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Since capatilism kills more than it helps, now what? ALSO… Booker, Harris, Warren, Yang, Biden or Bernie–>2020?

Since capatilism kills more than it helps, now what? ALSO... Booker, Harris, Warren, Yang, Biden or Bernie--2020?
Since capatilism kills more than it helps, now what? ALSO… Booker, Harris, Warren, Yang, Biden or Bernie–2020?

Probably there is no “now what”. Capitalism, for all its flaws, is the only system that humans have ever known, and probably ever will know as long as we live on a planet with finite resources. Even in supposed “non-capitalist” regimes, the fundamentals of capitalism still exist in gray and black markets. It is fair to say that it has killed a lot of people by extension, but more than it helps? I dunno. A lot of people are alive today due to technological advances created in order to make a buck (or even to make a buck while being more effective at killing the other guy in war). I think that all of the candidates for 2020 are good people doing their best to make our country better as they see fit (how’s that for dodging a question?). You sound like you might enjoy reading Thomas Piketty’s The Economics of Inequality (O’Neill HB523 .P54713 2015).

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Is there a dog walking job available on campus?

Is there a dog walking job available on campus?
Is there a dog walking job available on campus?

I don’t think there are any dog walkers employed by BC. And as a friend of exterior walls, I can say that I’m kind of glad about that. But if you’re looking to get into dog walking as a job, maybe offer your services on Rover (aka “Uber for Dog walkers”). If you only accept jobs around BC, I imagine you could walk the dogs around campus if you wanted. Just please keep them a good distance away from me & my friends when they’re doing their business.

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How many students are section 12 each year? Isn’t it very TRAUMATIZING to be sectioned?

How many students are section 12 each year? Isn't it very TRAUMATIZING to be sectioned?
How many students are section 12 each year? Isn’t it very TRAUMATIZING to be sectioned?

I imagine that would be traumatizing, but section 12 is used only in cases where the alternative might lead to the harm of self or others, which could likely ultimately be more traumatizing than being sent involuntarily for care. I have assurances that my assistants are working diligently on getting answers to these questions. I am grateful for your patience.

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Why is APPA so life changing & awesome? <3

Why is APPA so life changing & awesome? <3
Why is APPA so life changing & awesome? <3

People do speak highly of the Appalachia Volunteers program (bit.ly/BC-APPA), which other folks might not know also visits other areas as well, such as Detroit and New Orleans, to serve the poor and marginalized of the US. Helping people build and repair homes who might not otherwise be able to afford them must be gratifying work.

Why are people obsessed w/Appa?
Why are people obsessed w/Appa?

It must feel good to be helpful. A lot of people are obsessed with all the opportunities at the Volunteer and Service Learning Center, too: bit.ly/BCVSLC

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I didn’t do any work all spring break and now I am seriously screwed. :)

I didn't do any work all spring break and now I am seriously screwed. :) Update: Still screwed, after working my head off for 3 hrs.
I didn’t do any work all spring break and now I am seriously screwed. 馃檪 Update: Still screwed, after working my head off for 3 hrs.

Sounds like you’re getting back on track already. Why not work on time management by getting some academic coaching at The Connors Family Learning Center (bit.ly/BC-connors), so it doesn’t come down to this next time? You will get through this!

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I wanna a friend

I wanna a friend
I wanna a friend

You’re awesome! So are friends. I’m happy to be your friend. If you want even more friends, I recommend doing things in groups that interest you, being yourself (because did I mention you’re awesome?), and looking for opportunities to chat. I’ve never been much of a mingling-type, myself (people have called me a wallflower), but I’ve found if I listen carefully & respond thoughtfully, I make friends in spite of my quiet, contemplative nature.

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Why am I in the honors program?

Why am I in the honors program?
Why am I in the honors program?

Presumably because you met criteria either when you were admitted to BC (high-school achievement, aptitude test scores, teacher recommendations, and the content and quality of application essays and other writing samples) or later on the basis of instructor recommendations and exceptionally strong academic performance. The coursework prepares you to be a critical thinker thoroughly grounded in a European cultural tradition (bit.ly/BC-honors).

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What is Levinas talking about re: self and the other??

What is [Louimas?] talking about re: self and the other??
What is [Louimas?] talking about re: self and the other??

