Category: Random

Why not both?

If you’re not into dating apps you can try the old-fashioned approach. Meet new people, ideally by doing things you enjoy already. Live your life, worry about other things. Love has a habit of showing up when you’re busy with something else.

Breakups hurt. Give it time, but don’t be afraid to get help (bit.ly/BC-counseling has a relationship support group) if it is interfering with your life and studies too long. He just might grow up and come back into your life, but more likely you will move on and find someone with a more mature outloook in time.

The class of 2024 is a pretty diverse bunch, and we’re less selective than other schools I won’t name. Do your best on the application and then worry about other stuff for a while. BTW, I have wall friends on campuses all over and feel pretty strongly there are lots of ways and lots of places to have a happy college life. https://bit.ly/bc-2024

Would you believe there are times when I just take a break from the answering gig? It’s true. It’s a highly individual balance, but you’ll get clues from your body and mind when you’re getting it right – or not. I recommend checking in with the Office of Health Promotions (bit.ly/BC-health-promo), they know all about this.

Gracie…? Gracie…?

Is this a trick question? https://bit.ly/bc-LastName

Either one is fine. While the word “soccer” may have some stigma in certain parts of the world, it is a well established name of a sport that is continuing to become more popular throughout the world.

The sphericity of planets in general is due to the pull of gravity from the center on the mass of the materials. You may enjoy this explanation from Scientific American: bit.ly/WhyRound.

Nobel Peace Prizes have been awarded for all kinds of things. https://bit.ly/bc-peace. My advice is to start local.

He will say so either in word or deed. Or, if he’s painfully shy, he might not, in spite of strong feelings, in which case you might need to ask. I wish you bravery and resilience.

Probably because it is the newest and nicest one. But I have passed on the word and someone will come and persuade them to move out.

It’s anonymous, so I’m afraid I couldn’t possibly say.

You’re quite welcome, and also you’re very sweet. ❤️ It’s quite restful being here with you all, living in the present moment, watching the world go by in the lobby.

It depends. I urge you to consult with your professor, advisor, and Counseling Services (bit.ly/BC-counseling) for support in your current struggles and guidance in making the best decision for now and for your future. My helpers have dropped both courses and entire degree programs for similar (or different) reasons 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!

Darling sweet human, this Wall loves you, too.

The Wall is in the school of thought that’s it’s dope to be OK with making a fall, miscalculation, wrong-turn, and then having the will to get yourself redirected and back up. And please remember to wear a helmet–all the cool kids do–just ask Andy Anderson.

It’s probably a sign you’re not getting enough sleep at other times, which is true for lots of college students. This site has some stats and suggestions for ways to adjust things even when you’re busy. https://bit.ly/bc-sleepy. If making a few changes like that doesn’t help, not a bad idea to talk to Campus Health Services.

What goes on four legs in the morning, two in the afternoon, and three at night?

None of my helpers have heard of a place on campus where sewing machines are available, but there are some other local options. The Newton Free Library has sewing machines available for checkout (bit.ly/NFLSewing), or you could rent time to use a sewing machine at a local craft studio like Gather Here in Cambridge. You might also get in touch with the on-campus crafting group STITCH (@bc_stitch on Instagram) to see if anyone has a machine they’d be willing to share!