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Dark Academia as Subjects Part 3

Science

- loves to research and test information

- constantly curious

- extremely observant, notices and catalogues everything

- turtle neck, lab coat, and trousers, or baggy jeans with a vintage t-shirt

- addicted to reading new studies

- exclusively drinks energy drinks and sodas

- neat and tidy room with the exceptions of notebooks, textbooks, and experiments everywhere

- group of friends they exercise theories with

- extreme attention dedicated to nutrition, working out, and mental health

- painfully open minded but can get caught up in the need to be right

- values evidence and critical thinking

- messy eyeliner everyday

- spends extra hours working on projects with stupid objectives

- definitely interns at some research establishment

- meticulously organized yet appears messy

- always fidgeting

- running to catch their bus in between shifts and classes

- long phone calls with friends while working

- longing for discovery

- loose ties with wrinkles

- unorthodox yet calculated and effective sleep schedule

- asks too many questions

- talkative with imperfect people skills

- shakes peoples hands when meeting them

- smells like chemicals and smoke

- always has a pencil and notebook

- spouting facts then continuing on to refute them

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dark academia as subjects part 2

History

- Wikipedia rabbit holes >>> sleep

- “Facts don’t exist we know nothing”

- Either dislikes or hyper-focuses on military history

- Probably likes to correct their teachers

- Also into astronomy

- Collared shirts with cardigans and khaki pants

- Knows a shit ton of tidbits of information but probably couldn’t tell you what year any of it is from

- Spends to much time in bookstores looking for antique books

- Hate love relationship with their teachers teaching style

- Carries a leather bag

- Messy or perfect notes (no in-between)

- Does not make their bed in the morning

- Likes pressed flowers

- best friends with English

- Incredible reading comprehension

- Into politics

- Applies random knowledge into every conversation

- Spends a lot of time on YouTube watching educational videos

- Puts a lot oat milk in their coffee

- Interested in ethics and moral beliefs

- Debates ppl online v often

- In love with thrift stores

- Knowledgeable on human rights and advocacy

- The smart friend™️

- Lowkey a hoarder

- Makes niche jokes nobody understands

- Large jacket collection

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The Bather

Tried for a twist on the classic art history trope of the bather :)

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Dark Academia as subjects part 1

English

- loves to write, but like , doesnt

- “stfu, they were gay you imbecile”

- plaid pants, black blouse, beige sweater

- actually really enjoys literature analysis

- painfully bisexual

- drinks coffee from tea cups

- oxford commas are glorious

- definitely writes fanfic

- really likes dead poets society

- knows a stupid huge amount about old gay writers (Oscar)

- carries a briefcase filled with drafts of their writing

- probably wears heavy eye make up

- used to read 24/7 but then they got a phone

- trying really hard to learn Latin

- clear phone case

- dramatic, like Shakespeare dramatic

- does everything for the aesthetic

- basically a theatre kid who cant sing

- probably wears a LOT of sweaters

- thinks Odysseus has an attractive personality

- puts a front of pretentious reserved scholar, is not a reserved scholar

- has a really nice book shelf

- dry sense of humor

- uses :), :(, :0 too much

- makes elaborate playlists

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dark academia - online school

- extensive schedules that you, sometimes, stick too

- reading, all the time, so often

- getting way too dressed up for zoom

- empty tea cups littered around all surfaces

- handwritten letters that, no, no you will not send.

- learning all the things you couldn’t before, languages, how fractions work, etc

- spending half your day outdoors because why not

- blue light glasses that make you look like a delightful, somewhat cryptic, professor

- wearing all the over the top clothing you have because you can

- writing essays galore because now with additional time you can put effort into things you like

- talking to your friends constantly

- pacing, so much pacing

- finishing all your work early because why not?

- finally being able to make you bed in the morning

- whimsically staring out the window as you contemplate what excuse to use regarding your absence from zoom

- starting google classrooms for you and your online friends

- taking the lead in break out rooms

- emailing teachers for extra work because you finished literally everything

- the neatest notes ever, messy handwriting, yes, but perfect formatting

- letting missing assignments pile up in that one class because you hate the teacher

- cryptic but always correct messages in the zoom chat

- new found confidence in your opinion as you not there in person

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Why would someone “.” When they could “,”

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“Literally I just want to be an academic and maybe own a cat” *proceeds to add even more to the ten page list of my ambitions*

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Academic kids in boarding school

chaotic academia

- “oh shit oh shit oh shit where’s my tie”

