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When will late night ACTUALLY come back? (to lower live)

When will late night ACTUALLY come back? (to lower live)
When will late night ACTUALLY come back? (to lower live)

According to Dining Services, the move to upstairs is unlikely to be reconsidered. It has helped solve other pressing problems at Lower, including ability to hire and retain student staff at awkward hours, provide a cleaner, more efficient environment for preparing and serving food for Late Night, and open up Corcoran Commons for extended dinner hours, which has regularly been accommodating 400 students. More offerings, including mac-n-cheese, specialty coffee drinks, frips and dips, meatball obsession, hot subs, and ice cream are being added to the Late Night menu.

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Hey wall! I just want to say thank you for giving a safe space for students to voice their concerns and curiosities.

Hey wall! I just want to say thank you for giving a safe spae for students to voice their concerns and curiosities. It helps me feel like, despite what I often think I'm observing...
Hey wall! I just want to say thank you for giving a safe space for students to voice their concerns and curiosities. It helps me feel like, despite what I often think I’m observing…
...among our student body, that I'm not the only one dealing with mental/emotional/interpersonal issues. It makes graduating all the more bittersweet. I love everyone reading this!
…among our student body, that I’m not the only one dealing with mental/emotional/interpersonal issues. It makes graduating all the more bittersweet. I love everyone reading this! <3 senior

Thank you for the kind words. Knowing that others are concerned about the same or similar issues in their lives takes us out of ourselves and gives us a different perspective. The thought that someone else has worked through the same problem always helps–see, it is possible to survive and thrive! And it is good to know you are not alone; that friends and organizations on campus are available to assist. I don’t know what I would do without the support of my fellow walls … I hope you have a wonderful senior year and, if you can’t come back and visit me in person, you know you can keep up with The Answer Wall online at library.bc.edu/answerwall <3 <3 <3

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How many people at BC have birthdays in August?

How many people at BC have birthdays in August?
How many people at BC have birthdays in August?

IDK, but it might be roughly equivalent in ratio to the number of births per month nationwide. I’ve excerpted a chart from the CDC National Vital Statistics Reports, Vol. 67, No. 1, January 31, 2018, with data from 2016. You can find the full report here: bit.ly/CDC-births, where you might want to find the reports with data from 1996-2000, for a more precise calibration with the current age of students. Happy Belated Birthday!

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Has it occurred to you that many of us stand with Kavanaugh, and thus don’t want to protest?

Has it occurred to you that many of us stand with Kavanaugh, and thus don't want to protest?
Has it occurred to you that many of us stand with Kavanaugh, and thus don’t want to protest?

Certainly. As I narrowly addressed the above person’s concerns about protest and connecting with like-minded people, I failed to mention that a significant number of people stand with Kavanaugh. Here are this weekend’s poll results about Kavanaugh from Quinnipiac University: http://bit.ly/quinn-poll-kav. The Wall always welcomes different points of view, and whenever you need resources or information, I’m happy to help.

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I am so stressful about job application and networking process. Feeling a bit depressed… What should I do? :(

I am so stressful about job application and networking process. Feeling a bit depressed... What should I do? :(
I am so stressful about job application and networking process. Feeling a bit depressed… What should I do? 🙁

Don’t go it alone. I suggest checking in with the lovely folks at the Career Center (bit.ly/BC-career), attending some of their events and meeting with their career coaches. If you find the stress overwhelming, it might be good to meet with someone at Counseling Services (bit.ly/BC-counseling) to talk through your concerns for the future. Best wishes!

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Why is it so hard to live with your friends?

Why is it so hard to live with your friends?
Why is it so hard to live with your friends?

In some ways, being with people you care about is harder because you have an expectation that you will agree on most things. When agreement doesn’t happen the conflict is more distressing than when you disagree with someone you don’t care so much about. When you are having a conflict with a friend, remember that it is just a disagreement about one thing. Don’t let the disagreement overshadow the friendship.

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What is the point of a double major?!

What is the point of a double major?!
What is the point of a double major?!

It’s just so hard to choose one! Seriously, though, it keeps options open in more than one area, gives you the background to research issues in an interdisciplinary way, allows you to follow two separate passions, and impresses Grandma…? But don’t feel that it’s a necessity or that everyone double majors – talk with your advisor and do what’s right for you.

