Answering questions at Boston College O’Neill Library
I’m sorry you’re having an unpleasant experience with the Office of International Programs. I would hazard a guess that any office that tries to arrange hundreds of students’ travel and study to countries with a dizzying variety of visa and academic requirements might have a hard time providing perfect service. If you have a complaint about their personnel or procedures, I recommend contacting them directly: oip@bc.edu.
Should you go to the Connors Family Learning Center for tutoring in a huge variety of subjects? YES! Oh, is that not what you meant? IDK, because I don’t know who Connor is & whether or not they’d like to be had by you. It’s kind of contingent on that.
My understanding is that Kairos retreat leaders are fellow students, so it doesn’t seem like there’s an issue – why not ask him/her out and see where it goes? You already know you have interests in common.
On average, people pass gas about 10-20 times per day. It is possible you are not farting more than usual; you’re just noticing it in class because it’s embarrassing. You can try releasing gas before class (outside or in a bathroom is less noticeable). You might also track what you eat and see if particular foods should be avoided. If you are experiencing other health issues such as diarrhea, constipation, weight loss, etc., see a doctor to make sure your gas is not a symptom of a larger issue.
I will do the best I can. I’ve had my assistants contact offices who might have some answers, but you will likely need to do some follow-up work to get more complete ones than will fit on a post-it.
None of the above? I don’t actually have a body, but if I did have one, I wouldn’t want to be introducing things like that into it.
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I get you – there are days when I feel like everyone is staring at me. Oh, wait – they are. But in your case, if it is negatively affecting your life a lot, talk to Counseling Services (bit.ly/BC-counseling).
I don’t know if anyone is holding it up, but the BC Notice of Nondiscrimination recommends that people “…are welcome to raise any questions regarding this notice with the Executive Director for Institutional Diversity.” That person is Patricia Lowe, patricia.lowe@bc.edu , 617-552-3334
Judging by posts lately, you are so not alone. Hold on for a bit and see what the springtime brings. The Wall will keep you company while you wait.
I am neither judge nor jury in that case, so the answer will have to wait until the process is complete.
I’m sorry you’re feeling that bad. Please contact the suicide hotline (800-273-8355) right away, and/or immediately call Counseling Services (617-552-3310) or visit them in Gasson 001 and ask to speak to with the Psychological Emergency Clinician (PEC). If it’s not during work hours, call BC Police (617-552-4444) if you’re on campus or 911 if not. I and many, many people want you to get past this bad moment, and are ready to help.
What a set of terrible choices. Stalin was more competent, but that’s not really an advantage in dictators. Nope, wouldn’t wish either on the USA.
My cousin, The Magic 8 Ball, says “Cannot predict now.” It’s painful to love someone and not have them reciprocate. But please don’t let your unrequited love keep you from doing what you want to do in life, or keep you from considering relationships with other people.
Everyone deserves some love, but everyone also deserves some space. Please let your friend know that you need a break sometimes. If she’s crossing boundaries, let her know that, too. Ask yourself an honest question: am I trying to control my friend? If the answer is yes, give her some room.
Everybody handles breakups differently. Some people hide, some people want to line up the next date, some people want comfort food like boba. You can ask how to help, actually, it’s probably better.
That’s a terrific thought for your fellow students to keep in mind. Sometimes we lose track of the big picture! Thanks, and keep on learning.
Living in close quarters can be hard for everyone, especially when expectations are different. If you feel like it warrants addressing, invite your roommate to talk about their expectations & explain your own. You might want your roommate to be a close friend, and your roommate might want you to be someone they share space with equitably. If that’s the case, you might just need to seek close friendships elsewhere.
Becoming Insta famous might seem like a breeze, but it’s hard work! Utilize those hashtags so other like-minded posters can find you on their explore pages, post often (every day) to give followers content that they’ll enjoy, and try to make those posts interesting! Marketing your page using your friends is also an option – see if they’ll post a story or photo telling their followers to follow your page. Collaboration is also a good way to get more followers. As a food insta, you can see if any of the restaurants you frequent will repost your pictures to their pages. You can also see if an account with a larger following will give you a shoutout for a fee. Good luck!
I am sorry to hear that you are in a perplexing situation. I think that the best way to move forward would be to be communicate with them- ask them what is bothering them, or if the situation calls for it, apologize. Everyone processes conflict differently, so be aware that a resolution might take time.
Useful in what sense? Both do a thing less common in modern economics: putting human labor front and center in discussions of value.
