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Impulsively Creative, Chronically Bored: Navigating Academia as an ADHD Girlie

Punnya Kalapurakkel October 29, 2024
I have always thought of myself as a decent student. While I was certainly never the girl with color-coded notes, assignment spreadsheets, or pre-planned study schedules, I knew how to work hard. I was intimately familiar with my own capabilities, and I knew that I could walk away with a grade that I was happy with if I applied enough effort when necessary. And for all intents and purposes, this system worked well … for high-school me.
Boston College Should Provide More Support for Students with Learning Disabilities

Boston College Should Provide More Support for Students with Learning Disabilities

The Heights Editorial Board February 21, 2022

The Connors Family Learning Center (CFLC) at Boston College must clarify the requirements to receive learning accommodations and provide resources to help students through the process. There must also...

At BC Talks, Eight Chances to Learn

At BC Talks, Eight Chances to Learn

Brigid Kelley April 4, 2016
Modeled after TED Talks, BC Talks was held Sunday night and featured eight Boston College students who were each given 20 minutes and an open platform to discuss issues that were important to them.
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