“TBD” (pronounced Tee-Bee-Dee) is the Bacon’s very own advice column, manned by our manly adviser Dirk O’Dowel. Dirk is a post-graduate alumni, as well as an ex-faculty member of FIU’s School of Psychology.
Use the form below to send Dirk your questions about FIU. You can ask for advice, or other general questions you might have in relation to student life or faculty relations. If chosen, your question (along with his answer) will appear on this page!
Answered Questions
Serious Talk – Question #2
Dear Dirk, My girlfriend she wants to have a “serious talk”. I’m not sure what that means and I’m scared that she wants to break up with me. What should I do? From Scared and Confused Dear Scared and Confused, I’m going to write this for the last time, if you're going...
Full-time Pain – Question #1
Dear Dirk, As an FIU Business student who works full-time, I find it hard to get adequate study time. Do you have any tips to maximize limited study time? Sincerely, Busy Dear Busy, Unless you're on the lam for a murder you didn't commit, it's okay to use your real...
