You must be looking for my distant cousin, the Magic 8-Ball (ask8ball.net). I wish you the best of luck in all of your endeavors.
Will I get a girlfriend before the semester ends?
Listen to “The Whirling ways of stars that pass” by Jóhann Jóhannsson or I giorni by Ludovico Einaudi (played by Daniel Hope) and you’ll get it <--
I’m so glad you recommended the arts as a way of understanding a concept! In my perennial enthusiasm for information, I sometimes forget that the way to really grasp something might be through literature, visual arts, or music. Jóhann Jóhannsson and Ludovico Einaudi have answers, too.
I am going to Cancun for spring break and am really scared – my friends want to do drugs I am allergic to them
If your friends can’t respect that, there’s a big problem with them. Peer pressure to use drugs is ugly enough to begin with, without adding the risk of allergic reactions to the mix. It’s just a few days away, but I hope you can be firm about your intentions and get some agreement from them before heading there. And have a fantastic trip!
Whats one last thing I should do as a senior
Attend the commencement ceremony. But before that you might stretch your comfort zone and go to a meeting or event that you would not normally experience. It is sometimes these small personal challenges that make a big difference in your life.
FYI – There is a mouse that hangs out around shelf 260 on the 4th floor –Not a cat
Yes, we’re aware of the pesky squeakers and are taking action, but I will alert the administration to this new sighting. I do think it’s exciting that the mousie has an interest in Asian Languages.
I ❤️ this wall! I realize that I’ve asked lot questions about UCS & mental health, and this wall usually gives great answers
I am only sorry for your own sake that you spend so much time talking to a wall. (Metaphorically speaking.) I will pass along whatever information my assistants are able to glean.
Will a student be punished/request to go on a LOA if that student voluntarily ask for help after a potential risky/self-harming behavior?
Please, if you know of someone who is engaging in self-harming behavior, tell them that a leave of absence is not punitive: it is a recognition that the student needs some time to focus on healing & seek a greater degree of support
Update from Dean of Students Office: “No, in almost every instance, the Dean of Students Office and other offices on campus work with students to get them connected with the appropriate resources on or off campus and supports them through that process. BC’s Involuntary Leave of Absence Policy is only employed in extreme circumstances. If you would like to discuss this more, including the ways that staff in the Dean of Students Office support students, please contact Caroline Davis, Associate Dean for Student Outreach & Support at caroline.davis.2@bc.edu, 617-552-3470 or by stopping by 448 Maloney Hall to schedule an appointment.”
Why is OIP so bureaucratic and awful?
I’m sorry you’re having an unpleasant experience with the Office of International Programs. I would hazard a guess that any office that tries to arrange hundreds of students’ travel and study to countries with a dizzying variety of visa and academic requirements might have a hard time providing perfect service. If you have a complaint about their personnel or procedures, I recommend contacting them directly: oip@bc.edu.
Should I have Connor
Should you go to the Connors Family Learning Center for tutoring in a huge variety of subjects? YES! Oh, is that not what you meant? IDK, because I don’t know who Connor is & whether or not they’d like to be had by you. It’s kind of contingent on that.
Fell in love w/ my Kairos lead?
My understanding is that Kairos retreat leaders are fellow students, so it doesn’t seem like there’s an issue – why not ask him/her out and see where it goes? You already know you have interests in common.
I can’t stop farting in class. Help?
On average, people pass gas about 10-20 times per day. It is possible you are not farting more than usual; you’re just noticing it in class because it’s embarrassing. You can try releasing gas before class (outside or in a bathroom is less noticeable). You might also track what you eat and see if particular foods should be avoided. If you are experiencing other health issues such as diarrhea, constipation, weight loss, etc., see a doctor to make sure your gas is not a symptom of a larger issue.
Can you please ANSWER the question? !!!???
I will do the best I can. I’ve had my assistants contact offices who might have some answers, but you will likely need to do some follow-up work to get more complete ones than will fit on a post-it.
Backwood or fronto + paper?
None of the above? I don’t actually have a body, but if I did have one, I wouldn’t want to be introducing things like that into it.
I want to feel less self-conscious
![I want to feel less self-conscious [with drawing of mascara eyes]](https://library.bc.edu/answerwall/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/aw022719-3.jpg)
I get you – there are days when I feel like everyone is staring at me. Oh, wait – they are. But in your case, if it is negatively affecting your life a lot, talk to Counseling Services (bit.ly/BC-counseling).
@ gender identity response: If that’s BC’s position then why isn’t it in the notice of non-discrimination?
I don’t know if anyone is holding it up, but the BC Notice of Nondiscrimination recommends that people “…are welcome to raise any questions regarding this notice with the Executive Director for Institutional Diversity.” That person is Patricia Lowe, patricia.lowe@bc.edu , 617-552-3334
I wanna a Girlfriend <3 --Girl xxx
Judging by posts lately, you are so not alone. Hold on for a bit and see what the springtime brings. The Wall will keep you company while you wait.
Will _____ ______ go to jail or face fines?
I am neither judge nor jury in that case, so the answer will have to wait until the process is complete.
What is the quickest way to end it all?
I’m sorry you’re feeling that bad. Please contact the suicide hotline (800-273-8355) right away, and/or immediately call Counseling Services (617-552-3310) or visit them in Gasson 001 and ask to speak to with the Psychological Emergency Clinician (PEC). If it’s not during work hours, call BC Police (617-552-4444) if you’re on campus or 911 if not. I and many, many people want you to get past this bad moment, and are ready to help.
Who would you rather have govern America, Kim Jong-Il or Joseph Stalin?
What a set of terrible choices. Stalin was more competent, but that’s not really an advantage in dictators. Nope, wouldn’t wish either on the USA.
Will _____ _____ ever love me back?
My cousin, The Magic 8 Ball, says “Cannot predict now.” It’s painful to love someone and not have them reciprocate. But please don’t let your unrequited love keep you from doing what you want to do in life, or keep you from considering relationships with other people.