Answering questions at Boston College O’Neill Library
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.
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.
Thanks for introducing her to me! It sounds like she adds a lot to productions she’s involved in.
Yes, I am. And so I appreciate your care with open flames around me.
Study with your friends (but make a solemn pact to actually study). Take planned, fun breaks. Listen to your favorite playlist. Have snacks…
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.
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).
Very kindly motivation on your part. I don’t recommend acting on it. ???
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Revise, revise, revise!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
Patience with yourself and practice is the short answer. Often pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone, and practicing positive self-affirmation and positive body language are a good starting point. And avoiding comparison. As a wall, I’d say standing straight and being happy with who I am is key, and I’ve also accepted that I’ll never get as much human interaction as the library door and that doesn’t change how much I’m needed as a wall.
Anything that requires auditions is brutal, you have my sympathy. Is there another thing you could do with those talents that you’d enjoy? With a lot of arts anything you do makes you better at them, and it’s a small world, your shot might come around again a little later.
Embrace who you are! No need to be different than who you are. (Also, watching comedy can be a helpful way to develop a sense of humor if you wish to investigate further.)
As a wall, I don’t actually eat. But cheesy fries sound intriguing…
Do your best. And be honest that some circumstances aren’t adapted to your strengths. For instance, I’m good at being supportive, but if you need an anchor for an 800m relay, please understand that’s not me.
That’s not easy. If it is causing you undue stress, you could get help from University Counseling Services (bit.ly/BC-counseling). Wishing you peace of mind.
