Hi there!
Hello :3
What is the best class year to ever have come through Boston College?
All of them, past, present, and future. I don’t pick favorites of BC class years. You’re all amazing!
It is certainly one of them!
What is the best Taylor Swift song?
IVY.
A very good choice, auroras and sad prose are always a vibe
When will GRRM finish Wind of Winter?
When he’s done. He _really_ wants you to stop asking. Apparently. bit.ly/StopPesteringGRRM
I just got a copy of Either/Or by Soren Kierkegaard on a whim.
Nah, philosophy is hard, no worries. A couple thoughts. 1) Sometimes a different translation helps. We have several. 2) Books like Kierkegaard: A Very Short Introduction, and the Cambridge Companion to Kierkegaard are designed to help you make sense of what you’re reading. Search for them at library.bc.edu.
Do I need to pay Grad School tuition?
It varies a great deal by school and by the assistantship. I would urge you to clarify the details of any offer and contact the Office of Student Services with questions (617-552-3300 or 800-294-0294; studentservices@bc.edu)
There’s a lot of things I want to go to but I’m afraid I’ll see certain people I don’t like… What do I do?
If there’s a risk they’ll harm you in some way, it’s worth weighing that risk against the joy of doing something you enjoy. I hate to think you’d limit your life just to avoid seeing someone you don’t like.
How do I get w rizz?
I scoured a bunch of sites recommended by my pal Google. They provided generally sound advice like being respectful, making eye contact, and showering regularly. But I would add, be your authentic self. Even if it isn’t rizz.
Thoughts on Lea Michelle?
Thanks for introducing her to me! It sounds like she adds a lot to productions she’s involved in.
Are you flammable?
Yes, I am. And so I appreciate your care with open flames around me.
What are ways to make studying less miserable??
Study with your friends (but make a solemn pact to actually study). Take planned, fun breaks. Listen to your favorite playlist. Have snacks…
thoughts on Neil Breen movies?
I haven’t seen any, but given the reviews, you probably need to decide whether they’re so bad they’re good, or just bad.
Why does calculus want to make me suffer?
You are part of a long and cherished tradition, only matched by the noble sufferers of Orgo. But you can minimize the suffering with peer tutoring at the Connors Family Learning Center (bit.ly/BC-connors).
Can I steal a Newton bus and train the rats to use it and take them to work. IDK where they work but I’d take them there.
Very kindly motivation on your part. I don’t recommend acting on it. ???
How do I write something in stylus that gets everyone to clip and [unclear] cameo?
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Revise, revise, revise!
I am really bad at history and find many history books challenging to read. Do you have any book recommendations for world history that are easy to understand/read?
I have lots of history major helpers, so lots of possible suggestions. 1) It’s probably not you, it’s the author. It’s OK to shop for another historian on the same topic until you get one that makes more sense. 2) Lots of people who don’t like history love biographies, and a good biography of an important person will teach you a lot of history. 3) Check out the Cartoon History of the Universe on the shelf to my left.
What is the best book for psychology for absolute beginners?
There’s not any one book that covers the entirety of psychology comprehensively without being dull. Here are some interesting, engaging titles to serve as entry points into a variety of fields within psychology: Thinking, Fast & Slow, by Daniel Kahneman (bit.ly/bcl-thinking-fast-slow), Investigating Pop Psychology: Pseudoscience, Fringe Science, and Controversies, edited by Stephen Hupp and Richard Wiseman (bit.ly/bcl-pop-psych), The Man Who Mistook his Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales, by Oliver Sacks (bit.ly/bcl-man-mistook-wife), The Neuroscientist Who Lost Her Mind: My Tale of of Madness and Recovery (bit.ly/bcl-neuro-lost-mind), and for comprehensive context, The Oxford Encyclopedia of the History of Pyschology (bit.ly/bcl-oxford-history-psychology). Enjoy!
Do we have any courses on business history in BC?
You can always check the course lists on the University Catalog (https://bit.ly/universitycatalog). It looks like there are a few that might be related to business and history: American Capitalism and Its Critics, The Credit Nexus: The Secret History of the Economy in Britain, 1600s-1900s, Heritage Marketing. BC also has a financial historian, Paul Schmelzing, whose classes will likely include historical perspectives.
Wall do you support alcholism?
I strongly support recovery programs! I hope everyone addicted to anything can find a recovery program that suits them & gets the support they need to stay sober.
What determines if we got 3 or 4 years of housing? Is it random?
According to ResLife: “The majority of Boston College students receive three years of guaranteed housing. Sophomore transfer students receive one year of guaranteed housing, while nursing students, Presidential Scholars, and certain student-athletes receive four years of guaranteed housing.” bit.ly/ResLife3OR4