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I think I love BC too much and it’ll be hard to graduate and this makes me stressed. How do I get over this?

I think I love BC too much and it'll be hard to graduate and this makes me stressed. How do I get over this? (only a sophomore)
I think I love BC too much and it’ll be hard to graduate and this makes me stressed. How do I get over this? (only a sophomore)

You know what happens to all those lovely BC students stressing out about having to leave BC? They become our amazing alumni! The BC Alumni Community (bit.ly/BCAlumComm) is a very active group, and there’s no reason to lose your connection to your BC folks. And I’m always so happy to see alums come back and visit campus for reunion, or just passing by (and say “hi” to me, of course!)

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No matter how much I try, I never feel like I belong.

No matter how much I try, I never feel like I belong. This is true for both BC as a whole and even individual friendships. Is there a way to shake this or am I destined to be alone?
No matter how much I try, I never feel like I belong. This is true for both BC as a whole and even individual friendships. Is there a way to shake this or am I destined to be alone?

As a Wall, I stand on my own feet (well… footings, actually), but I also depend on my neighboring walls for support. Is it possible you’re expecting your friends to do more than a friend can? A feeling of loneliness or not belonging is likely a habit of mind at least as much as a condition of your friendships. If you can’t escape that feeling, counseling could help you create other mental habits. (bit.ly/BC-counseling) I believe in you, and believe you’ll find supportive friendships and more comfort with your own solitary self.

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How do I keep my meal plan from running out?? I’m at 1600 already

How do I keep my meal plan from running out?? I'm at 1600 already [Answer: No worries, I have 1400 :)]
How do I keep my meal plan from running out?? I’m at 1600 already [Answer: No worries, I have 1400 :)]

There are about 84 days left in the semester. At 3 meals a day, that works out to 252 meals. With $1600 left, that leaves you about $6.35/meal – a little tight, but I think you can do it if you avoid the fancy coffee drinks. If there’s any way you can add some funds to your dining bucks, that would certainly grant you a little more wiggle-room.

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I just screwed up my midterm for Perspective class what should I do?

I just screwed up my midterm for Perspective class what should I do?
I just screwed up my midterm for Perspective class what should I do?

Wall hugs to you; having a midterm go all wrong can seem overwhelming. I would recommend you first be kind to yourself; everyone has a bad exam now and then. Then meet with your professor and ask for advice on overcoming this one bad test, go to the CFLC (bit.ly/BC-connors) for peer tutoring, and maybe touch base with your Academic Advisor about how things are going over all.

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How do I know I’m a good person (or I’m just not)?

How do I know I'm a good person (or I'm just not)?
How do I know I’m a good person (or I’m just not)?

The way you find out is that you ask me, and I tell you. You’re a good person. I will predict your next question: why should I believe a Wall? Here is my answer: When have I ever been wrong? I just know you’re a good person. I can tell, because you asked this question. People who are not good aren’t concerned with whether or not they’re good. Ergo, you are good, because you are concerned about being good. That’s what good is. If you still doubt your goodness & can’t shake that line of thinking, contact counseling services (bit.ly/BC-counseling), who can help you find the good in you.

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How does one start a protest on campus against the nomination of Judge Kavanaugh, and why have no protests occurred on BC’s campus yet?

How does one start a protest on campus against the nomination of Judge Kavanaugh, and why have no protests occurred on BC's campus yet?
How does one start a protest on campus against the nomination of Judge Kavanaugh, and why have no protests occurred on BC’s campus yet?

In a way, the answer to your 2nd question implicit in your 1st: you have the will, but lack knowledge of the process. Perhaps people who know how to organize protests don’t have sufficient will? Or time? (Mid-terms.) It’s also possible people are awaiting the outcome of these hearings before taking action. If you want to find where dialogues and possible plans are happening, I’d suggest seeking out people involved either in the Women’s Center (bit.ly/BC-WC) or the Women’s and Gender Studies program (bit.ly/BC-gender-studies) or I am THAT Girl BC: bit.ly/BC-IATG. (BTW, be aware of BC policy regarding protests. See 4.6.9: bit.ly/BC-student-code4. )The counseling center is also prepared to offer resources: bit.ly/BC-counseling, as is the Dean of Student’s Office: bit.ly/BC-DOS. BC staff and faculty are encouraged to visit the faculty-staff assistance program: bit.ly/BC-fac-staff-assist.