That is the question!
Why?
Why do I just rub some people the wrong way?
This is heavily dependent on circumstances. Humans get on each others’ nerves, so it isn’t necessarily something to take personally, but it is something to approach with curiosity and a little humility. What are people reacting to? Once you identify that you’ll have a clearer idea how to feel about it.
What number am I thinking of?
130
Is it worth living on a mod senior year if you get accepted?
I think it depends on what you’re looking for. I often ask my campus friends when I need more information, and so many asking seniors in the mods now would help you decide.
I’m stressed
Stress is unavoidable on college campus, I am hoping you are practicing good self-care. If you feel like your stress is making it impossible to practice self-care, it may be time to talk to a BC Wellness Coach or a Counselor for a boost in support: bit.ly/BC-wellness-coach & bit.ly/BC-counseling
Hi, I’m not the wall… but I just wanted to send you some love. Given the terrible feeling, but know it’s love’s souvenir. Stay strong. I love you.
As the wall, I say, “Thank you.”
How does an exchange student make American friends at BC?
I always encourage people looking for friendships on campus to join a BC club (list on this page: bc.edu/osi). It’s a great way of finding people that have at least one thing in common with you. For figuring out other ways to find new friends, I recommend talking to a BC wellness coach: bit.ly/BC-wellness-coach.
What does it mean to be a good person?
Goodness is a subjective concept, but in my opinion compassion and kindess are qualities we can all strive for to be good to each other and ourselves.
What to do if my roommate is cheating on her boyfriend and tells me about it?
This tends to fall under “all’s fair in love and war” unless you have a particularly close relationship with either the boyfriend or who your roommate is cheating with. Support your friend even if you think it’s a bad idea. But the aged Wall will observe that there are reasons for the older tradition of not kissing and telling, and one of them is avoiding situations like this.
How do you deal with missing people but also wanting to not miss out on College?
It’s a balancing act, and it’s hard to get right because it’s different for everyone and probably every friendship. Keep in touch with your old friends, but they’ll still be there in a few months if you put most of your effort into making new ones.
How accurate is a non-homologous end joining?
DNA repair is not my strong suit, but here’s an open-access book about it: bit.ly/bcl-genome-integrity. And access (BC Community) to Science Direct articles: bit.ly/sci-dir-nhej
Will J. Powell and Fed cut by .25 or .50??
Was going to say Wall Street was betting half a point, but the Fed just announced half a point, so, sorry. Wall Time runs a good bit more slowly than Wall Street Time.
Do you want to come to the Diddy party?
The venue sounds pretty grim, as is what he’s charged with, so no. https://bit.ly/4gxo88u
When it comes to music this week, I am really liking the classical soundtrack from the 2005 Pride & Prejudice (with Kiera Knightley).
Why does Sophia need help?
IDK, ask Sophia?
As a senior, how do I cope w/ being a senior?
Just remember that you are sufficient, and you have everything you need within you. And make sure you have contact info for every friend and assure them (and yourself) you won’t let go of them. One of my library helpers is still close to college friends 35 years later.
How can I get my prof to like me?
Read the syllabus. Turn in your work on time. Ask questions about things that genuinely interest you. If you talk a lot in class discussion, maybe try being a little quieter and letting classmates speak; if you don’t, try speaking up a little more. Be a good human.
I miss my dog🐶
100% Understandable. Dogs are wonderful. If possible, have a human send you daily photos, that may help!
Does gen chem get easier? ❤️
Oooooh, IDK, but you know who can help it get easier? Tutors! bit.ly/BC-connors
Good movie recs? (Fall vibes, hallmark-esque)
As I understand it there are many platforms for viewing films– I don’t have a firm grasp of that, but in no particular order here are some autumnal films I enjoy: Hocus Pocus, Legally Blonde, Bend it Like Beckham, You’ve Got Mail, Babe (1995), Fantastic Mr. Fox, Always Be My Maybe, 10 Things I Hate About You… don’t forget we have a fabulous DVD collection!
Is Honey Q Chicken going to return to Eagles Nest? I liked it a lot more than what they have now.
I’m not much of a foodie, myself (I slightly prefer pink to yellow post-its – a little sweeter). I recommend asking BC Dining yourself: bit.ly/bc-dining-feedback for a quicker answer.