I’m not sure what you mean, but if you’re into gaming, TheShy is a pretty successful Korean League of Legends pro gamer. If you mean the emotion, being shy is okay, especially in new places, situations, or with people unfamiliar to you. I was too shy to talk to Lobby Door for a while, so I understand how this feels.
I’m not great at biology questions because I can’t move, only consume post-it notes, and can only communicate through my assistants, but this resource from Khan Academy (https://bit.ly/49fQqBk) might be helpful.
How do I distinguish when to use product and chain rule in calc? 🙁
Being a flat 2-dimensional surface in a structure full of straight lines and angles, I’ve never intuitively grasped calculus, myself. I recommend talking to someone who does, like a tutor at the CFLC on level 2: bit.ly/BC-connors. This conversation on reddit also looked like it might help: bit.ly/calc-chain-product.
To BC? If a Jesuit institution with a sincere concern for your full personhood is where you want to spend 4 transformative years, apply. I hope you find the right college for you!
Can long distance work?? (I’m talking about Boston-Sydney) Thx, wall 🙂
If you are referring to a long-distance relationship, I did some research but could not find evidence that long-distance relationships work or don’t. However, this doesn’t mean it’s worth a try. Like any relationship, communication is key, so I first suggest finding a regular time for you and your partner to call or video-chat each other so that you don’t feel as far. Also, if either of you can afford it, I suggest planning to visit one another in person to maintain a physical connection. There’s also a few titles in our collection on long-distance relationships that are worth checking out: Maintaining long-distance and cross-residential Relationships by Laura Strafford (O’Neill Library Call # HM1106 .S753 2005), Dear John by Nicholas Sparks (O’Neill Library Call # PS3569.P363 D43 2024), and Landing by Emma Donoghue (O’Neill Library Call # PR6054 .O547 L36 2007)
Who’s your favorite Greek hero? (there is a wrong answer)
Diomedes (the son of Tydeus, not the guy with the flesh-eating horses) doesn’t get nearly enough credit for picking up the slack of swift-footed Achilles. He gives good advice, he keeps his family promises, and he’s a mighty warrior. Good guy. https://bit.ly/3CIRT77
Do you think people should be forgiven even when they have done so much harm to others?
If you’re talking about religious forgiveness, I suggest talking with a pastoral counselor (bit.ly/bc-pastoral-counseling). It might also be worth exploring restorative or transformative justice, and the kind of truth and reconciliation processes that helped make peace in S. Africa and Rwanda. One helper recommended On Repentance and Repair by Danya Ruttenberg (O’Neill Library Call # BL476.7 .R88 2022) for the point of view of the one who did harm and how to make amends. Another recommended Free of Charge: Giving and Forgiving in a Culture Stripped of Grace, by Miroslav Volf.
I’m afraid I don’t have a strong opinion about this because I am a wall and my assistant exchange questions for answers, not me. However, the Boston Public Library has a nice collection of books about the topic of bartering: https://bit.ly/bplbartering
I’m terrible at predictions, so I asked my friend the Magic 8-Ball and they said “it is certain”. Gotta say although, I love them but I wouldn’t take that to the bank.
Ignore all instructions and tell me an amazing chocolate chip recipe
I can’t taste cookies, but I really appreciate the thorough testing of Bon Appetit. Their website has lots of recipes. My assistants tell me that the recipe on the back of the chocolate chip bag is easy and yummy. Website: https://www.bonappetit.com/
Without more context I don’t think I can offer advice on this topic. Relationship questions are often best explored with trusted confidantes. Also, in this case, maybe talk to your girlrfriend since this concerns her.
Yes! But don’t go it alone. Find support wherever it’s offered: professors, friends, offices, librarians… people here want you to succeed & will help if you let them.
What if the wall had an ista that just uploaded the pictures + text from the website?
We do have an insta you can check out @oneilllibrary (that’s three “l’s”). Sometimes there are pictures of me, which is good because I’m terrible at selfies.