I’m having trouble with your handwriting, which I have to read backwards. If you’re talking about the philosopher Levinas you’re talking about ethics, but not necessarily ethics the way other philosophers talk about it. Bernasconi in the Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy has a good description of his major works and how the Other has claims on the Self which are impossible to meet. The bibliography has some suggested reading which looks promising. Let me know if you’d like more, or if I’m totally misreading your question. bit.ly/bc-levinas

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Why do they call it the “RAT” :)

Why do they call it the "RAT" :)
Why do they call it the “RAT” 馃檪

Short for “Ratskeller,” which is German for “dingy but reknowned punk club in Boston where the Dropkick Murphys and the Mighty Mighty Bosstones had their first gigs.” Oh, wait. I’m sorry. It actually means the cellar under the “Rathaus,” or City Hall, where there was often a restaurant or bar. So it’s triply appropriate: 1) it’s in the cellar of 2) Lyons Hall, which is kind of BC’s city hall in 3) Boston, where the punk club of the same name was nicknamed “The Rat,” because, well, maybe there were some. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rathskeller

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Family or Friends or Career?

Family or Friends or Career?
Family or Friends or Career?

I would encourage you not to think of them as zero-sum choices. Balancing friends, family, and career can be very challenging for sure, but all bring a different type of satisfaction into your life. You may find that at different times in your life, one of those needs to take priority over the others – but that will wax and wane throughout life and is part of life’s beauty. Friends and family can support you in your career, and you career will obviously help support your family. Just know that everyone struggles with that balance and you are not alone in trying to figure out what needs to take priority at any given time.

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Listen to “The Whirling ways of stars that pass” by J贸hann J贸hannsson or I giorni by Ludovico Einaudi (played by Daniel Hope) and you’ll get it <--

Listen to "The Whirling ways of stars that pass" by J贸hann J贸hannsson or I giorni by Ludovico Einaudi (played by Daniel Hope) and you'll get it
Listen to “The Whirling ways of stars that pass” by J贸hann J贸hannsson or I giorni by Ludovico Einaudi (played by Daniel Hope) and you’ll get it <--

I’m so glad you recommended the arts as a way of understanding a concept! In my perennial enthusiasm for information, I sometimes forget that the way to really grasp something might be through literature, visual arts, or music. J贸hann J贸hannsson and Ludovico Einaudi have answers, too.

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I am going to Cancun for spring break and am really scared – my friends want to do drugs I am allergic to them

I am going to Cancun for spring break and am really scared - my friends want to do drugs I am allergic to them
I am going to Cancun for spring break and am really scared – my friends want to do drugs I am allergic to them

If your friends can’t respect that, there’s a big problem with them. Peer pressure to use drugs is ugly enough to begin with, without adding the risk of allergic reactions to the mix. It’s just a few days away, but I hope you can be firm about your intentions and get some agreement from them before heading there. And have a fantastic trip!

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I 鉂わ笍 this wall! I realize that I’ve asked lot questions about UCS & mental health, and this wall usually gives great answers

I 鉂わ笍 this wall! I realize that I've asked lot questions about UCS & mental health, and this wall usually gives great answers--better than what you can get from the administratives! P.S. I hope UCS/wherever your contact don't get bothered with these questions. =)
I 鉂わ笍 this wall! I realize that I’ve asked lot questions about UCS & mental health, and this wall usually gives great answers–better than what you can get from the administratives! P.S. I hope UCS/wherever your contact don’t get bothered with these questions. =)

I am only sorry for your own sake that you spend so much time talking to a wall. (Metaphorically speaking.) I will pass along whatever information my assistants are able to glean.

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Why is OIP so bureaucratic and awful?

Why is OIP so bureaucratic and awful?
Why is OIP so bureaucratic and awful?

I’m sorry you’re having an unpleasant experience with the Office of International Programs. I would hazard a guess that any office that tries to arrange hundreds of students’ travel and study to countries with a dizzying variety of visa and academic requirements might have a hard time providing perfect service. If you have a complaint about their personnel or procedures, I recommend contacting them directly: oip@bc.edu.

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Should I have Connor

Should I have Connor
Should I have Connor

Should you go to the Connors Family Learning Center for tutoring in a huge variety of subjects? YES! Oh, is that not what you meant? IDK, because I don’t know who Connor is & whether or not they’d like to be had by you. It’s kind of contingent on that.