I am going to the job market next academic year – Do you have any advice?

I am going to the job market next academic year - Do you have any advice? (I need to complete my PhD thesis before that.)
I am going to the job market next academic year – Do you have any advice? (I need to complete my PhD thesis before that.)

It’s quite different for different fields and careers. The best I can recommend in general is to a) pretend you’re the executive assistant to an early career person with great promise, so sending applications becomes a simple & efficient office task and b) make use of BC’s Career Center (bit.ly/BC-career) early and often.

ACAS

Letters that might be "ACUS" and a smiley face
ACAS [maybe?] 🙂

Forgive me, but I’ve difficulty reading your letters. acus? acas? ucus? gcgs? gcus? acgs? I would be very grateful if you helped me solve the mystery.

Do you like electronic rock music?

Do you like electronic rock music? 🎶 🎵 My new song is out on Friday, 6/27... :) search for on any platform :)
Do you like electronic rock music? 🎶 🎵 My new song is out on Friday, 6/27… 🙂 search for (OITU) on any platform 🙂

“Only in Love” on Visual Music reminds me of OMD (I’m an 80’s Wall). I look forward to hearing your new song!

MATT DAMON OR BEN AFFLECK

MATT DAMON OR BEN AFFLECK
MATT DAMON OR BEN AFFLECK
FAVORITE MATT DAMON PERFORMANCE
FAVORITE MATT DAMON PERFORMANCE
WHAT DORM DID BEN AFFLECK LIFE IN WHILE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT
WHAT DORM DID BEN AFFLECK LIFE IN WHILE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT

BOTH AMAZING, GOOD WILL HUNTING, IDK BUT HE WORKED AT A DUNKS WHICH TRACKS

meowl and friends

[drawing of three cat-owl hybrid creatures on a branch] meowl and friends
[drawing of three cat-owl hybrid creatures on a branch] meowl and friends

I love these critters. Thank you for leaving me a delightful little treat. I wish I could pet them.

What’s your favorite fan fiction ship

What's your favorite fan fiction ship
What’s your favorite fan fiction ship

I hear that within fan communities, the “original” ships of Kirk/Spock and Scully/Mulder remain favorites. I also asked one of my Millennial assistants, who said there’s nothing quite like Destiel or Dramione. I’ll lean towards any of those!

BC’s #1 suicide prevention method? asking 4 a friend

BC's #1 suicide prevention method? asking 4 a friend
BC’s #1 suicide prevention method? asking 4 a friend

Have your friend visit the counseling center (or call 617-552–3310, extension 2) right away and ask for a Psychological Emergency Clinician (PEC). More info: bit.ly/bc-pec. If you’re interested in longer-term skills & training for suicide prevention, this mental health & wellness page has strategies and training opportunities: bit.ly/bc-mental-health-wellness.

Why does BC housing have such a messy system?

Why does BC housing have such a messy system?
Why does BC housing have such a messy system?

Every college does. It’s a lot to juggle. But it sounds like things didn’t come out the way you wanted, and I’m sorry about that. On the bright side, perhaps your new situation will gift you with a lifelong friend.

meowl

[drawing of a cat/owl on a branch] meowl
[drawing of a cat/owl on a branch] meowl

Meowl is a beautiful creature! Thank you for this exquisite drawing!