Answering questions at Boston College O’Neill Library
The Chronicle of Higher Ed report from July, 2023 says $0; “The president declined to take a salary, often because of a vow of poverty.” You can find out more details on what religious poverty means for Jesuits: bit.ly/JesuitPoverty. Part of being in a religious order includes a vow of poverty, which often means the order will provide things like food.
I just don’t think about the Roman Empire that much…
Well, first of all, it’s the creator of the biggest, most impressive wall ever built. It’s also got some of the best documented & longest written history of any still-extant nation-state, so there’s that. And most populous country, with a huge variety of cultures, food, art, and music. It’s also got the biggest virtual wall: what some call the Great Firewall of China. IOW, many superlatives!
Our international exchange students bring so much to BC, and then they leave… Thankfully, it is the 21st century, and there are so many ways to keep in touch, even in realtime. Make sure you make time to contact them and maybe you could even meet up sometime in the future.
We never plan to miss anyone, but then it happens.
We will miss you too! ❤️
DAWs are notoriously memory- and power-hungry, which means they can also generate a lot of heat. Short-term: get a cooling mat or stand. But there are other things you can do to help your computer beat the heat, and the ITS Help Desk will have ideas: 617-522-HELP (4357)
Oh no! Def contact ITS Help at 617-552-HELP (4357)
That looks like a very sad “WHY?” so I am guessing something has gone badly for you. The “why” is sometimes not knowable by mere mortals or walls. I am sorry and hope things get better.
I’m sorry you’re in that place; breakups are painful. The passage of time, and new interests (not necessarily new love interests) will help make the misery fade. Be kind to yourself!
One suggestion that I have seen many times is to jot down 5 things you feel grateful for each morning. Even when I am very sad, it is good to recognize there is much goodness around us.
Absolutely! A B.A. degree prepares you to think critically, which prepares you for just about any work circumstance. If you’d like to explore career possibilities that draw directly on your major, I recommend the Career Center: bit.ly/BC-career
It is OK to feel that way about it. And it will leave after a short while…
I’m so glad you had a good experience with him! Dr. Hudson decided to take up a new philosophy teaching position at another university.
Well, since I am in the O’Neill lobby, I don’t get outside much. What is something you saw outside that made your day?
The whole concept of painted rocks is a delight and a wonder. A ladybug! Splendid!
Thank you! What a wonderful set of mental pictures!
Contact the CFLC for an academic coaching session; they can help you figure out a workable schedule for getting everything done and also reserving personal time: bit.ly/BC-connors
I did, thank you! Though, I’m happy to find the lobby so busy with all your lovely faces back on campus.
Why would you need help? Sounds like an ideal situation to find oneself in.
Have you seen the “do you love the color of the sky?” meme? Because I think that has your answer.
Berlin Wall (RIP), The Wall (?), Hadrian’s Wall
Top Lists are hard to do without offending someone. I’m very fond of the Great Wall (a distant relative of mine) and hope I last as long. https://library.bc.edu/answerwall/?s=%22great+wall%22
We tend to be strong and supportive (though sometimes divisive), and our legends and traditions uphold these values. We look up to our heroes, like The Great One. We tell tales of valor, like when my Mom, who is a seawall, bravely faced down The Perfect Storm of 1991…
Cliff diving off a major building in the host city. Just because. https://bit.ly/3Gkfh9t
