Hi, night owls! I must have been dozing or I’d have said hi then.
We were here at 3am!
I’m a senior + need to overload to graduate. anyway to register for a 6th class before the 1st week of next semester?
I confirmed with the Academic Advising Center that you do need to wait until then. They also wanted to let you know that if you have below a 3.0, you would need to get an overload approval form filled out and signed by the Academic Dean.
How do I get money w/o selling my body?
The Career Center can help you find jobs that would almost certainly be a better way to go: bit.ly/BC-career
How do I live in NYC & not be broke?
Makes me so grateful to live here, rent-free… Strategies to get by in NYC might include: having a lot of roommates, living in a less expensive borough like The Bronx or Queens, keeping to a tight budget and learning about personal finance to minimize your other expenses, and possibly having a side hustle.
You’re doing gr8! :)
It’s wonderful to see students encouraging each other. And I agree – you’re doing gr8.
I’m having a hard time @ BC right now-with classes, friends, clubs, & social life. Any advice?
BC culture puts a high value on seeming like you have everything together, all the time. Almost no-one does, and, if you look at what your peers post to me, you’ll see there are a lot of hidden problems. But BC also has a lot of various types of help available to you, and I hope you take advantage: CFLC for peer tutoring (bit.ly/BC-connors), University Counseling to discuss having a hard time with everything (bit.ly/BC-counseling).
If God is omnipotent, “Alpha + Omega”, doesn’t that mean that, other’s final destination is already pre-determined? Why then continue trying to live a sacred life?!
This is a subject of some debate in theological study. The idea of predestination, specifically that where people go after they die has already been decided by God is an idea they many believers don’t accept. Those who don’t agree with this way of thinking may prefer to give more credence to scripture, and the lessons that can be learned from it. As for the question of living in the event predestination were true, I would say everyone has priorities that more or less motivate their actions. While these priorities may not have much importance in regards to the afterlife, they may be important enough to dedicate time and energy towards while alive.
I’m 1 month sober!
That’s great news! Congratulations. Keep it up with meetings and turning to help others. And thanks to the person posting in response with the BC meetings connection! Anyone reading this who wants a new start: I highly recommend a first step with that email: recovery@bc.edu
Why no one else around me is excited about Halloween?
I’m sorry to hear that! I love halloween, and look forward to people’s costumes all year. The people around you are missing out. Maybe next year you need to throw a halloween party.
What do you do when your friend group got too much DRAMA
Groups of friends can be volatile sometimes. If you all have a commitment to sticking together, those can be times of growth. Sadly, they can also be times of rupture. You could let your friends know you want to help people build bridges, but you need a break of, say, a day or a week to regain equilibrium & perspective, then you’ll be ready to come back and help.
Does Anthony Hopkins either look or sound like Lewis in Shadowlands?
I think he looks relatively like him. Close enough for a good actor anyway.
What is the uncertainty principle? also, can you help me study for the Wolfman Chem I exam?
The uncertainty principle states that the position of an object cannot be known simultaneously with its momentum. The more precisely one quantity can be determined, the less precisely the other is known. In terms of helping you study, yes we can. I am certain of that (see what I did there?… I am “certain” of that… got it?…) You can contact the Connors Family Center, located at O’Neill’s second floor. They offer tutoring assistance in general and organic Chemistry. bit.ly/BC-connors
Are the new utensils at the dining hall (which are made of recycled materials) compostable or recyclable?
Dining Services says they are recyclable.
Why am I always sooooooo tired?
I can’t tell by looking at you, but hope you will check in with Health Services (bit.ly/BostonCollegeHealth) to rule out a physical cause, and then with the Office of Health Promotion (http://bit.ly/BCSleepy) to get some serious advice on improving your sleep.
What does a person do regarding threatening bribed sub-terraine stalkers?
Hmm, what do you mean by that? By “sub-terraine,” are you referring someone who lurks in the depths of the internet, or elsewhere on campus? The Wall would love to help, if you can clarify a bit more on your situation! If you don’t care to elaborate but feel that you’re in danger, you can always reach out to BC’s Sexual Assault Network 24-hour hotline at 617-552-2211. If this is actually a question about the game Battle Cats, you can find some tips here: bit.ly/battle-cats-subterranean
What’s your opinion on free will?
I believe everyone is free to believe whether or not they have free will. Although, I have to admit theories supporting the notion that people do not have free will are somewhat interesting. One example (from theosophy) is supposedly all events that have happened, are currently happening, and will happen are contained in a metaphysical database known as the Akashic Records. For more on free will, see the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy entry: plato.stanford.edu/entries/freewill/
How to get 10 hrs sleep per a day with huge workload?
If 10 hours is necessary for you, or a personal priority, you will need to be judicious with how your spend your awake time and manage a massive workload. Ear plugs and a sleeping eye mask can help with making your sleep time more conducive to sleep. And take a break from technology before bedtime. The CDC provides an overview of sleep recommendations by age (bit.ly/cdc-sleep-needs) if you want to reconsider how much sleep is necessary for you to function at your best.
Does anyone listen to Naoko Gushima?
I just listened to “Candy.” She’s an appealing J-Pop singer, with some jazzy depth beneath the sugar coating. I’m not sure what her Spotify numbers are like, but views on YouTube are modest. Of course, this likely a misrepresentation of popularity in Japan, where most people still listen to cd’s.
What did Tennessee?
Same thing Arkansas. What did Delaware?
Is the new room on the 5th floor designed quiet study?
I am sorry to hear that the noise level at the 5th floor is disruptive. I will convey your feedback to the Library administration. Also, the room’s current setup is not permanent, and your feedback will helps us determine what kind of layout will best serve the needs of our constituents!