Meal plan getting a little too low for comfort? No worries, just enter the Spring Picnic lottery to eat free, relax, and enjoy some fun conversations with a group of your first year peers! Swipe to see where your free lunch is from 👀 Link to enter the lottery is in our bio 🌯🌸

Spring may feel far away, but we look forward to future days like this — Flowers in full bloom, socially distanced conversations outside, and the sun radiating warmth onto us all. It is our hope that you are able to use today's spring break to center yourself as you prepare for the remainder of the semester. Whether that be a walk with a friend, ordering in your favorite meal, or participating in the AHANA+ Kickback Study Session (link in bio). Do something for YOU today. **Friendly reminder that Thursday will operate as a Wednesday class schedule.**

In an effort to create a safe space for AHANA students to connect and relax, the BC First Year Experience invites you to join some of your Orientation Leaders to for our First Year AHANA Kickback nights. Taking place the evenings of Wednesday, March 3rd through Friday, March 5th, each evening will feature a unique activity, including mug painting, a game night, and a reserved communal study session space for those looking for a space to do homework in the company of others. 1-2 Orientation Leaders will be present each evening to facilitate the programs. #linkinbio

If you are passionate about supporting First Year AHANA students at BC, and interested in meaningful conversations surrounding diversity and identity, apply to be a Compass Mentor or Intern today. Swipe to hear what one of our Compass Mentors, Shaina (shainabarreto), has to say about why you should apply to Compass! Remember: You must be a current Sophomore or Junior to apply to the Compass Mentor position, and you must have participated as a Mentee in Compass last fall to qualify for the Intern position! For more information or to apply visit www.bc.edu/compass.

Swipe for snapshots from 48hours this weekend! While this retreat looked different than years past, our first year students enjoyed reflecting and making new friends. 📸: maddy.mcgrath

Needed a sign to apply to Compass? Well here it is! Compass is looking for passionate and dedicated student leaders to become Mentors for the first year AHANA Class of 2025! The time is running out so we encourage you to apply today at www.bc.edu/compass. Applications close on February 26th!

Thank you to all of you who have submitted an application for an Orientation Team position. We look forward to reading your materials and getting to know you through the process. If you are still planning to apply, the application is due tonight, 2/17 at 11:55 p.m. Reach out to us at bcfye@bc.edu if you have any questions!

The Orientation Team 2021 application is due in just over a week - on Wednesday, 2/17. You can learn more about the Orientation Team through our FAQ in our story or in the FAQ highlights.

Compass is looking for qualified and passionate AHANA sophomores and juniors to become Mentors for the AHANA Class of 2025 during the fall semester! Compass Mentors lead weekly groups of First Year AHANA Mentees, and work to ensure that their students are supported as they transition to BC. Think you've got what it takes? Apply now at www.bc.edu/compass!