This week’s Campus Cutie has nothing less than a heart of gold. She is sweet, hilarious, and one of the kindest souls you’ll ever meet on campus. Meet Voices of Imani’s president, Jackie Andalcio!
The Basics
Name: Jacquelyn (aka Jackie) Andalcio
Hometown: Bronx, New York
School/Year: Lynch School of Education, 2017
Major: Secondary Education and English
BC Life
Activities/Clubs: Voices of Imani (Gospel Choir), Internship at Blue Cross Blue Shield in Massachusetts, Vice President of United Front
Best class: Professor McGuffey, Hip Hop and Race Freshman Topic Seminar
Worst class: Rivers and the Environment
Bapst or O’Neill: O’Neill
Voices Life
Why did you join Voices?
I had done research on all of the vocal music groups before coming to BC and Voices sounded like something similar to my church because I sang in a choir there. I was also invited by a freshman that knew what Voices was and performed in Acapella Fest with them.
What is one thing you want everyone to know about Voices?
We lit! I think that Voices provides both familiarity and comfort because it connects to the music that we listen to and provides comfort through the message that we’re promoting. Singing these songs lets you know that you’re special and that you’re loved and the people in Voices know that you’re special and that you’re loved. You’re more than just a voice, you’re family. You matter even after you graduate from BC, and you’re always connected to the Voices family and the experience here.
Why did you decide to run for President?
The surprising thing is that I wanted to go abroad this semester and ever since freshmen year, I had this feeling that I would be president. There was a place that Voices needed to be taken and I was the person who was given that opportunity. Even though I wanted to go abroad it just so happened that I switched into Lynch late and could no longer go abroad, so it was sort of like fate was aligned. Even the people in Voices encouraged me and saw that I have what it takes to be a leader.
What do you think your greatest challenge as President will be?
I think it’s creating a balance with academics and extracurriculars. You know, you want to put your all into making sure that you’re on point with all of your extracurriculars, especially with something as important as Voices. But you come to college for academics and Voices is not the end all, be all, of my career.
What are you looking forward to?
I have to say my pre-practicum because I’ll be at a high school again. For Voices, going on tour this year. We’re going to Memphis, Tennessee!
What’s your favorite song to perform?
“Hold On” or the Voices anthem. “Right Here” is another classic. I love Voices too much. All of them are good.
What are some of your favorite moments in Voices?
After performances when we all go down and get food together. Or when we get back from tour and we’re still on that high. Or when we do praise reports and prayer requests and just gather in a circle.
Biggest pet peeve: When someone tells me that they hate Spongebob. I’m just so disappointed.
Most embarrassing moment: Two weeks ago, I was dared to sniff someone and I did it. It was embarrassing because he said I should have asked.
Fun fact: Whenever someone tells me to do an Irish accent, it comes out Indian. I make jewelry on the side. I’ve never seen High School Musical and I watch anime.
Favorite movie: I have several. Interstellar is my most recent. I love Twilight, Harry Potter, and Armageddon. Air Force 1 is a tearjerker.
Favorite TV show: Spongebob and the History Channel; only two things that I watch.
Celeb crush: Chris Brown. Don’t judge me. Oh, and Idris Elba!
Dream job: Being an archeologist.
Favorite hangout spot on campus: Lyons 423! Voices of Imani rehearsal room.
Ideal man: He cooks. Holds intellectual conversations and is socially conscious. He’s spontaneous and he’s not afraid to show emotions. He’s a man of God, close with his family, and he values people’s time. He’s also a good listener and funny— gotta crack the jokes.
Ideal date: If he’s really committed about it, we’re going to wake up early and go get pancakes. We can go bowling, to the museum, or something creative like making your own pottery.
Deal breakers: If he’s rude to workers or waiters, that’s a deal breaker. They’re people too, not servants. Also dress like this date is the best thing since sliced bread.
Advice to freshmen: It gets better, I promise. Don’t be afraid to get out of your comfort zone or approach me, say hey. Come check out Voices of Imani, Lyons 423! Make sure you go off campus sometimes, at least twice a month. Call your parents and tell them thank you and that you appreciate them.
Make sure to check out Jackie and Voices of Imani at their upcoming performance, Fall Jam, on October 18th! For more information, follow them on Facebook.
Photo Sources:
Chloe Fasanmi, Voices of Imani Webmaster