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Integrating academia into your lifestyle as something effortless, as a way of living, opposed to just something you have to get done through gritted teeth.

a guide to passive academia

read slowly. page by page, paragraph by paragraph. don’t rush your books—let the content settle properly.

listen to lectures while doing other things—getting ready, cooking, on the subway. passive learning makes revision so much easier.

study in environments that feel comfortable—a quiet library, cosy at home, or a nice café with good coffee.

annotate with intention. a single well-placed note is more effective than cluttered, wordy sentences, especially in academic reading.

don’t stop a good study session. if it flows, lean into it. let yourself stay in the moment.

read outside of school. don’t limit yourself to your studies—if something interests you, explore it further.

constant revision. got a minute? glance at your notes. familiarity deepens understanding effortlessly.

candles for late-night study sessions. candlelight can be easier on the eyes than harsh artificial lighting, especially compared to screens or fluorescent lights.

spend time in museums. become familiar with artists and exhibitions, read the little signs, and write down interesting observations.

read philosophy, but don’t rush to have an opinion. let the questions linger, explore different perspectives, and give yourself time to see where you stand.

keep a brain dump notebook. always in your bag, ready for any passing thought. don’t worry about making it pretty��just write it down and return to it later.

find friends who care about academia. discussing what you’re learning makes it feel like conversation, not study.

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makeup inspo lately

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Back to uni after Christmas break: waking up early, doing french homework before lectures, excitement for all the new courses, the cold pinching your cheekbones before you bury your face into a fluffy scarf

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I would be posting more but university is kicking my ass I’m trying to survive through exams and assignments

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Monday, december 2nd. City filled with festive lights. Cleaning, decorating, waiting for the snow to return.

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Friday : breakfast porridge at a cafe, ancient greek lecture, black chai, thinking about stars and space

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Turned in my proseminar assignment about Vestal priestesses yesterday… I loved writing it and translating for it but feels so good to be able to turn in a long-term project. I’m free!

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Winter dark academia moodboard 

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cubitum eamus?

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𝔩𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔯 & 𝔣𝔦𝔤𝔥𝔱𝔢𝔯

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Friday

Pictures from pinterest except bottom left corner. I dropped my highlighter :(

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Study moodboard from halloween

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Nightly translation sessions

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Me writing about the Vestal cult

“source?” divine intuition, gut instinct, and cryptic symbolism from my dreams

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Proserpina

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Sumptuous and sultry