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I’m a full time student (sophomore history/philosophy major), and I’m starting this studyblr to help keep me focused and motivated as the semester picks up. I haven’t blogged before, but I want to learn and hopefully develop some habits that serve me well as I pursue my degree!

Some things I hope to post are: updates on my study schedule, inspiring quotes and bits of relevant info I find in my courses, aesthetics and motivation for other students, etc. I want this to be a comfortable spot for people to stop, scroll through, and feel inspired to finally go do that one assignment!

Here are some facts about my degree to start off:

• my concentrations are in late antiquity and also linguistics

• I might start an undergrad level dissertation at some point

• I am a tentative student of Greek

• I am doing an independent study on oral history

So yeah! Welcome to my little blog, hopefully I will start posting regularly soon.

// 5 February 2022 //

Back at it again with my laptop and a stack of linguistics books! I am currently finishing up my homework assignment for Intro to Linguistics, and tonight I'll be reviewing Greek and completing a book review for my Early Church class.

Life is picking up, folks.

// 27 January 2022 //

Good evening from me, my koine Greek, white noise ambience video, tea, and a pile of snacks. Yes that is a piece of Hannibal fanart on the postcard above my tea. I'm a big fan.

Greek night! And man, do I need to catch up. I have FOUR full workbook chapters to complete.

It's been a long couple weeks back at school and I'm still struggling on all counts. I missed a week because I was in quarantine, but I'm ok now.

// 18 January 2022 //

Classes are in full swing, and I am busy. I'm taking a writing course, a linguistics course, Greek 2, and an early church history class this semester, as well as an independent study that's basically a documentary. So much is going on! I moved back onto campus and am now trying to adjust to my life here at school again.

// 12 January 2022 //

I am back from break! I took the night bus from the airport and tried to brief myself on the Early Church History I'm beginning this semester.

Welcome to all the new people :)

Got tagged by @adhddissertation and I thought I’d do one of my own! The blank version is on their profile.

Open tag, but I want to tag some people anyway.

Challenge out to: @headedforharvard @almostreading @pianoandstudy @endlesstudies @wildestudies

:)

Have a wonderful Winter Break.

• December 15, 2021 •

And that’s it for my semester! I think I did poorly on the Greek final though. Alas.

Grateful to you guys, it’s been encouraging to have a little following among the hassle of school. Next semester, coming right up!!

• new header and pfp to mark the end of the year •

• 14 December 2021 •

I presented my Celtic Spirituality paper. Here’s a verrrrry blurry picture but I did super well!!

The paper itself was a shit show, to be frank. But the presentation was immaculate. I was proud of that. There’s a first time for everything, and academics come with drawbacks and failures.

Finals end tomorrow. Greek. I’m gonna die.

• November 9, 2021 •

I went to Boston last night to walk around. Got some food with old friends and generally enjoyed my time. The city is beautiful at night.

I outlined my Celtic Spirituality paper. Working on that research now! If I can get the first three pages done by tonight, I’ll be well on my way.

• November 4, 2021 •

Here’s a silly outfit pic. The vibes were good—I had the first of several presentations yesterday and it went so well. I was talking about Judaism and Nestorianism in the Tang Dynasty. Really cool stuff!

Been plowing along in Greek. That final exam is only three quizzes and a month of classes away, and I am terrified…