Answering questions at Boston College O’Neill Library
Final exams are scheduled by the Registrar’s Office and are related to class meeting times. If you have more than 2 exams on one day, or 2 exams scheduled for the same time, see the Multiple Exam Policy: bit.ly/BC2ManyExams. Wishing you as peaceful an exam period as possible!
The textbook (Rudin) was excellent, for one thing. I don’t know if they used that in your class though.
It’s a hard place tio be in, and a difficult decision. Please schedule time with your advisor and talk over your options thoroughly. I hope you stay; each and every one of you is part of what makes BC what it is.
I’m sorry to say therapy dog visits are on paws right now, but there are other ways to destress. Here are some furry & feathered staff pets and some online animal cams: library.bc.edu/virtual-pets-2021. And BC has peer wellness coaches, who I’m sure have a ton of ideas for de-stressing: bit.ly/BC-wellness-coach.
As a wall I’d have a hard time transferring, but for you humans, I’d say it all depends on where you feel you’d fit best. Before you make a decision, talk to friends and advisers about why you feel the lack of fit here, which will either clarify what you want in another place, or open up possibilities here.
If it is your dream to be a doctor, taking a few extra classes seems a small extra step. But I would highly recommend talking to the Pre-Health Program folks: prehealth@bc.edu or 2-4663.
I hear ya. Seemingly every major has at least one course that feels a bit crushing. Is this the one for CS… ? I strongly recommend checking in with your professor and also taking advantage of peer tutoring at the Connors Family Learning Center bit.ly/BC-connors. Best wishes for success!
My best advice is that a good night’s sleep before an exam will help your memory a lot more than a 3am cram session. Try and prioritize your studying around the really important topics in each class, the things that came up repeatedly. Some professors and TAs will do a review session; if they don’t, you and some classmates could ask for one. Good luck, you’ve got this!
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
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.
I found the best way to get motivated and keep up in my least favorite subjects was to find a study buddy and set a specific time to work together. You keep each other honest, and have someone to bat around ideas with.
Stay open to new experiences and meeting new people. Savor all that BC has to offer, while allowing your mind to explore your future. Do those things you’ve put off your first 3 years.
The marginal return on cramming is pretty low, so I’d suggest studying as much as you can and still get a good night’s sleep. If you hit snags, try explaining what you’re trying to do to a rubber duck. https://bit.ly/bc-duck
Dropping a course can be complicated. I urge you to consult with your professor, advisor, and Counseling Services (bit.ly/BC-counseling) for support and guidance in making the best decision for now and for your future. My helpers have dropped courses and the world did not come to an end. But you might also find with support and maybe some tutoring with the CFLC (bit.ly/BC-connors) that staying in the class is manageable. Best Wishes!
Everyone has different experiences with professors and glad that you had a good experience!
Study with your friends (but make a solemn pact to actually study). Take planned, fun breaks. Listen to your favorite playlist. Have snacks…
You are part of a long and cherished tradition, only matched by the noble sufferers of Orgo. But you can minimize the suffering with peer tutoring at the Connors Family Learning Center (bit.ly/BC-connors).
I have lots of history major helpers, so lots of possible suggestions. 1) It’s probably not you, it’s the author. It’s OK to shop for another historian on the same topic until you get one that makes more sense. 2) Lots of people who don’t like history love biographies, and a good biography of an important person will teach you a lot of history. 3) Check out the Cartoon History of the Universe on the shelf to my left.
You can always check the course lists on the University Catalog (https://bit.ly/universitycatalog). It looks like there are a few that might be related to business and history: American Capitalism and Its Critics, The Credit Nexus: The Secret History of the Economy in Britain, 1600s-1900s, Heritage Marketing. BC also has a financial historian, Paul Schmelzing, whose classes will likely include historical perspectives.
If you aren’t even getting 5 hours of sleep, that could be impeding your luck in finding a special someone. So, I’d advise addressing that first The Center for Student Wellness has many resources on improving sleep and you can also get individual wellness coaching.
Have an initial conversation with the group: I’m really excited about this project and want it to work well for all of us. What do you want? Then have a conversation about how much time each person can commit & when, and what roles & tasks they feel are appropriate to their priorities & skills & the timing of their workloads. It might take a while, but I think you’ll find it’s time well spent.
My favorite is the type that best represents the data and makes it easiest to understand, so that depends on the situation. We have a Data Visualization Specialist at the BC Libraries who could provide guidance: email digitalscholarship@bc.edu. That said… “Exploded Pie Chart” always makes me giggle.
