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Love Letter to Burns Library

Her Campus Placeholder Avatar Remy Hassett
Her Campus Placeholder Avatar Caitlin Mann
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at BC chapter.

 

Dear Burns Library,

I have to admit, I was pretty skeptical the first time I met you.  I just got back to BC after a semester abroad, so finding out that I had to go to you for one of my first classes was quite intimidating.  I didn’t know what to expect, or what you would be like.  But since that first awkward meeting, our relationship has progressed quickly, and I can honestly say that I love you.

At first, I was unsure; it felt a little like you didn’t want me there.  I had to sign in, I had to leave all my stuff in a closet, and I could only use a pencil to write with (spoiler alert: I haven’t used a pencil since high school).  I followed all of your rules, but I was still worried that I was somehow doing something wrong.  What if you get mad at me for having my Burt’s Bees?  Or because I have a cold and keep coughing?  Was I allowed to have my computer?  The first day of class is stressful enough, so really, this additional stress was unnecessary and not appreciated.

Then I found out that I would have to spend at least three hours a week outside of class with you.  So I came back to you three days later, still feeling a little unsure, but I was ready to dive into our relationship.  We spent some time together that afternoon, and that’s when I started to realize how great you were.  While everyone else was hanging out with your friends Bapst and O’Neill, I got to spend time with you.  It was quiet and relaxing, and no one was around.  You let me focus on reading my comic books (yes, I’m in a history class where we read comic books), and I was able to get so much work done.  While I was working, you were thoughtful enough to warm up my coat by having me hang it next to the heater, so that when I had to leave you, I had a toasty coat to help me battle the cold.

It hasn’t been long, Burns, but it’s true, I do love you.  I love the time that we spend together each week, and I love that you’re still a secret to so many people at BC.  You’re always there for me (at least, you are Monday through Friday, 9 to 5, and sometimes on Saturday), and I love knowing that I can go to you whenever I need a quiet place to do work. 

Love,

Remy

 

Photo Sources:

http://www.rainydaymagazine.com/RDM2010/Home/November/Week3/RDMHomeNov1910.htm

http://johnjburnslibrary.wordpress.com/about/

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Caitlin is currently a student at Boston College studying English and Pre-Law.  At BC, she is a member of the Boston College Irish Dance Club, on the Honors Program Student Executive Board's Community Service Committee, and interns and writes for the fashion and culture blog Rusted Revolution.  She has been wriring for Her Campus BC since Jaunary 2011 and is serving as BC's Campus Correspondent for the 2012-2013 school year.  Outside of school, she is a competitive Irish dancer, and has been dancing for 18 years. During her high school career, she completed an engineering project at Case Western Reserve University that made her one of 40 Intel Science Talent Search Finalists in 2009.   In addition to all of this, Caitlin loves reading, yoga, running, shopping, spending time with friends and family, and traveling.