I totally get you. This is my home and I understand why it feels like a home to you, too. Stay well and come back when you can!
I will miss the O’Neill Library so much.
Are we going to get refunded for housing???
Yes! The most up-to-date information can be found on BC’s Coronavirus FAQ page: bc.edu/coronavirus
hm…… and ppl start partying?
Everyone processes things differently. For seniors, this is their last chance to have fun and blow off steam before entering the “real world”. But seriously, the University can’t require that students be gone from their dorms with less then 24 hours notice – that would be cruel to those that will already struggle to find housing and/or transportation. Some students don’t have to worry about these things and suddenly find themselves with plenty of free time and the need to blow off some steam. Thus, partying.
Can we submit questions online?
My assistants are looking into ways to make this possible.
Enjoy every second. You’ll never know when it’s your last!
Good advice regardless of the circumstances. We could all stand to practice a little more mindfulness and appreciation of the current moment.
Why is BC SLOW at responding to CRISIS?!
BC is a conservative institution (not necessarily in the political sense, but in the adaptability sense). It is the nature of conservative (again, not necessarily in the political sense) institutions to be slow. They follow rather than lead, they look to what other institutions are doing first and copy them only when that change is deemed necessary. That is a function of the leadership/institutional culture at the top. Sometimes that works to their advantage, but it is not an ideal leadership style in crisis situations. I will say that opinions about the quality and nature of the administration’s decision-making process vary significantly from person to person amongst BC faculty and staff as well.
Will I get closure?
BC is a tight community, even among grads, so I’m sure you will get some closure, but you may have to augment the solutions BC is able to create in these circumstances. Perhaps you will be able to gather a group of BC friends in your region after the worst of the pandemic passes. Or maybe you can gather with friends online in some way if waiting until post-crisis will be too long. Keep an eye on bc.edu/commencement. I’m sure they’re working hard on new plans, and will post updates as they can.
Make the most out of every second!
You did! You’ll have had a strange and abrupt end to your senior year, but you’ll still have all memories and learning and friendships that came before. Class of 2020, The Answer Wall salutes you and wishes you a brilliant future.
HOW DO YOU SAY BYE PERMANENTLY
With tears. And as long as someone is alive (though perhaps far away), with the recognition that it’s not necessarily forever.
Why do we have to leave? :(
It’s very sad, especially for you seniors. It’s been decided this is the best way to protect the health of the most people, and we’re all going to be missing out on some things for the good of all. I will miss you – please come back and visit if you can when the danger has passed.
What would Jesus do?
Tend the sick. Look after the vulnerable. As we all should.
Who will ask you questions once all the students leave??
No one. 🙁 An occasional staff or faculty member might pop by to say hello, but I will miss you all and your wonderful questions. But don’t worry. I was quietly biding my time for nearly 3 decades before deciding to answer questions, and I will be patiently waiting to do so again soon. I look forward to having you all back! Please stay safe and wash your hands!
What is the best way to thinking about Business Grad school applications (as a Junior)
One handy place to begin is the business career resources guide: library.bc.edu/careerresources. I would also recommend contacting the BC Career Center (bit.ly/BC-career), and contacting all of your business professors. They often have very up-to-the-minute news about strengths of programs. Good luck!
Hello, Answer Wall. How are you doing this fine day?
I’m OK, trying to keep myself clean. I’ll miss you all, but it’s really for the best.
Why do guys think it is okay to be gross
Big oof. Both guys and gals (and anyone in between) can be “gross”. Why does anyone think it’s OK to be gross? Could be a whole host of things: cultural background, life experience, necessity, etc. If someone’s hygiene is affecting your relationship with them, you need to either politely point out the issue or decide that you can live with it given their other attributes.
Is it okay to have sex with
That really depends on how you complete the question!
If I give up Corona Beer for Lent am I immune to the coronavirus for lent?
And if you drink your beer cold, does that make you immune to colds?
Why do guys suck?
The truth is probably somewhere in the wide middle. People sometimes suck. Men sometimes suck in ways related to power, which men tend to have more of, and base some of their behaviors on. I hope you find the ones who don’t suck. They’re out there, often not attracting attention to themselves.
What do you believe Jesus can do for this campus?
Matthew 5-38:40 has always been a favorite of mine, even though I don’t have a cheek or a shirt, and the only coat I have is paint.
Please don’t tell me the text I just saw about BC switching to online courses is real!
BC has made no announcement yet about switching to online courses. For BC updates straight from the source: bc.edu/coronavirus. I’m sorry to say that given the number of other major area institutions now going online (Harvard, Northeastern, BU), and the MA state of emergency, it’s likely that BC will as well. COVID-19 infection growth has been exponential. A steep curve will overwhelm hospitals unless people take actions (social distancing, hand-washing, etc.) to slow the curve. BC going online would achieve a lot of social distancing quickly, and can help protect the most vulnerable, as your respondents suggest. Timing is complicated by the fact that the beginning of an exponential curve is shallow, and gives the appearance of a minor problem, but if there is no response before it begins to accelerate, that’s a sure way to overwhelm hospitals. #FlattenTheCurve
BC has made no announcement yet about switching to online courses. For BC updates straight from the source: bc.edu/coronavirus. I’m sorry to say that given the number of other major area institutions now going online (Harvard, Northeastern, BU), and the MA state of emergency, it’s not unlikely that BC will as well. By all indications from other countries, infection growth is exponential. A steep curve will overwhelm hospitals unless people take actions (social distancing, handwashing, etc.) to slow the curve. BC going online would achieve a lot of social distancing quickly; if it does, it will be in order to protect the most vulnerable, as your respondents suggest. Timing is complicated by the fact that the beginning of an exponential curve is shallow, and gives the appearance of a minor problem, but if there is no response before it begins to accelerate, that’s a sure way to overhwelm hospitals. #FlattenTheCurve
And as you now know, events surpassed the Answer Wall’s wisdom & knowledge, and BC is closing down classes and going online. #FlattenTheCurve
It’s impossible not to have mixed feelings about all of this. I feel great about all of the people who will be safer, but sad for all the upheaval in everyone’s lives. It’s just a very, very hard time. Take care of yourselves, be kind to your neighbors.