Answering questions at Boston College O’Neill Library
Great that you’re taking a proactive approach. I’d recommend talking to University Counseling Services (bit.ly/BC-counseling). They can probably give you ideas on how to ward it off and stay happy and healthy this winter.
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Ponder what you find awful, and send them feedback about it: bit.ly/BCDiningComment. Maybe they’ll make some changes. My own answer: is it? I’ve had a number of people write about stuff they really like at various dining halls. Maybe it’s a matter of finding the options you like. Or maybe you just needed to vent? At times like these, I’m reminded that I’m glad I don’t eat anything but post-its. It must be so hard finding agreeable food!
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Thank you! Here’s a little something for you.
Even though trusting sometimes feels risky, I’d prefer to extend trust than have a hole drilled in me. Wouldn’t you?
Yes. Also, your s/o does not get to tell you how to feel about it, in case that’s relevant.
There’s a pretty good Reddit thread with advice on auditioning for Shakespeare, and you’ve already avoided pitfall #1–doing something from the play you’re auditioning for. bit.ly/bc-mab. We’ve also got a few books on auditioning for Shakespeare that look good, with some collections of scenes for auditions: bit.ly/bc-shakes. The Reddit advice is to pick something similar to your age and gender, but I’d think some gender fluidity would not be amiss. Break a leg!
Are you referring to GlobeMed at Boston College? I would contact the co-presidents and ask them (bit.ly/GlobeMedBostonCollege).
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According to the BAA website, the minimum requirement is $5000 to run for one of the official charities. You need to contact the charity directly for details and more info; here’s the page that lists all of them: bit.ly/marathoncharities. As to your own physical training, make a plan and stick to it. Here’s one from the BAA website: bit.ly/train4marathon2. And one from Runner’s World: bit.ly/train4marathon. A worthy endeavor–all the best!
Sounds like solid advice. Replace worry about your own culpability with concern for the welfare of those around you.
Splendid! Thank you for asking.
Oh dear! Run, don’t walk and don’t let the cheater take up any more of your time and emotional energy. There is someone out there who will treat you with the respect you deserve.
Yes, it is still Digiorno. Pizza delivery (of the kind Digiorno compares itself to in its advertising) is from a pizza restaurant. So far at any rate Amazon has not gone into the pizzeria business!
One of my assistants has contacted Auxiliary Services, the department that oversees the vending machines on campus. They are sending someone over to check the two [Coke] drink machines in the library and will contact Coke. The two Coke vending machines by the CTE are currently not working, due to mechanical problems. That too is being addressed. So for another day or so (hopefully), it’s bring money or bring a drink from outside!
Sometimes it helps to break a big scary project into a series of smaller tasks. It’s totally possible to write a dissertation in 15 minutes a day, for example. bit.ly/bc-diss. There are lots of other books on that topic, too, maybe one of them will help? bit.ly/bc-procras. (p.s. Sorry I didn’t get to this yesterday)
Ah, it appears the person who ‘borrowed’ the dispenser is speaking up. I have faith that this person will return the dispenser as it is the right thing to do. If not, then this person should know that karma will get you at some point!
Probably not, unfortunately. As you may have noticed if you have been around for a while, the Wall has a privacy policy when it comes to identifying anyone who would not be considered a celebrity or public person. That means we would have to cross out/redact any identifying names and pictures. And that would put a definite crimp in a library crush board!
I recommend checking in with the knowledgeable folks at the Career Center (bit.ly/BC-career) and best wishes for getting into the program of your choice!
Achieving balance can be difficult for college students–there is so much going on in your lives! A few things that can help: Take care of yourself (sleep, eat, stay healthy stuff). Give some thought as to what is important to you, now and especially as long-term goals. Plan as much as possible. (That’s hard. We know what we should do, but not necessarily how to make it so.) Be prepared to make some difficult choices. There simply isn’t enough time to do everything and you may have to give up on some things that are not as important to you in the long run. Check out this book at the ERC for some tips (bit.ly/bc-tips4students) and/or ask for specific help at campus offices, e.g., Connors (bit.ly/BC-connors) or (Counseling Services (bit.ly/BC-counseling). I’m rooting for you!
Astrology is a real thing: there are more than 3K results in our catalog for a subject search for “astrology”. As a topic it’s gone through many phases over the centuries: This article in the Encyclopedia of Religious and Spiritual Development has a brief history: http://bit.ly/astrology2. Should we believe those daily horoscopes in the paper? Well, it may be better to look on them as fun more than accurate. But many academics, e.g., in history and psychology, address this topic and its influence both in the past and today. Here’s an article just for you: “Good day for Leos: Horoscope’s influence on perception, cognitive performances, and creativity” (http://bit.ly/astrology3).
