Boston College’s department of romance languages and literatures hosted its first in-person graduate student conference on March 18 and 19 since the COVID-19 pandemic halted many on-campus events and traditions.

“So it’s really more than a community, it’s more of a family" said Jonathan Afonso, MCAS '19. "It’s really good for people who don't feel like they fit into the BC culture and it gives them an outlet and a place to feel welcome.”