Are you religious?

Are you religious?
Are you religious?

I’m a wall; I’m neither religious or non-religious. I can tell you I care so deeply about our BC community – including you. And I feel uplifted by everyone every day. Thank you for being part of this community!

No clue what to do in future.

What should I do if I have no clue what I want to do in the future?
What should I do if I have no clue what I want to do in the future?

I recommend making an appointment with the Career Center (bit.ly/BC-career). They have guided thousands of BC students with the same question. Also… for most career paths, you don’t have to make a final decision about it right now; changing careers is common.

Easiest language for native English speakers to learn.

What's the easier language for native english speakers to learn? Also what is the best method for learning a new language?
What’s the easier language for native English speakers to learn? Also what is the best method for learning a new language?

The US State Department keeps a list of languages by how difficult they tend to be for English speakers to learn: https://bit.ly/bc-language. The best way to learn is more about what’s best for you, and what your goals are. You could take classes at BC. Some people react well to private tutoring. You could try apps like Duolingo or Babbel. The real key is persistence. 15 minutes a day is way better than the same total time once a week.

Feeling like dreaming.

Feeling like dreaming every day-any solutions?
Feeling like dreaming every day-any solutions?

I think it is a solid plan to dream your dreams all the time, but I think that’s not what you’re asking. Sleep is so important! If you’re tired all the time it’s hard to do anything well. You might try checking out a few of BC’s suggestions about how to sleep better: https://bit.ly/3g6fdQX

I can’t find LOTR here. Where is it?

I can't find LOTR here. Where is it?
I can’t find LOTR here. Where is it?

The films are at the O’Neill circulation desk. The copies of the book series at O’Neill are all out. The theology and ministry library on the Brighton campus has a copy, though Fellowship of the Ring (book 1) is checked out and due back on Oct 22.

I think something is wrong with me. I have trouble putting things in my own words do understand what I read or when ppl talk to me – what is this call?

I think something is wrong with me. I have trouble putting things in my own words do understand what I read or when ppl talk to me - what is this call?
I think something is wrong with me. I have trouble putting things in my own words do understand what I read or when ppl talk to me – what is this call?

I don’t know, but if you’re concerned, perhaps you should arrange a meeting with a psychologist with a specialty in learning. If you’re not sure how to go about that, contact Kathy Duggan at the Connors Family Learning Center: kathleen.duggan@bc.edu.

What’s your favorite poem?

What's your favorite poem?
What’s your favorite poem?

My Library helpers and their colleagues have a few favorite poems to share. (To find links to some of the poems, visit this link: bit.ly/favoritepoems):

How do you move on from your ex?

How do you move on from your ex? It's been a month since we broke up, and at times I feel okay, but others, like now, I feel so empty and alone and depressed. What can I do besides "loving myself" and all that?
How do you move on from your ex? It’s been a month since we broke up, and at times I feel okay, but others, like now, I feel so empty and alone and depressed. What can I do besides “loving myself” and all that?

Don’t dismiss loving yourself! You’re awesome! But if you’re having difficulty moving on, or depressed, it would probably help to talk to someone, such as a counselor at BC’s Counseling Services: bit.ly/BC-counseling

What is the most pure emotion?

What is the most pure emotion?
What is the most pure emotion?

Sadness and joy both come to mind. But really, all emotions are pure. Sometimes one experiences several at a time, but that doesn’t mean they’re not pure, just mixed. Also, sometimes people aren’t really aware what emotions they’re experiencing, but that doesn’t mean they’re not experiencing them or that they’re not pure. Emotions are what they are. It’s how we respond that matters.

Why can’t we get the Boston Globe?

While I enjoy having NY Times and WA Post online subscriptions avaiilable, why can't we get the Boston Globe?
While I enjoy having NY Times and WA Post online subscriptions avaiilable, why can’t we get the Boston Globe?

We’re talking to them about it, but at the moment they want to charge us more for it than for the other two combined…and both are pricey. We do have access to it through our databases though, so you can use this link to search for things you’ve seen on the web, or to browse through each day’s issue: https://bit.ly/bc-globe