Answering questions at Boston College O’Neill Library
Sages often call for moderation in all things. The Wall is inclined to think this should include moderation also. Being kind to yourself is super important if you’re trying to do something hard. So give yourself a break and start from where you are.
Awwww, shucks, if I had blood & capillaries I’d be blushing. You might find being my partner a little frustrating; you kind of have to be a wallflower.
What you need is walls. 4 of them is best. And a door that closes and locks. Failing that, find shadows and places with low foot-traffic if you don’t like sudden surprises. I’m rather stationary, myself, and my assistants are all blessed with their own walls and doors, so I don’t have any first- or second-hand experience. I recommend asking other humans in the same boat.
? I wish I could offer you a shoulder, because the shoulder of a friend is oftena good crying spot. If you want to cry alone, some humans use the shower. Others might go for a walk in the woods, perhaps the Hammond Pond Conservation Area, which you can access via a path from Suffolk Road, or the Webster Woods, accessible via the Hammond Pond Parkway.
PIKA-CHUUU! You might be interested in this interview with the voice actor who provided Pikachu’s voice: bit.ly/pikachu-voice
These slips help staff shift collections that need to be compressed to facilitate a renovation of the 5th floor. Some titles are still growing (more volumes are being published) and we need to know which ones, so that appropriate room is left on the shelf. Make sure you check out the new user spaces in Fall 2020!
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I marvel at human movement of all kinds, but especially movement coordinated with music to be expressive. UPrising brings together a lot of styles to do that. So, yes, I like your team. (Sorry about redacting names: it’s my policy.)
Friends are not something to squander. You might not want to enter into a serious relationship with him right now, but why not remain friendly and in contact?
Consider a creative writing concentration? bit.ly/bc-creative-writing Also: talk to prof’s about how to use text analysis in ways that will serve your own writing. If those conversations are unproductive and/or the creative writing concentration isn’t for you, then talk to your advisor (& others) about another major.
It was returned! I deeply believe that the vast majority of people are honest. It was nice to have that confirmed.
I’m so sorry your education is being disrupted! The project target was that major noise would be finished before the start of classes. Alas! The deadline was missed. The major noise should abate soon. Until then, I recommend sitting at the front of the room and asking if the professor can provide notes.
That’s a tough one. Do you have a very good reason for wanting to do so? Do you feel you have the time to give each course the attention it needs, and to be able to learn as effectively as you would with a normal course load? Talk these things over with your academic advisor.
Art History can be challenging because it combines knowledge of history with an ability to identify artistic styles, influences and techniques. The latter set of skills is new to many students, so they need to be intentionally developed. It helps to compare different artists within a period as well as study multiple works by the same artist. With time, you’ll start to see the patterns that make art identification possible. It also helps to view items in real life, not just online or in books. Visit some of the local museums and spend time really looking at the art, at least 5 minutes per piece, rather than breezing through the galleries.
Montserrat says: “This year, the Athletics Department has revised how they will look to distribute tickets internally to their home games. As part of this, Athletics believes distributing physical tickets will better serve our Montserrat community, which mirrors how they distribute tickets to their student athletes. It is not our, or Athletics’, intention to exclude Montserrat students. This is purely a means of improving the system that allows us to provide free tickets to our students.”
Update 9/12/19: BC Police Officer Postell says, “I have personally checked the area, and found that the lights in which the individual may be speaking about are blue and in fact found within the interior or Stayer Hall. These lights and devices have no affiliation to the traditional emergency blue light call boxes strategically located around our campus. These devices are a proximity card reader for individuals with mobility disabilities who reside in this residence hall.”
You could try the Conversation Partners Program, offered by the Office of International Students and Scholars. You can get more information at: bc.edu/offices/oiss/programs/cpp.html. Or you can email them at: bcis@bc.edu
Oh, no! That’s a disappointment. Not only limited to Computer Science majors, but also full! If it’s necessary for your major & your preferred course of study, perhaps you can appeal directly to the professor to be allowed in. If the answer is no this time, then at least the professor will have seen your interest, and you may have a better chance in another semester.
Ouch. Breakups are hard. Have you heard of Suzy Welch’s Rule of 10-10-10? One of my helpers told me about this gem found on oprah.com (bit.ly/welch-10-10-10) Basically if you’re in a tough spot about a decision and you feel like you can’t make everyone happy, think about the consequences in 10-10-10. How will this decision make you feel in 10 minutes, in 10 months, and in 10 years. Be well.
Sorry! I’ll have my assistants look into that & try to get it changed.
With another month left of regular season play, only a fool would attempt to predict who’d win the series. Betting against Detroit is pretty safe, though. And Boston’s got time to get into wildcard territory. Or out again.
