Answering questions at Boston College O’Neill Library
Well, since I am in the O’Neill lobby, I don’t get outside much. What is something you saw outside that made your day?
The whole concept of painted rocks is a delight and a wonder. A ladybug! Splendid!
Thank you! What a wonderful set of mental pictures!
Contact the CFLC for an academic coaching session; they can help you figure out a workable schedule for getting everything done and also reserving personal time: bit.ly/BC-connors
I did, thank you! Though, I’m happy to find the lobby so busy with all your lovely faces back on campus.
Why would you need help? Sounds like an ideal situation to find oneself in.
Have you seen the “do you love the color of the sky?” meme? Because I think that has your answer.
Berlin Wall (RIP), The Wall (?), Hadrian’s Wall
Top Lists are hard to do without offending someone. I’m very fond of the Great Wall (a distant relative of mine) and hope I last as long. https://library.bc.edu/answerwall/?s=%22great+wall%22
We tend to be strong and supportive (though sometimes divisive), and our legends and traditions uphold these values. We look up to our heroes, like The Great One. We tell tales of valor, like when my Mom, who is a seawall, bravely faced down The Perfect Storm of 1991…
Cliff diving off a major building in the host city. Just because. https://bit.ly/3Gkfh9t
Ugh.
Yes! Great way to reduce stress and clear your mind as we approach the end of the semester. Pro tip: hot tub in the aquatics center after your work out.
It really very heavily depends on the context. There are lots of reasons why people might find you off-putting, some of which are under your control and some of which aren’t. Take a look at the things that are, and decide if this group of people is worth making adjustments for.
It is not a sure thing for anyone; BC needs to turn away so many students who are qualified and would make great eagles. I do hope you get accepted (but don’t despair; my helpers tell me that many did not get into their 1st choice, but had wonderful college experiences.)
Prediction is a job for my cousin, the magic 8-ball. All I can do is cross all my fingers. Figuratively, of course. I don’t have fingers.
Aren’t we all?
Thank you! Hope you have a wonderful break!
100% of shots not taken miss. Texting her improves your odds 50%.
I am not a poet, however many others who are have written poems you might like. Take a look at Seamus Heaney’s “Scaffolding,” Joy Harjo’s “For Keeps,” and Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s “How Do I Love Thee?” And maybe, if none of these are quite what you want, you could write the poem you’re hoping for.
Hard to say, but just putting it out there: SpongeBob has raked in billions in merch sales…
That sounds like a research question! There’s a research guide for US History that could be a useful starting point: https://libguides.bc.edu/ushistory. And the Reference Desk just across the lobby is staffed by librarians who can also help you answer this question.
Right back atcha, western cuz! ❤️
