The Career Center has terrific resources on networking (bit.ly/BCCareerNet) and can also meet with you one-on-one to discuss your individual needs. Best of luck!
How to network with people and how can I start asking them for open jobs?
I don’t know what to do after graduation.
You aren’t alone. Why not schedule a consultation with the wise folk at the Career Center to discuss your options (bit.ly/BC-career)? They can also help you connect with Eagle Exchange which is the alumni mentoring network – and BC has some of the most dedicated alum networking anywhere.
Why am I still single?
There’s no perfect answer to this question, but I hope you know that being single doesn’t mean there’s anything missing from your life or anything wrong with you. Try and appreciate your independence for the opportunities it allows you to learn more about yourself–your values, what makes you happy, and what you hope to find in a partner one day. When the right one comes along, you might be grateful for the time you had to get to know yourself.
Why am I gay?
I don’t think anyone can answer that question. If you’re uncomfortable with your identity, perhaps talk to someone confidentially, such as a counselor: bit.ly/BC-counseling. If you don’t mind being more open about your sexuality, please know there are people at BC you can reach out to: bit.ly/LBGTQBC.
Why did my dad leave me?
My heart goes out to you. I do not know the situation, but almost certainly the reasons are about him and not about you. If you want to talk, BC Counseling (bit.ly/BC-counseling) and Campus Ministry (bit.ly/bc-pastoral-counseling) are there for you.
What’s your favorite Hong Kong film and why?
At the risk of sounding basic, I’m going to say Chungking Express. It’s wistful, dynamic, and has a great soundtrack–the best use of “California Dreamin” in film, ever!
I’m riding in the PMC this summer! I’m excited but nervous about fundraising. Any tips?
Fundraising can seem daunting, but keep in mind you are asking for money for a good cause. And you will be riding some serious miles to prove it is important to you. For detailed advice, try the latest edition of Fundraising for dummies (no offense meant!) online from the library: https://bc-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/f/l6ucgu/ALMA-BC51579070730001021
Anyone excited for Persona 3 Reload??
It looks great! And it sounds like they tweaked the gameplay in good ways, too.
how do I get more confident with girls? HELP!!
Talk to more people generally. And talk to girls because you like talking to them, not because you have an agenda. Confidence is only one of the things people find attractive.
Do you think I should go to the upcoming IU concert??
As I am a wall, I cannot attend–but I hope you do. Please sing along to “Lilac” in my honor if she plays it!
Do you mess with the rapper bladee?
I wasn’t familiar with that rapper/artist; thanks for making sure I’m up to date on the latest in Swedish rap! As a dance-impaired being, I mess more with his paintings.
Who is going to win the Super Bowl?
The odds are on San Francisco, but I am not a betting wall…
Are you in the woke mob?
Yes. If by “woke” you mean treating everyone mindfully with respect, which by its nature necessitates examining one’s own behavior for biases & inequity, and supporting those who have endured injustices. “Mindfully” is the key word; people can criticize reflexively, such as when they groundlessly accuse someone of being racist in order to feel good about their own virtue or similarly use “woke mob” as a pejorative term.
Taylor Swift or Kanye?
Taylor Swift ❤️
“Is It Over Now?” is a recent favorite! Trying to switch it up so that the answer isn’t just ivy every time this is asked 🙂
How are you today?
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Very well, thanks for asking! Looking forward to the weekend…
Do you like the way it sounds?
I like the way everything sounds. R. Murray Schafer, in The Soundscape: Our Sonic Environment and the Tuning of the World (O’Neill Library ML3805 .S3 1994) relates how he would customarily have everyone in his class meditate, and then afterwards, when relaxed, hum together a note of “prime unity” and they always converged on the same note, roughly B. He was invited to teach in Germany one year and had his class there do the same, but they converged on a different, lower note, closer to G. It turned out the note of prime unity was just a reflection of the electrical system’s frequency; Germany is 50 Hz, and the US 60 Hz. Students were unconsciously reproducing the note of the faint buzz of the fluorescent lights. Me, I especially love the clicks and hum of the automatic lights turning on in the stacks, because it means someone’s in hot pursuit of knowledge.
My GF cheated on me.
I’m in general in favor of second chances, but in this case it’s much more complicated. You have your finger on the issue, trust. You can’t have a lasting relationship without it. Our collection is a little more oriented toward helping future therapists learn how to help couples with this, but it might help you to look at a few things from this list at Boston Public Library: https://bit.ly/bc-infidelity. Because you’re at BC you’re eligible for a library card there, but you can also use our interlibrary loan service to request copies of what you want. My condolences, that is the hardest thing. And good luck to you as well.
Is the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal justifiable?
That probably depends a lot on your point of view and on what part of the arrangement you’re looking at. The US, UK, and Australia are old allies concerned about what they perceive as a growing Chinese threat. China for military/political reasons and France for commercial ones are much less happy about the deal.
Welcome back Wall! What should I look forward to this spring semester (at BC?)
So many things! Your new classes, flowers, bunnies, the Arts Festival, the Boston Marathon, and ModStock…
Do you support Joe Rogan?
Lots of people like him, but no, I don’t.