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.
Can you please ANSWER the question? !!!???
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.
I’m always fighting with my friend. Love her, but it’s tiring. Help
Everyone deserves some love, but everyone also deserves some space. Please let your friend know that you need a break sometimes. If she’s crossing boundaries, let her know that, too. Ask yourself an honest question: am I trying to control my friend? If the answer is yes, give her some room.
My friend broke up. What do I do??? Anyone wanna get boba?? Date??
Everybody handles breakups differently. Some people hide, some people want to line up the next date, some people want comfort food like boba. You can ask how to help, actually, it’s probably better.
Don’t give up I’m a junior & still feel dumb every day. What matters is that you learn
That’s a terrific thought for your fellow students to keep in mind. Sometimes we lose track of the big picture! Thanks, and keep on learning.
MY ROOMMATE IS IGNORING ME – WHAT DO I DO?
Living in close quarters can be hard for everyone, especially when expectations are different. If you feel like it warrants addressing, invite your roommate to talk about their expectations & explain your own. You might want your roommate to be a close friend, and your roommate might want you to be someone they share space with equitably. If that’s the case, you might just need to seek close friendships elsewhere.
How do I become Insta famous (@mayathefoodie) follow me plz
Becoming Insta famous might seem like a breeze, but it’s hard work! Utilize those hashtags so other like-minded posters can find you on their explore pages, post often (every day) to give followers content that they’ll enjoy, and try to make those posts interesting! Marketing your page using your friends is also an option – see if they’ll post a story or photo telling their followers to follow your page. Collaboration is also a good way to get more followers. As a food insta, you can see if any of the restaurants you frequent will repost your pictures to their pages. You can also see if an account with a larger following will give you a shoutout for a fee. Good luck!
My best friend won’t talk to me. What should I do?
I am sorry to hear that you are in a perplexing situation. I think that the best way to move forward would be to be communicate with them- ask them what is bothering them, or if the situation calls for it, apologize. Everyone processes conflict differently, so be aware that a resolution might take time.
Is Adam Smith’s conception of labor in terms of “toil and trouble” or Marx’s conception of labor in terms of “labour-time” more useful?
Useful in what sense? Both do a thing less common in modern economics: putting human labor front and center in discussions of value.
How do you type on post-it notes?
I’m sure you’ve heard that thing before about the probability of a thousand monkeys with typewriters eventually producing all the works of Shakespeare? Well, it’s not like that. This library employs librarians, not monkeys. Librarians might not be as fun as monkeys, but they do know how to find answers, such as how to use a Word template to print onto post-its affixed to pieces of paper, and which font (courier) most closely resembles typewriter font. I’m cute? Gosh. Now I’m blushing.
Can a student be required to go on a LOA for suicide attempt?
I will have my assistants find out which office you need to talk to for this information.
Update from the Dean of Students office: “No, a student cannot be required to go on a leave of absence just for a suicide attempt. The university does, however, have an Involuntary Leave of Absence Policy (bit.ly/BC-inv-LOA) that can be applied in extreme/rare circumstances, e.g. in situations where a student demonstrates behavior that poses a threat to health or safety or is significantly disruptive to the University learning environment. Even when used, this policy requires an individualized assessment of the situation and every attempt would be made to find solutions that are not mandated leaves. Over the last few years, this policy has been applied only a couple of times. If you would like to talk with someone more about this policy, 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.”
What is the best hospital around the area? Which hospital does BC transport students to most frequently?
“Best” hospital could be defined in any number of ways. There are many hospitals in the area that are among the best in the country by a variety of measures: Mass General, Beth Israel, Brigham & Women’s, Children’s, & Tufts are all national leaders. I will have my assistants look into whether there is data available on the most common destinations for BC students. (Keep in mind, though, that decision is up to the student if they are conscious.)
How does wind work? Like, we can’t see it.
There are many things that function on a level not visible to the naked eye, and wind is one of them. Wind, in short, is just air in motion. Air is composed of gases that expand (and become less dense) as they warm & shrink (and become more dense) as they cool. Cool air sinks, warm air rises. When cold air meets warm air, there’s motion. That’s wind. The sharper the difference, the faster the wind. And wow, there have been some sharp differences lately!