“There are four kinds of people in the world, Ms. Harper. Those who build walls. Those who protect walls. Those who breach walls. And those who tear down walls. Much of life is discovering who you are. ” P.S. Baber
Favorite quote?
How do I find a career thats right for me if I’m best at reading/writing?
Reading and writing are excellent skills to have; they are needed in a variety of careers, from journalists to teachers to best-selling novelists to publishing jobs to lawyers to … the list is almost endless. Which one to choose? You might try investigating a few of the career paths that sound interesting to you. Go on informational interviews. See if you can shadow someone for a day. Try to find a way to *do* the work: look for an internship or volunteer. It’s really difficult to narrow down career choices: the Career Center (bit.ly/BC-career) can be a great resource to help you sort it out.
What is the point of life? – J.S. Bach
When you come to a fork in the road, take it. –Abraham Lincoln
#HowStopPriestSexualAbuse?
That is tough to answer within Post-It length. There is a social science literature on the subject (bit.ly/bc-abuse-prevention), Many books have been written on clergy sexual abuse in the last decade, and most attempt to make suggestions for how to make things better (bit.ly/bc-clergy-sexual-abuse). A BC faculty member, Thomas Groome from the School of Theology and Ministry, was recently part of a conversation about the Pennsylvania grand jury report and responses to it (bit.ly/bc-on-point). For thoughtful Jesuit-informed discussion of this and other issues, America Magazine is a useful place to go: bit.ly/bc-america
Please help me understand why they’re changing late night!
Dining Services made the changes partly because of staffing issues, but partly because the move presented an opportunity. Some menu changes are still in the works based on feedback they received through class year Facebook pages. Watch for more news coming soon from Dining Services.
How to get to BC?
To parody the old Carnegie Hall joke: Study, study, study! More seriously, if you are wondering how to become a BC student, check out the admissions website (bit.ly/BC-admissions). They have information about BC (is it the right school for you?), the kinds of things they consider when making the decision (it’s more than just grades), and different ways to visit the campus and get to know more. The Wall wishes you all the best!
How do I hide a body?
Most people find clothing to be effective in hiding a body. If you mean a dead body, generally people prefer cremating or burying it (with professional help). If you’re more DIY and legality is not a concern, TV and films suggest many possibilities, including open burning, acid bath, going overboard, and the frequently ineffective shallow grave. Need more info? Browse the GT3170 section in the library to learn more about the death customs of various cultures.
Why do we have Fall Break this year?
Can I see a doggo please? :)
Favorite Pink Floyd Album?
A Momentary Lapse of Reason… Just kidding! My favorite Pink Floyd album is…drumroll please… The Wall
Where can I get alcohol?
Alcohol licensing in MA is pretty arcane. It is generally divided into 2 categories: retail and on-site consumption, and those are sub-divided into “Wine and Beer only” and “Wine, Beer, and Liquor”. Each city has a finite number of each kind of license to sell, after which no one else can serve/sell alcohol. Walking distance from campus are 2 bars: CitySide and Mary Ann’s which both serve alcohol. Reservoir Wine and Spirits is the closest retail outlet.
After one graduates, can they come back to retake some classes they want to do better at while they were here?
How to find a girlfriend/boyfriend?
Be yourself! Get to know people: chat with people in your class while waiting for the professor. Offer to buy someone coffee or share a table at lunch. Join a few clubs and get to know everyone. The more people you get to know, the more likely you’ll find someone special. Oh, one final thing: did you ever notice how it’s hard to talk to someone when their staring at their phone? That ‘s true for people trying to talk to you, too. Make yourself accessible.
How to be more humorous?
Read funny books. P.G. Wodehouse’s Right Ho, Jeeves (O’Neill Library PR6045.O53 B75 2000) is one of a classic series of satires of upper-class English gentry. Or you might prefer classic American humor: Mark Twain’s Roughing It (O’Neill Library PS1318 .A1 1996) or Innocents Abroad (O’Neill Library PS1312 .A1 1996) are both humorous travelogues, the first in the American West, and the second in Europe and the Middle East. And watch comedy. Ask your friends who they think is funny, and watch them. If you think they’re funny, too, watch more. Finally, read this article from Psychology Today about how to be funny: bit.ly/8-steps-funny
Be the spirit join the band
I’d love to except for the, you know, marching part. One of the best things about the library in August is listening to band practice down the hill.
What’s your opinion on boba tea?
As a wall, I don’t get to experience that joy, but I asked one of my helpers and she told me it was the perfect marriage of a delicious drink and chewy goodness. It does tend to be pricey, though, so you might want to explore the various make your own recipes on the internet.
I am leaving Boston & the country tonight. Will you miss me?
I will indeed. I hope you will come back to visit sometime (until then you can keep up with me online at library.bc.edu/answerwall). And I wish you much happiness and success and safe travels! <3
Will 45 get impeached – Ben and Jerry
That’s up to the House of Representatives.The impeachment of President Clinton in 1998 was voted on by the House after a recommendation by the House Judiciary Committee, so the Wall would watch for developments there and for statements by its members. Here’s the list: bit.ly/bc-house-judiciary. If you’re interested in the details of how it has worked with prior presidential impeachments, our Hein Online database has a nice collection of documents: bit.ly/bc-impeach
Why are so geek?
Oh, dear. Was that too geeky? Sometimes it is difficult to answer questions (and ask them too) as we are limited by the size of the post-it notes. I am a library Answer Wall so I have taken on some of the characteristics of my library friends: for some questions I would really like to sit down (alas something I cannot do) and have a conversation with you so I really understand what information you are looking for. With limited and/or unclear information I do the best I can, but do on occasion miss the mark. Please do keep responding until we get it right though. I do want to help and I do want to provide the information you need!
This question might be about the Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch).BC doesn’t have an Architecture School. B Arch is a 5 year professional degree, whereas the BS Arch is not. You can become a licensed architect with a B Arch but not BS Arch.
Thanks for the additional information there. You’re probably right about what the original question was getting at. Northeastern, MIT, UMass Amherst, and BU all have architecture programs. Sadly for this wall, there are none at BC.