Incentivize it with a fair deal, such as: Tell me which of my behaviors annoys you, and I’ll work diligently on eliminating it if you work on your snoring.
How to stop my roomate from snoring?
Simply put, how do I pass my Chem test?
Practice, practice, practice! Set the bar high as you study; in a sense, give yourself the chem test over and over before the actual test. And get help, which you can find in the Connors Family Learning Center in the form of tutors: bit.ly/BC-connors
Why did they turn the fans off in the plex? And they don’t open the door for air anymore. It’s 100 degrees & SUFFOCATING even in the winter.
Terry Gilman (Plex Facilities Mgr.) tells me they work hard to maintain the “ideal” temperature of about 72F; it’s hard in an aging building. They can’t open doors if it’s below 65F, because the heating system will crank up. Fans are put in place in warmer months. The spin room and multipurpose room have ac; the main gym does not, but they will open the big doors when it gets to 65-70F.
While I greatly appreciate the empathetic answers this wall and the librarians provide, I’m not looking for emotional support
UCS has responded about Section 12 #’s: “We do not have a number of people who have been involuntarily committed to a psychiatric hospital (section12), so I cannot provide that. You are correct to say that it is quite low. Most people who go to a hospitalization do so collaboratively rather than involuntarily.”
Any safety tips about walking back to to Upper from O’Neill around 3am or 4am in the morning?
BCPD actually has a webpage for safety tips (bit.ly/BCStreetSmarts) where they recommend you call Eagle Escort for late night trips. Some of my favorite tips are to travel with other people, always be aware of your surroundings, and call for a ride if you’re alone. Call Eagle Escort! BCPD encourages it because they are here to keep you safe. You might feel guilty for calling, but they’ll feel guilty if something ever happens to you – God forbid.
Why is that ppl not only put medical history, but also things like previous DCF involvement on the pink-paper when they sectioned12 you?
Yes, I agree, that seems like it would be a difficult situation, and I’m sorry you (or someone you know) had to go through it. It sounds like your complaint is with the hospital staff, so I recommend addressing them.
I LOVE YOU
Seeing as this post-it was located on the stairwell bannister, perhaps you love the bannister? I *think* the bannister loves you, too. It’s hard to tell. Bannisters & walls speak linguistically unrelated languages. If you meant me, well, (blush) I love you, too. If you meant someone else entirely, I hope the love is requited.
Dear Library Wall & the offices that answered the questions: Thank you for the great answers to the questions. To be fair, I do think BC has a pretty great support system for students and the UCS is pretty professional and helpful to students.
Thank you, it’s good to hear these answers are helping. And I agree, UCS and the Dean of Students office are full of professionals who really care about students’ welfare.
Will you be able to get the number of students who are section 12 in the past, say 5 yrs? And if they can request hospital?
It sounds like what you need is assurance that you won’t lose control over decision-making in the process of healing. Those numbers may or may not provide that assurance for you, even if they’re quite low. I do recommend you contact the Dean of Students office for your questions about policies & how you might be affected.
Who answers these questions?
Why, thank you! I answer the questions, of course. But I get a lot of help from my assistants, who come from all over the BC Libraries (and ITS), and people in all the departments and offices over campus – and beyond – who take the time to give me info when I reach out to them.
How do you find hope? How do you make sure hope doesn’t hurt you more?
I can tell you’re trying your best. I admire your persistence. In fact, your persistence is inspiring and has given at least one of my assistants the courage to work through some of their own difficulties. So it doesn’t seem from my perspective like hope is what’s missing. Maybe it’s trust? When you fear that trust could be betrayed, it’s hard to take a risk. But you’ve also already demonstrated your courage in sharing as much as you have here. You really are hopeful & courageous, so I believe you have the capacity to keep trying until you heal.
Is senioritis real?
The senioritis struggle can be so real for a lot of students. You’re so close to the end of your time in college and while you know it’s important to study and finish strong, you want to spend as much time as you can with your friends, doing activities that you may not be able to do when you leave. Try to enjoy the rest of your time here but remember that you and your friends can have a great time studying in O’Neill!
Have you ever looked into/considered therapy bunnies?
My helpers have asked about cats, small rodents, lizards and fish! We were led to understand that the university prefers we stick to dogs.
Will parents be notified for student’s suicide attempt?
I’m sorry you were in such distress that you harmed yourself. As you’ve noted, it’s more common to do that than most people know. I recommend calling the Dean of Students office; you can say the Wall sent you. (Remember, a phone call can still be anonymous.) Tell them your concerns about HIPAA, parental notification, and the consequences of disclosing, like section 12 & mandated leave. Suggest what they can do that will help you trust the process. “Please contact Caroline Davis, Associate Dean for Student Outreach & Support at caroline.davis.2@bc.edu, 617-552-3470 or by stopping by 448 Maloney Hall to schedule an appointment.”
How can I meet Father Leahy? (I’ve been a student for 3 years and never seen him.)
Try calling or emailing him? His contact information is available in the campus directory (under William Leahy) on the Agora Portal if you’re signed in.
CAN YOU HELP FALLING IN LOVE? [WITH SOMEONE]
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The King said he couldn’t help it, so I’m inclined to think nobody can. The King: bit.ly/elvis-cant-help Kina Grannis: bit.ly/kina-cant-help
If I have leave of absence for one semester as an international student, will it change my status in the US? PS: Grad student
I’ll have my assistants look into this. In the meantime, you could contact the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS): bc.edu/offices/oiss.
help I don’t want to do my homework
I can understand that. There are so many exciting things to do around here, and assignments can seem tedious in comparison. I’d say, keep the goal (learning? grades? graduation?) in sight, and maybe set up a system of small rewards for getting chunks of the work done.
Any suggestions for lots of GAS
If you mean leaking natural gas pipes or appliances, definitely get them repaired. Natural gas in high concentrations can be toxic and explosive, and incidentally includes methane, a potent greenhouse gas. If you mean in your digestive tract, here are some suggestions from Mayo Clinic: bit.ly/mayo-gas.
If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?
Borrowing an answer from 2017 because it was so good: The answer would depend on your interpretation of the word “sound.” If by sound you mean the vibration that propagates as an audible wave of pressure through air, water, or other transmission medium, then the tree does make a sound when it falls. However, if by sound you mean the sensation perceived by the sense of hearing, then the falling tree does not make a sound because no one is there to hear it. (Following this rationale, this answer will only exist once you read it.)