Get MBB on campus.

Get MBB on campus.

I have passed your suggestion on to the employer recruiting people in the Career Center, and I hope that McKinsey, Bain, and/or Boston will come visit us someday. But be proactive, talk to the Career Center (bit.ly/BC-career) about ways you can approach potential employers who don’t drop by. Best of luck.

Can God make a meal so big he cannot eat it?

Can God make a meal so big he cannot eat it?
Can God make a meal so big he cannot eat it?

That is a delightful variation on a classic logic problem which lots of thinkers have addressed. It’s called the omnipotence paradox, and there are a variety of responses to it. Actually entertaining Wikipedia article: http://bit.ly/bc-omni. More technical discussion: bit.ly/bc-omni2. Aquinas argues that logic still applies: Even an omnipotent being can’t do something impossible. Augustine argues that God must act according to his nature, which means he can’t create anything omnipotent. The Wall’s favorite modern response is that the question is just a pile of words: if God is omnipotent, “could not eat” doesn’t make sense.

Why is the 2nd Floor womens bathroom always flooding?…

Why is the 2nd Floor womens bathroom always flooding? Lol 4 stalls are unusable.
Why is the 2nd Floor womens bathroom always flooding? Lol 4 stalls are unusable.

That’s a very busy bathroom; the more people use a space, the higher the probability that someone makes a mistake, such as flushing something down the toilet that doesn’t belong there – the usual source of bathroom flooding. But I’ll also alert folks, in case it’s the other common cause: a plumbing problem that can be fixed.

Can you freestyle?

Can you freestyle?
Can you freestyle?

If you’re referring to freestyle rapping, I’m afraid not. There’s a growing consensus amongst hip-hop fans that the days of freestyling are coming to an end or have already ended. There are probably some artists who may have the ability to do so, but you may have to do a lot of digging to discover them. One of my library friends seems to think Black Thought of The Roots may be one example of an artist who engages in what can be considered freestyling. Here’s a link to one performance done on a radio show some time ago: bit.ly/radio-freestyle

I just dropped gen chem…

I just dropped gen chem with wolfman, and I feel super relieved, but I feel like a failure. My friends talk about studying for chem all the time , and I'm relieved that I don't have to do that, but sad that I feel like I can't be successful anymore. what to do from here, wall?
I just dropped gen chem with wolfman, and I feel super relieved, but I feel like a failure. My friends talk about studying for chem all the time , and I’m relieved that I don’t have to do that, but sad that I feel like I can’t be successful anymore. what to do from here, wall?

My librarian friends who are blessed with lungs say take a deep breath — it’s OK to chill and regroup.  I know you’ve heard it before, but life is a marathon, not a sprint.  You may want try chemistry again next semester, or, perhaps, it’s time to redirect your academic focus.  Consider checking in with your academic advisor.  Take a look at the classic, What Color is your Parachute (O’Neill Library HF5383 .B56).  Even though it’s for job hunting/career stuff, it may help you think about what gives you joy, your interests, and your strengths.

Will this stressed out and tired feeling be there forever or it’s just temporary?

Will this stressed out and tired feeling be there forever or it's just temporary?
Will this stressed out and tired feeling be there forever or it’s just temporary?

College is an especially stressful and tiring time of life. There are a lot of pressures to succeed, and every failure feels like it will derail your entire life. Many people do find that a weight is lifted after graduation once they settle into the routine of work and life outside of school. But that will bring its own joys and problems. For now, if you’re feeling overwhelmed, I suggest talking to someone in Counseling Services (bit.ly/BC-counseling) who can help put some perspective on things or just be a sounding board to talk to.

Can someone explain to me…

Can someone explain to me why does Massachusetts has such a horrible law and that BC has such a horrible policy that insist on notifying parents when students are hospitalized? Don't you find it ironic that the primary hopitalization diagnosis upon discharge is PTSD due to childhood trauma/family situation, but the university still believes notifying parents is in my best interest? In no way am i trying to blame my family or the university, but why can't BC just respect my effort trying to access help without unnecessary trigger or intervene? Can you answer my question or get an answer from BC office, don't just tell me to contact DOS?
Can someone explain to me why does Massachusetts has such a horrible law and that BC has such a horrible policy that insist on notifying parents when students are hospitalized? Don’t you find it ironic that the primary hopitalization diagnosis upon discharge is PTSD due to childhood trauma/family situation, but the university still believes notifying parents is in my best interest? In no way am i trying to blame my family or the university, but why can’t BC just respect my effort trying to access help without unnecessary trigger or intervene? Can you answer my question or get an answer from BC office, don’t just tell me to contact DOS?

I’m sorry you’re in this difficult situation, and I hope you find a way to navigate it that continues to lead to your healing from childhood trauma. I wish my assistants and I were in a position to advocate for you, but any answers you’ve already gotten from UCS or DOS are no different from answers we would get ourselves. Your path is difficult, but I have faith that you’ll continue to get help in spite of these difficulties and emerge stronger and more resilient.

Where is my Mr. Right?

Where is my Mr. Right?
Where is my Mr. Right?
How can I find my Mr. Rich?
How can I find my Mr. Rich?

The rightness of Mr. Right (your compatibility) is far more important than his richness. (If you marry for money, you earn every cent, as they say.) Just be your honest self and keep making friends, and Mr. Right will turn up. I know folks who didn’t marry until their 30’s, and they’re some of the happiest folks I know.

How to walk out of a broken relationship?

How to walk out of a broken relationship? I just broke up with my boyfriend. 😭
How to walk out of a broken relationship? I just broke up with my boyfriend. 😭

That can hurt a lot, even if you’re doing the breaking up. Everybody handles that differently, but general advice is to take extra good care of yourself for a while: good food, good sleep, whatever else makes you feel taken care of. Maybe resist the urge to do a rebound relationship for a bit, unless that’s what you need. Give yourself some time to be sad, or angry, or to feel any other way you do. No really wrong answers here, and none that don’t at least sorta suck. Be well, I’ll be here.

I’m tired. like emotionally

I'm tired. like emotionally
I’m tired. like emotionally

Life can be exhausting when it comes at you fast. There’s a break coming up; I recommend you use it as a genuine break. Unplug, give yourself some “me”-time/down-time. Meanwhile, every day set aside some time – even just a few minutes – to sit peacefully and do nothing but breathe. Some really great short meditations are available with the Insight Timer app. It’s like running; if you strain a muscle, you need a break. If you don’t think downtime will cut it, get yourself to the counseling office: bit.ly/BC-counseling.

Why are boys so dumb?

Why are boys so dumb?
Why are boys so dumb?

I’ve met my share of dumb boys, girls, walls, floors, ceilings… Sounds like you’ve had a frustrating experience with a male human, or perhaps several. It’s certainly true that research points to some men not being socialized to value emotional intelligence as highly as some women. Is that what you’re talking about? You might be interested in the book Why Smart People Can Be So Stupid, by Robert Sternberg (O’Neill Library BF431 .W535 2002).