Song: Simple Minds, “Wall of Love” Poem: Robert Frost, “Mending Wall” bit.ly/frost-mending Quote: “It takes as much time to build walls sturdy enough for wallflowers like you and me to lean against as it does for us to bloom.”
― Ayokunle Falomo

There is no one best book a graduating senior should read; but if I had to suggest one, that one would be The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch and Jeffrey Zaslow (found as an ebook in our catalog, or QA76.2 .P38 A3 2008b). Just check it out with enough time to return before you leave! Or find your local public library wherever you are headed.

There is nothing to forgive here. Being rejected means you were brave enough to put yourself on the line. Be as kind to yourself as you would be to your best friend.

BC is with you wherever you go in life. Keep in touch with your friends and the professors you learned important lessons from. Visit when you can, but for now, “Go, set the world on fire!” P.S. love you too. Visit me online library.bc.edu/answerwall/

I am thinking about all of you, and wishing you as little trauma, as much joy, and as much learning as possible for the remainder of the semester. I’m thinking about the difficult world situation, for which I, The Answer Wall, have no great answers. And also otters. It’s hard to not think about otters, isn’t it?

So glad to be here for you to visit! (And my assistants and I had no trouble reading your handwriting, BTW.)

I have no idea, but I am happy for you!

Proud. No question. Writing about loss somehow brings out the best in us: “I got dark clouds all over me but somehow, I still shine.”

As you say, “We walk in a hurry every day, however we shouldn’t forget to stop and cry for the bodies that fell at our feet.” It’s very important to mourn, not just individually, but communally, to take a moment to mark each person’s passing. Good luck to the people of Shanghai, and good luck to every locale struggling both with a pandemic and with fumbled responses to it. You’ve said to remember the anger more deeply than the love. I disagree. Love is everything. May the memories of those everyone lost be a blessing.

I’m not really sure!

It is a difficult decision. But for one thing, it is not a permanent decision. Career switching happens through life for all kinds of reasons. Why not schedule a meeting with the great people at the Career Center (bit.ly/BC-career) to talk over your options?

I think it depends – if you are interested in chatting more with this person, you can reply something simple like “Thanks!” and if you are not interested in pursuing any sort of connection it is okay to ignore the text.

Yes.

Graduating is always worth celebrating. Congratulations!

Everyone is exhausted at this point in what has felt like an endless year. It is OK to drop a few things if it gives you the space to take care of yourself. If you’re feeling totally overwhelmed, BC’s Counseling Services can be very helpful: bit.ly/BC-counseling

The months with the highest birth rates in the USA are July, August, September and October. So, if you count back 9 months it seems the colder weather in late fall and early winter is more inspiring than the spring. That said, birth rates are not that different from month to month, so maybe love is always in the air.

The entire album is flawless, but if I have to pick one it’s ivy. Such a brilliant song, and as a wall I really relate to the house of stone metaphor

I can’t predict the future but wish you both joy. Love is grand…

Of course! Chemistry can be very challenging, but where would we be without it? I recommend checking in with you prof/TA and/or the Connors Family Leaning Center (bit.ly/BC-connors) so you are not struggling alone.