bold
A UST video series that aims to inspire, encourage and urge students to “Be Your Bold Self”
Grit, Determination, and the Draw of Sacred Music
Nathan Schafsnitz, a UST Music major, finds joy in playing the organ. He shares the story of how he fell in love with sacred music at 11 years old and how it impacted his faith life.
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Fake Names, Filipino Ceviche and Owning Your Culture
Christel Vallagomesa is a UST psychology major who was originally born in the Philippines. Host Isabel Garcia asks about her experience moving from the Philippines to the U.S. and embracing her culture.
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Bound for Success
In this episode, we talk to Gloria Bounds, a two-time UST alumna and Manager in Corporate Community Relations for Centerpoint Energy. She shares her UST experience and how it prepared her for work.
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The Balance of Work and Play
In this episode of BOLD, we talk to Margaret Edozie, a BioChem major who is SUPER INVOLVED! Isabel asks her about balancing extracurriculars and academics, and the importance of service.
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Callusing the Mind
Isabel talks to Naadir Mehta, a UST Alum and a two-time colon cancer survivor. Mehta shares his story, the struggles of going through chemotherapy and how important his faith was during that journey.
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Supporting our Rising Stars
Isabel talks to Dan Garcia, a UST Alum and Director of the Rising Stars Program, about his experience at UST as first-generation college student and how Rising Stars is changing students’ lives.
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A Second Chance
Andrew Law, a sophomore nursing student and track athlete, shares the story of tearing his Achilles during his senior year of high school and UST gave him a second chance.
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Living a Liturgical Lifestyle
Host Isabel Garcia sits down with Steffani Aquila to understand how to live a liturgical life. They talk about her UST experience, growing in faith and how answering God’s call has put her on this path.
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Knowing You Belong
Host Isabel Garcia talks with Martin Silguero Jr., a senior pre-med biology major. They talk about Martin’s experience attending a Catholic University as a non-Catholic and why he wants to be a doctor.
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Dancing with God’s Plan
Kamryn Spell, an accomplished professional dancer, endured an unexpected injury that changed her life. She believes God led her to UST and she shares her story with Host Isabel Garcia.
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