skills, as well as begin to discover what leadership means to them and put it into action.
Responsibility
Every member of FLS joins a committee at the end of their freshman year, and in doing so is placed in a leadership position within the club. Right away, you are getting exposure to real responsibility within the club, and taking part in what makes FLS all that it is.
communication
FLS members present their findings on issues facing CSOM to the school’s deans, work with their peers on their committees to improve certain aspects of the club, and coordinate events with other clubs at BC and organizations outside of it.
Men and women for others
FLS’ aim has always been to make things better for those around us, whether that be fellow members of CSOM and BC, elementary school students at nearby schools we’re partnered with, or soup kitchens in downtown Boston.
discernment
Because FLS has members deeply involved across BC and alums in virtually every industry, honest advice about your own path, both in and out of school, is never out of reach.