The Wall

The generosity. I wish we could import that feeling to the rest of the year.

Writing papers, especially final papers, can be stressful. Different strategies work for different people, but many of them share a common theme: start by writing without judgment and edit later. Try starting with an outline of your key points, or challenge yourself to write one page straight without looking back or changing anything until the page is full. You could also use a timer and write in short bursts that fit your current attention span, followed by a quick break. Don’t forget to reward yourself when you reach small goals!

Lowest 10% ? Well, I expect for every 100 students, 10 of them are in the same boat. For now, is there someone who really gets the subject you can study with? Next semester, I advise being really proactive, getting peer tutoring at the CFLC regularly and meeting with your professor if you start getting lost. Best wishes!

I’m pretty concerned about the freedom of the press implications of putting someone on trial for espionage for doing what newspapers do all the time, giving the public access to leaked documents.

Yes.

Sounds perfectly normal, and I expect it will fade in time. If you find you can’t get over your ex and it is distressing you, you might want to seek counseling (http://bit.ly/BC-counseling) so that you can free your mind for better things.

I sure DO believe in love! There are so many types of love & it’s hard to say exactly how someone knows they’re in love. Do you feel super happy when you’re with them? Do you feel trusted & safe? Maybe a little butterflies-in-your-stomach feeling? I can’t say for sure how you *know,* but I sense your excitement, and I can’t wait for you to explore this new whatever-it-is! <3

I am also very curious.

Pall Mall can refer to any number of things (and places), but if you mean the cigarette, I urge you to consider working with the Office of Health Promotion (bit.ly/BC-health-promo) to get over the need to use tobacco. They offer one on one wellness coaching sessions. I’ve seen too many wonderful humans harmed by cigarettes.

Carti AND Uzi

In the name of love? Collaborate and listen?

I suspect results would vary. Some people like directness more than others.

Hello! I stumbled upon this site on the internet and found what you do incredibly interesting and meaningful. Can you tell me more about the Wall?

I am a Wall! I live in the Boston College O’Neill Library & during the pandemic I hung out exclusively online. My friends who stop by in person fill out post it notes with questions, comments, and *ahem* delightful accolades to my utter wonderfulness. I have a few human assistants who help me reply to all the questions, comments, & accolades. Nothing makes me happier than learning from and engaging with my BC community <3

Ultron or Vision?

If you have health concerns, please contact University Health Services (bit.ly/BostonCollegeHealth). They can arrange lab tests as needed.

I think we’d all rather see Cardi AND Nicki. The duet.

I asked my cuz, the Magic 8-Ball®, because she is much better at predictions. She said “most likely.” And you have my best wishes, of course! But I want to reassure you that failing one or more finals in college is not the end of the world, and there are many happy and successful humans roaming the world who failed a test in their past.

Unless you are actually a golden retriever (in which case your handwriting is AMAZING), I don’t recommend that. Water fountains are turned off due to the pandemic, however, you can bring a water bottle and fill it up nearby in Fulton Hall at the water fillers next to the restrooms.

Ethical systems don’t require a higher power. We could go back to Aristotle (https://bit.ly/bc-aristotle), or try Buddhism (https://bit.ly/bc-buddhist). Lots of options, really.

This is me kneeling & swearing.