Answering questions at Boston College O’Neill Library
Sigh… it’s true, it’s harder to find time to see people when you work a 9-5, but you can make them a priority during weekend and vacation time. It helps if your family and some old friends are in the same geographic area: stay with family & arrange to see friends. It also helps if people are within easy driving distance, making weekend visits practical.
I didn’t introduce myself. Del Griffith. American Light and Fixture, Sales Director, shower curtain ring division.
Oh yes! I am totally head over heels (not that I have either of those) in love with Lobby Door. After all this time together, I never tire of them.
Oh, I hope you can lose the guilt. I expect your family is so proud to have you at BC. It is just a brief moment in time; you have a lifetime of opportunities ahead to give back and pay it forward; to your family who has supported you, to your own kids if you have them, and to the larger world.
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.
Maybe try visiting a few of your favorite places, places where you have happy memories of BC/Boston. Take some photos and/or videos. Then you’ll have your own personal yearbook to look back at later.
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Always fun to listen to new artists!
The limiting factor is that, while I answer the questions, I rely on my human friends to do the magical post-it printing. I live here, but they tend to go home. I try my best to have them post my answers the next day, or after a weekend. Sometimes we all need to do a bit of research or think on a question for longer, though.
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.
Making friends can be hard – you’re not alone. If it is distressing you, you could talk with someone at University Counseling (bit.ly/BC-counseling) or sign up for Wellness Coaching at bit.ly/BC-wellness-coach (building meaningful relationships is one of their target topics.)
I’m not, but some of my helpers are.
You’ll get different answers depending on which expert you ask, but according to the Linguistic Society of America the best estimate, at ethnologue.com, is about 7,000.
My helpers are all Boston College Libraries staff. So, maybe that is something you might want to consider as a career path!
Though I’m a very powerful presence here at BC, the mascot precedes me by a long time. BC Libraries has you covered with an answer in the FAQ: https://answers.bc.edu/faq/136594
The Chronicle of Higher Ed report from July, 2023 says $0; “The president declined to take a salary, often because of a vow of poverty.” More details on what religious poverty means for Jesuits: bit.ly/JesuitPoverty
Don’t be chismosa! Even though it must have been a huge shock, this is something you need to work out with your BF between the two of you.
Right?!? It’s wild to imagine that kind of drama unfolding right here. But it could also be evidence that there’s a whole lot of exploration going on. I hope people are able to be emotionally honest with themselves and others and avoid hurting each other unnecessarily.
The 1989 vault tracks are all truly elite, but if I have to pick a favorite it’s Is It Over Now?
Another amazing song! She really didn’t miss with any of these!
Incredible song, not a vault track though!
I think that falling for your straight best friend is basically a queer rite of passage. I’m sorry you’re currently in the middle of it, but it will pass and someday it’ll probably be a funny anecdote you tell.
Right?!? It’s wild to imagine that kind of drama unfolding right here. But it could also be evidence that there’s a whole lot of exploration going on. I hope people are able to be emotionally honest with themselves and others and avoid hurting each other unnecessarily.
No <3
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!
