
I hear you! It can be so hard to lose a fictional character; they become a part of your life.
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I’m so sorry. Give yourself space to feel however you feel. You will probably have all of the possible reactions at one time or another, even ones that feel wrong. That’s OK. Take the best care of yourself you can (physically, mentally), because you’re going through something huge also. Here’s a book recommendation that demystifies the process: https://bit.ly/bc-gone. A grief counselor or therapist can be very helpful for some people. University Health Services can help. http://bit.ly/BostonCollegeHealth
Novel writing is HARD! I mean, climbing multiple mountains hard. If you haven’t practiced first with short forms (the short story), I recommend you try that first. A helpful book for short-story writing: A Swim in a Pond in the Rain, by George Saunders. https://bit.ly/saunders-a-swim
It would be! Space needs and new services are always under consideration in the library. I will pass on your suggestion to the Powers That Be (no, despite popular opinion, I don’t actually run this joint….)
I’ve made your concerns known to the Office of Student Involvement. They said that CAB is a university program, not a club, and has as much budget oversight as any other university program. They also said they had a good laugh about the New England Classic protest prank.
I’m sure it makes it easier. But the trick is knowing ahead of time which elements should match–a task made much easier by hindsight. BUT! There is research on the topic, and here’s a helpful review of it all: https://bit.ly/marriage-research
Are you having trouble with your silk thread? https://bit.ly/bc-sleave
If it’s a one-off headache that isn’t so bad, I tend to wait it out or take the appropriate dose of either aspirin, ibuprofin or aleve. If you are concerned that this is something worse, please contact health services: bit.ly/BostonCollegeHealth
Microaggressions are a documented and researched topic. I am sure that Fr. Leahy understands what they are and that they exist. That said, even well-informed people can be unaware of specific microaggressions, so you need to decide if and how you will respond. Assuming you feel safe doing so, a common response is to ask for clarification on what they said.
And that, while not a comfortable place to be, is a great reason to be at BC. Talking with your advisor is a good place to start, as well as having conversations with faculty in classes that interest you. Remember, you major is not your career – there’s some terrific BC data available that highlights that: public.tableau.com/app/profile/bcirpa/viz/shared/6TF6732PP