Tell me how the Wall got it’s start. I want to hear more about this wall

Ah, it’s a long story that starts with a tumultuous marriage between a sea-wall on the North Shore and a load-bearing interior wall of a formal dining room in a prewar classic 6 on NY’s upper east side, but I won’t go into the details. (Let’s just say I have a more ecumenical view of sports teams than either of my parents. Oh, the stories the green monster and The House That Ruth Built could tell!) I eventually found a home here at BC in the early 80’s, and in early 2017 my librarian assistants finally figured out how to give voice to my longing to communicate with all the smart humans visiting the library. You can see the entire record of my thousands of answers online: library.bc.edu/answerwall.

Hey Wall! Happy holidays!

Thank you for staying open 24/7 and bringing those lovely doggies. So glad to visit you over winter break before I go back for the second half of study abroad! Am I correct that you’re open even during university holiday break (e.g. the week of Dec. 27th)? You’re the top three building on this campus! (Gasson and Maloney are the best buildings b/c of the amazing people working there;))

Happy Holidays to you! I loved seeing the doggies. We’re open over breaks – you can always see our hours here: bit.ly/BCLHours. Wishing you joy in your time abroad and look forward to welcoming you back.

Hey wall!

Seeing campus closes for holidays always make me sad, but knowing you and many amazing humans are there makes me smile! 🙂

Thanks! We miss you, too.

do u think girls are pretty

Human people are funny-looking folks, so very… not flat or rectangular, and with all those features and appendages, and HAIR! It took me a while to get used to that when I first started my professional position as an Answer Wall in a library full of humans. But I have come to find you all, of all genders and physical varieties, quite lovely, in an other-worldly way.

Feeling nervous about applying to phD program, but I’m now only first year master student.

Feeling nervous about applying to phD program, but I'm now only first year master student.
Feeling nervous about applying to phD program, but I’m now only first year master student.

That can certainly be nerve wracking! But it’s only a step – and you don’t have to commit to anything just by applying. You may find it helps to have a trusted friend read over your application materials just to catch any errors or things that don’t make sense. I wish you all the best on this scholarly journey!

fave Hamilton song?

fave Hamilton song?
fave Hamilton song?

I thought I knew the answer to this, but then I checked list of songs, and I was.. well, helpless. My favorite line in a song might be in Your Obedient Servant when Burr does the most perfectly vocalized eyeroll ever with “Sweet Jesus”.

waiting for decisions from law schools…

waiting for decisions from law schools... Plz wall, use your magic to have them admit me with $$$ ?
waiting for decisions from law schools… Plz wall, use your magic to have them admit me with $$$ ?

I can’t claim to have the magic powers my cousin the Magic 8-Ball® has (she’s stellar at predictions!); but I am sending so many good vibes to you! No matter what happens, this Wall knows that you are an amazing human. If I had fingers, though, they’d be crossed for ya!

想家怎么办

[chinese] homesick... :( miss my mama, daddy, and my dog :(
想家怎么办 (What if I feel homesick?) homesick… 🙁 miss my mama, daddy, and my dog 🙁

I’m so sorry. It’s hard being away from home. I hope you get to talk to them soon, and be with them in not too much longer.

What type of ramen should I have today?

What type of ramen should I have today? -Buldak, -Carbonara, -Shin Ramen, -Tonkotsu Ramen
What type of ramen should I have today? -Buldak, -Carbonara, -Shin Ramen, -Tonkotsu Ramen

As a wall, I don’t eat ramen or anything else, but it looks like your fellow student has voted for Tonkotsu, and they probably know more about the comparative deliciousness of all noodle entities than I do, so let’s go with that. Enjoy!

豚骨最高 (Pork bone (soup) is the best!)
豚骨最高 (Pork bone (soup) is the best!)

Thanks for the suggestion!

Finally graduating BC after 4.5 years.

Finally graduating BC after 4.5 years. As an immigrant, never thought it was possible. Thanks for answering my questions, Wall. Good luck, stay safe, and hopefully see you soon! :) ❤️
Finally graduating BC after 4.5 years. As an immigrant, never thought it was possible. Thanks for answering my questions, Wall. Good luck, stay safe, and hopefully see you soon! 🙂 ❤️

I am so happy for you, and wish you the brightest of futures. Come back and visit when you can and congratulations! ??❤️

I’m so in love with this guy …

I'm so in love with this guy and it's like I haven't got this kind of feeling for 7 yrs. We've been chatting online since last year but it was until several weeks ago we finally met in person and went out for a dinner. He was really smart, nice, and good looking and I just couldn't stop thinking about him. But he haven't talked to me since then so I couldn't help but to think it was because I'm not good-looking
I’m so in love with this guy and it’s like I haven’t got this kind of feeling for 7 yrs. We’ve been chatting online since last year but it was until several weeks ago we finally met in person and went out for a dinner. He was really smart, nice, and good looking and I just couldn’t stop thinking about him. But he haven’t talked to me since then so I couldn’t help but to think it was because I’m not good-looking
enough or my personality is just unattractive. He got so many friends and I've no idea how to be part of them or get closer to him. I've been pining and crying over him for nights. It's silly but I'm helpless. [bear drawing?] pat pat.
enough or my personality is just unattractive. He got so many friends and I’ve no idea how to be part of them or get closer to him. I’ve been pining and crying over him for nights. It’s silly but I’m helpless. [bear drawing?] pat pat.

It’s hard to know someone else’s feelings in the best of circumstances, and when your perceptions are roiled by your own turbulent storms, it’s impossible. Be kind to yourself. You have no idea what’s in that other human’s heart. Maybe he’s afraid, too. If you’re willing to take a risk, you could tell him you really enjoyed dinner, and would like to take him out.

1B offer 难拿 怎么办?

1B offer 难拿 怎么办?(It is hard (for me) to get 1B* offer. What should I do?)
1B offer 难拿 怎么办?(It is hard (for me) to get 1B* offer. What should I do?)

Wishing you luck in your search. I recommend talking to the folks in the Career Center (bit.ly/BC-career) as well as the Office of International Students and Scholars (bit.ly/BCOISS).