I feel really guilty going here knowing it’s costing my family so much.

I feel really guilty going here knowing it's costing my family so much. What do you recommend I do?
I feel really guilty going here knowing it’s costing my family so much. What do you recommend I do?

Oh, I hope you can lose the guilt. I expect your family is so proud to have you at BC. It is just a brief moment in time; you have a lifetime of opportunities ahead to give back and pay it forward; to your family who has supported you, to your own kids if you have them, and to the larger world.

Hey Wall :)

Hey wall :) how can I make myself better at studying for subjects I don't like? Even if they're super important, I feel like I can never make myself put in the work...ex.Physics.
Hey wall 🙂 how can I make myself better at studying for subjects I don’t like? Even if they’re super important, I feel like I can never make myself put in the work…ex.Physics.

I found the best way to get motivated and keep up in my least favorite subjects was to find a study buddy and set a specific time to work together. You keep each other honest, and have someone to bat around ideas with.

I’m sad that I’ll leave BC soon. What should I do during my last month here? Also, do you like Ken Car$on?

I'm sad that I'll leave BC soon. What should I do during my last month here? Also, do you like Ken Can$on?
I’m sad that I’ll leave BC soon. What should I do during my last month here? Also, do you like Ken Can$on?

Maybe try visiting a few of your favorite places, places where you have happy memories of BC/Boston. Take some photos and/or videos. Then you’ll have your own personal yearbook to look back at later.

Ken Car$son: yes or no. Yes [2 tally marks] No [0 tally marks]
Ken Car$son: yes or no. Yes [2 tally marks] No [0 tally marks]

Always fun to listen to new artists!

I’m so DEpressed. Everyone around me is depressed too. What should I do?

I'm so DEpressed. Everyone around me is depressed too. What should I do?
I’m so DEpressed. Everyone around me is depressed too. What should I do?

It is really hard and I know many of my human friends struggle with feeling depressed. You are not alone. You could talk with someone at University Counseling (bit.ly/BC-counseling), like another student recommended, or sign up for Wellness Coaching at bit.ly/BC-wellness-coach (building meaningful relationships is one of their target topics.)

Not the Wall, but I've been where you are. Many have had bad experiences with UCS, but it's affected me in a profoundly positive way. Additionally, smile at people. Sometimes, they smile back, and that's a big reason I've kept moving forward. There is love.
Not the Wall, but I’ve been where you are. Many have had bad experiences with UCS, but it’s affected me in a profoundly positive way. Additionally, smile at people. Sometimes, they smile back, and that’s a big reason I’ve kept moving forward. There is love.

Makes my little wall heart glad when you students are so supportive of each other. There is love, for sure.

I’m afraid he’s going to go back to his ex

(Scratched out "Good business stats electives profs" ) I'm afraid he's going to go back to his ex, what do I do? I really like/care about him HELP (help)
(Scratched out “Good business stats electives profs” ) I’m afraid he’s going to go back to his ex, what do I do? I really like/care about him HELP (help)

I’m sorry that’s happening. Tell him your honest feelings, and let go of controlling what happens. And please don’t scribble out someone else’s question; that’s not kind.

Hi Wall...I didn't scribble out someone else's question..it was my own! I wanted to ask something else. ❤️ Sorry for confusion + thanks for your help. XO
Hi Wall…I didn’t scribble out someone else’s question..it was my own! I wanted to ask something else. ❤️ Sorry for confusion + thanks for your help. XO

No worries, and thanks for clarifying! ❤️

Wall, how long is your response time?

Wall, how long is your response time?
Wall, how long is your response time?

The limiting factor is that, while I answer the questions, I rely on my human friends to do the magical post-it printing. I live here, but they tend to go home. I try my best to have them post my answers the next day, or after a weekend. Sometimes we all need to do a bit of research or think on a question for longer, though.

Is there a reason why life is so unfair?

Is there a reason why life is so unfair?
Is there a reason why life is so unfair?

I’m sorry life’s treating you badly right now. I hope you have someone to talk to about it. A reason, hmmm. Would it make you feel better if there were one? Perhaps instead of a reason for the bad stuff, look for the small good stuff. I find even little things can help me feel better when big things are bad.