I am so sorry; these have been stressful times. I would call upon University Counseling Services (bit.ly/BC-counseling) to get help dealing with depression – please don’t go it alone!
I gave BC all my money and guess what it gave back? Depression
How do I not shut people out when life get hard/stressful?
I would say that it is very important that you communicate with someone about the difficulties you’re facing. Life can be hard, and it’s even harder alone, but communicating can ideally give you a support network you can use to solve problems.
Who’s Zhang?
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Well, there seem to be many people named ***** Zhang, so there are too many answers to fit on this wall. Also, please remember that questions should not include personal identifying information.
Thank you, to the person/people behind these notes…
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Thank you, thank you! And welcome back. We miss the class of 2020, but we know you’re off to beautiful things.
Hello :)
Hello to you!
Why is BC so cliquey?
I’m sorry you’re having a hard time making friends here. 🙁 Every community will be full of sub-communities; humans are tribal that way. Walls both protect and exclude, and groups do the same thing. I’ve noticed that doors in residence halls close automatically. That’s kind of isolating all by itself. Maybe you could read or study in a lounge, or prop your door open, and be open to what transpires, including conversation.
Let’s go Brandon!
Go, Brandon! (No matter who you are, I’m sure you need a cheer.)
The wedding invitation says “no gifts.” What do I get them?
You made me laugh! We all worry about this sort of thing. The possibilities seem to be: to ignore their request, to respect their request, or to finesse the request by, perhaps, making a donation to a cause in the amount you would have spent on a gift. Which works best – depends on the individual.
Thoughts on string theory?
The jury’s still out, but it has given many researchers a lot of fascinating areas to explore. You might enjoy String Theory and the Real World by G. L. Kane (2017) QC794.6.S85 K367 2017 (in O’Neill Library, Level 3 on row 52.)
What is your spirit animal?
I won’t call it a “spirit animal” since this is an important concept in cultures of which I am not a member. However, I will say that I have an odd fondness for wallabies, walleyes and the extinct spring snail, Wallaua flexiplicata .
Do I go for it?
Will it harm you or others? Does it compromise your principles? Will failure be too difficult to overcome? If you answer “no” to these questions, then sure, go for it.
What does it feel like to die?
Lots of different takes on that. Here’s one from Tibetan Buddhism which is pretty detailed: https://bit.ly/bc-bardo
How do we leave the library before 2:56am? plz help
The windows don’t open in O’Neill, so I think a door would work best.
Would you give $10,000 to one family OR $1,000 to ten families and why?
$1000 to ten families sounds nice. There’s a chance this would have a larger lasting impact providing it to more families than one. It is also more likely due to the smaller amount, that this would be spent in the community so it would in turn help small business as well.
Thoughts on Romans 9?
I don’t really feel qualified to comment, but you can take a look at what lots of scholars think using our resources here: https://libguides.bc.edu/bible-quick-start
Left or Right?
If you’re a Whovian, the answer is definitely Left. Whatever the cost.
How soon should I propose?
My head (such as it is) says wait till you’re sure, but my heart says go for it. It’s a gamble either way.
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The chairs in the library are all very comfy! I wonder where I could get similar chair for my home.
I’ll had a chat with a friendly wall in the main library office. They told me that BC has a contract with Creative Office Pavilions. I don’t think they sell to the individual customer, but you could call them and have a chat: 617.956.4100.
How do I make my handwriting better?
There are some great suggestions here: https://bit.ly/bc-handwriting. One of my helpers suggests that Slowing. Way. Down. can help. You might also try different combinations of pen/pencil and paper until you find something more comfortable. Way too many suggestions here: https://bit.ly/bc-top-5-pens, but focus on the Top 5 Pens in the Store for starters.