怎 么 追 到 女 朋 友?

怎 么 追 到 女 朋 友 zěn mo zhuī dào nǚ péng yǒu (How to get a girl to go out with me)

Wooing a woman is a lot like making a friend. Start small. Invite her to an event with a group. If that goes well, invite her to get coffee or ice cream with you. If that goes well, try a cultural event like a concert or film or lecture, which involves finding out about her interests. The BC events calendar can be useful: events.bc.edu. And so on… Sometimes it’s as simple as hanging out or going for a walk. Be honest & respectful, and have fun.

逻 辑 有 问 题!如 果已 经 是 你 有 女 朋 友 了, 就 不 需 要 追了!luó ji yǒu wèn tí ! rú guǒ yǐ jīng shì nǐ yǒu nǚ péng yǒu le, jiù bù xū yào zhuī le! (You made a logical mistake! If you already have a girlfriend, you don't need to pursue/chase a girlfriend!) Logical paradox
逻 辑 有 问 题!如 果已 经 是 你 有 女 朋 友 了, 就 不 需 要 追了!luó ji yǒu wèn tí ! rú guǒ yǐ jīng shì nǐ yǒu nǚ péng yǒu le, jiù bù xū yào zhuī le! (You made a logical mistake! If you already have a girlfriend, you don’t need to pursue/chase a girlfriend!) Logical paradox

Ah, good point. This writer should be asking how to woo a 女孩 (girl). If he’s looking for a 女朋友 (girlfriend), that could imply she’s already a girlfriend of someone else! (I supposed he meant he was looking for his future-girlfriend, but that might sound as if he’s going to undertake time-travel.)

Do you guys hate me???

Do you guys hate me??? I feel like u guys hate me.
Do you guys hate me??? I feel like u guys hate me.

I’d really like you to know that my library friends and I do not hate you. Also, I’d like to let you know that there’s often a big difference between how you think people feel about you versus what people actually feel about you. Loving yourself can hopefully help you feel better about these negative thoughts.

My eyesight is getting worse. What can I do?

My eyesight is getting worse. What can I do? (Angry face)
My eyesight is getting worse. What can I do? (Angry face)

Apart from scheduling an appointment with an optometrist to get a better idea of how your eyes are doing, I would recommend doing your best to protect your eyes from potential hazards. Examples include: wearing sunglasses when outdoors, limiting your exposure to bright screens, reducing the amount of blue light exposed to your eyes, and getting an adequate amount of rest each day.

I’ve only ever read Roald Dahl’s fiction for children…

I've only ever read Roald Dahl's fiction for children. Now that I've read his "Lamb to the Slaughter" its amazing how dark his work can be.
I’ve only ever read Roald Dahl’s fiction for children. Now that I’ve read his “Lamb to the Slaughter” its amazing how dark his work can be.

Seriously, after enjoying James and the Giant Peach and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as a little wall, those short stories – especially that one – were quite a shock. Although there were some pretty harsh elements even in his children’s lit, including Aunt Spiker and Aunte Sponge… and their fate. We have many works by and about Dahl; check the catalog at library.bc.edu.

Why our dorms can be broken in by RAs???

Why our dorms can be broken in by RAs??? A invasion of privacy and property rights
Why our dorms can be broken in by RAs??? A invasion of privacy and property rights

My assistants are looking into this and will respond when they receive an answer. My assistants are looking into this and will respond when they receive an answer. Update: 10/16/19 From Office of Res Life: “Health and fire safety inspections are the main reason a student room would be keyed into. These are always performed in tandem with a graduate or professional staff member (resident director) and an RA. Additionally, if there is a health or safety concern, RAs in consultation with a professional staff member may key into a room to ensure the community safety. For example, if they smell something burning behind a door and no one is home or answers.” If you think a situation arose that was outside of these bounds, please speak to someone in Res Life: bit.ly/res-life.

Why didn’t BC send out a notice about a peeping tom on campus?

Why didn't BC send out a notice about a peeping tom on campus? I found out from the news and that is unacceptable that we weren't notified
Why didn’t BC send out a notice about a peeping tom on campus? I found out from the news and that is unacceptable that we weren’t notified

My assistants are looking into this and will respond when they receive an answer.

Update 10/25/19 from BCPD: “When a crime on or near the campus is reported, BCPD promptly assesses the potential danger or threat it presents to the campus community or a portion thereof in an effort to determine whether or not an immediate threat exists, which would result in a timely notification. Many times, incidents are isolated to specific areas, and a community awareness bulletin is issued and disseminated to the affected area.”

我 太 丑了, 怎 么 办?

我  太  丑 了,怎  么  办?wǒ  tài   chǒu  le ,  zěn mo  bàn ? (I am too ugly. What should I do?)
我 太 丑 了,怎 么 办?wǒ tài chǒu le , zěn mo bàn ? (I am too ugly. What should I do?)

I would suggest trying to avoid thinking of yourself that way. The most important thing is feeling good about how you look. Try not to let any negative criticism have such an effect on you that it gives you a low opinion of yourself. Finally, if there is something or several things you don’t like about yourself, try and develop a positive attitude that strives to help make you the best version of yourself.

Nothing brings me joy???

Nothing brings me joy???
Nothing brings me joy???

I’m sorry you’re feeling that way right now. I do appreciate how you took the initiative to post your question despite the fact you‘re feeling down. I hope that your willingness to look for things to enjoy eventually leads to you finding an activity or people who can be a positive source of joy.

Studying isn’t working.

Studying isn't working. I need help, I always get a B or lower in class and it's getting to me
Studying isn’t working. I need help, I always get a B or lower in class and it’s getting to me

I’m sorry you’re stuck in the B’s. The Connors Family Learning Center (CFLC: bit.ly/BC-connors) has exactly what you need: 1) tutors who can help you get unstuck, and approach your subjects in new ways. 2) An academic coach who can help you adopt new study strategies, because different subjects and different workloads demand a variety of approaches. Good luck! I know you can do this!

Why do I fail tests?

Why do I fail tests?
Why do I fail tests?

It’s distressing, for sure.There could be many reasons. Academic coaching and tutoring at the CFLC (bit.ly/BC-connors) may be just the thing, but I’d also suggest a talk with your advisor. We all want you to succeed here!

Why am I so hurt?

Why am I so hurt?
Why am I so hurt?

I’m sorry you’re hurt, but I’m sure you will also recover, and reasonably certain the process of recovering will teach you that you have capacities you weren’t aware of and reveal friends you didn’t know you had. Depend on yourself and depend on friends and family. You’ve got this. If you find the hurt remains longer than expected, consider counseling: bit.ly/BC-counseling