Answering questions at Boston College O’Neill Library
The Wall has many colleagues with (multiple!) graduate degrees; I hear from them that balancing a personal and academic life can be quite challenging. But remember that your relationship status doesn’t determine your worth—plenty of married folks are sad, too. As difficult as it can be, try to keep a little perspective: grad school is only part of your life, not the whole thing. It’s okay to prioritize your own happiness.
I would contact your advisor and the Dean of Students right away and let them know about your situation, and ask them what your best options are. I hope you feel better very soon!
¡Vamos Chapines!
I doubt it, but I’ll have my assistants look into this.
Update, 5/2/19: Dining Services says, “No, this is not true and a common misconception. Reach out to the One Card office if you have specific questions about your account and spending.”
Sorry to hear that. Try focusing on your physical needs. Are you hungry? Sleepy? Too cold or too warm? Sometimes paying attention to things like that makes humans feel better. Add or subtract other people–sometimes it helps to talk to a friend, sometimes it helps to be alone. (and if the feeling lasts months it is a good idea to talk to a doctor or therapist)
It’s challenging material!. See if you can get peer tutoring at the CFLC (by May 2, bit.ly/BC-connors) and schedule a meeting with your professor to ask what your clearest path to understanding and passing might be. Touch base with your academic advisor, as well. Take good care of yourself (eat and sleep!) so you have the best possible chance for success. I wish you all the best, but also want you to know that failing a course is not the end of the world, even though it might feel that way at the time. There is always a path forward.
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I’m sure they meant well? In the meantime, here’s a joke to lighten the mood: A physicist, a biologist, and a chemist were going to the ocean for the first time. The physicist saw the ocean and was fascinated by the waves. He said he wanted to do some research on the fluid dynamics of the waves and strode into the ocean. Obviously he drowned and never returned. The biologist said he wanted to do research on the flora and fauna inside the ocean and he also strode right in. He, too, never returned. The chemist waited for several hours and then wrote the observation, “The physicist and the biologist are soluble in ocean water.”
I’m a Wall. I ascribe to the philosophy, “Don’t just do something, stand there.”
I mean…one clutch (and I do mean C.L.U.T.C.H.) shot doesn’t equal averaging a triple double over the course of the season. Russ is a great player, and will only get better. It’s worth noting that I agree with Kerr that Westbrook’s “next question” is a kind of BS way to treat the media in a business where you’re paid to entertain (queue old man shaking fist image). And Lillard is def a more sympathetic person in this story. So: Who’s the better player? Russ no doubt. Who am I stoked for winning this round? Dame for sure.
1. It’s a common request. Watch this space for future opportunities. 2. They ain’t payin’ me.
I’m sorry you’ve encountered people being mean. One thing to keep in mind: everyone has emotional moments when their words or behaviors can be hurtful. Try to direct your focus on all the other people around you being nice.
(Wizard of OZ voice): I am The Answer Wall.
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A weekend of ruthlessly crushing opponents? Fun! (Psst… want to win? bit.ly/risk-win)
It’s probably what Scrappy Doo would do. So you’d definitely be living up to the nickname. On the other hand, an assault charge on your record is probably not good for your career. It’s also worth noting that Scrappy Doo almost always needed Scooby or Shaggy to hold him back because he didn’t realize that he would lose any fight he started.
Take the compliment and move on.There are lots of people for whom “nice” and “safe” would be a pleasant change of pace.
If the cat is a service animal or is required for a medical need, contact Residential Life (reslife@bc.edu or 2-3060) and Disability Services (disabsrv@bc.edu 0r 2- 3470). The Animal Policy is here: bit.ly/BCAnimalPol.
That is a long-standing philosophical problem. The canonical exploration of this question is on the third floor of O’Neill. http://bit.ly/bc-harry
Possibly TMJ (bit.ly/mayo-tmj). Visit a dentist to see if you’re a candidate for a customized night guard. You might be a grinder (aka Bruxism: bit.ly/mayo-bruxism). One of my helpers neglected to wear her night guard and the TMJ got so bad she couldn’t open her mouth wide enough to eat a bagel.
Here’s what UCS said in response to a similar question in January: “While UCS is staffed at levels at least equal to most of our peer institutions, and is always available to students in crisis that day, there is still the reality that students seeking ongoing longer term therapy may have to wait up to a couple of weeks for an appointment. We are piloting a new initiative offering same day consultation appointments for students seeking to address an identified problem in a rapid access fashion. We hope that this will help more accurately and quickly meet student mental health needs. We are always interested in feedback of all sorts, and strive to improve our service to the BC community.”
Here’s what UCS said in response to a similar question in January: “While UCS is staffed at levels at least equal to most of our peer institutions, and is always available to students in crisis that day, there is still the reality that students seeking ongoing longer term therapy may have to wait up to a couple of weeks for an appointment. We are piloting a new initiative offering same day consultation appointments for students seeking to address an identified problem in a rapid access fashion. We hope that this will help more accurately and quickly meet student mental health needs. We are always interested in feedback of all sorts, and strive to improve our service to the BC community.”