- works hard to do the bare minimum

- dedicates time to personal research and hobbies rather than school work

- is actually very disciplined despite popular opinion

- meticulously organized but you wouldn’t know it

- takes naps

- coffee but it’s half milk

- argumentative to point of bordering on antagonistic

- would rather debate for the sake of a final truth than to win

- fuck sports, play chess

- bluffs their way through life games

- black chipped nail polish

- cannot, and will not stop talking about their interests

- probably has an inferiority complex

- does not believe in making their bed

- idolizes the marauders from Harry Potter

- definitely has stolen things from teachers

- sits on the roof to think

- extremely ambitious

- a bit arrogant

- has not realized they have friends

dark academia

- 100% writes poetry

- wears their uniform constantly and somehow never looks bad

- perfect hair

- somewhat of a teachers pet

- likes astronomy

- earned confidence

- stays up late working on assignments

- top of the class and worked hard to be it

- can be very closed minded without meaning to

- extremely tidy

- never opens the curtains, fuck the sun

- prefers to read classics over modern

- plays an instrument, probably piano or violin

- taught themself to speak out loud and clearly

- tea > coffee

- keeps a bullet journal with extensive schedules

- prepared for anything

- older sibling of the friend group

- very put together

romantic academia

- in love with their best friend (dark academia)

- writes letters constantly

- feminine

- couldn’t care less about the lectures

- calls everyone love, honey, and sweetie

- passes notes constantly

- runs around the grounds late at night with their crush

- skipping classes to go make out with someone

- makes their bed and tidys their nightstand

- somehow always has a pastry when you need it

- annotes books

- sneaks out of school with their lover and spend the day in museums or sight seeing

- pressed flowers

- gold or silver accessories to accompany their uniforms

- in a lot of clubs around the campus

Classic Academia

- Always participates in class

- The president of at least two clubs

- ambitious

- most likely wants to be a teacher or at least stay in an academic field

- loves autumn, winter and any cold weather

- On the student council

- excellent test taker

- values hard work and work ethic more than grades

- the mom friend

- probably makes chaotic academia’s bed

- does a lot of work in human rights and pushes for equality in the school

- curses more than anyone else

- sweaters ALL the way

- carries a beige satchel because fuck backpacks

- loves to travel and learn about new places

- spends more time in the library than their dorm

- can settle disagreements between others easily but can’t regulate themselves

- not a perfect relationship with their family but is still trying

- has a lot of siblings at the school and watches out for them silently

- keeps a journal but rarely writes in it

- goes to detention just to keep their friends company

- does a different teachers homework in class but always knows the answer when the teachers try and test them

Light Academia

- opens the curtains when others close them

- first to wake up

- loves the outdoors and any windows

- collared shirts is all they know

- reads a lot of fantasy and fiction

- is an emotional person but knows when to use their logic

- balence in everything they do

- participates in specific sports

- loves warm weather but doesn’t hate the cold

- can cook anything perfectly

- does all the little things that everyone else forgets (flipping the calendar page, putting away stray cups of tea, etc.)

- stresses with schoolwork

- really good friends with the teachers

- introvert but likes people

- draws a lot

- comes off as pushover but most definitely is not

- only curses with their friends but goes full sailor when they do

- loves hats

- wears a lot of corduroy

- makes everyone their preferred drink in the morning

- probably wouldn’t be able to function without the sun

- “PLEASE DEAR GOD JUST LEAVE THE CURTAINS OPEN”

- carries books with them everywhere

- takes note of almost everything

- great at geography

- screams of warmth

- gives great hugs

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In theory, I’m a sixty year old English professor wearing tweed. In practice, well.

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oh to look like Remus Lupin

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.... *yearns*

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Dark Academia Characters, According to Their Bedrooms

Inspired by @betweenthemustypages’s post.

The Starry Eyed Dreamer: Glow in the dark stars arranged to mimic real constellations on the ceiling. Star maps plastered on the walls, strings of Moroccan lanterns stretched through the air casting diamond shaped pinpricks of light. A massive oil painting of a nebula hangs above their velvet indigo headboard, and every time they look at it they wonder what the stardust would feel like slipping through their fingers. A telescope stands on the floor next to the wide window, pointing at Orion. Open books litter the floor nearby, pages on stargazing and constellation myths. Models of planets hang from the ceiling and spin with the barest breeze. The fragmented galaxies that exist in every human body sing to return home every time they stare up at the night sky. 

The Hedonist: The antithesis of minimalism. The walls are covered in gold framed art: sketches, watercolors, poetry, work from small Etsy shops mixed with Monet; anything they find beautiful. The room is bursting with rich, ornate fabrics: a violet silk armchair covered in a gold tasseled blood red blanket, a comforter covered in Uzbek embroidery, deep red oriental rugs on the floor. Dozens of candles in metal holders drip wax onto a dark wood desk that has barely enough space for a laptop covered in stickers. There are piles of raw gemstones, jars of of sea glass and paintbrushes and bones, glass bottles in jewel tones, cut crystal tumblers, seashells filled with nests of gold and silver jewelry, teacups that house overgrown succulents, gold gilded mirrors— anything they find beautiful, anything that makes their heart pound and happiness rise in their chest.  

The Messy Poet: The open window brushes against flowing curtains and grabs at loose sheets of paper that were left without some kind of weight holding them down: old tea tins, empty perfume bottles with French labels, a silver pocket knife carved with delicate flowers. A mosaic jar filled with fountain pens sits next to a dictionary of dead, forgotten words. A record player switches between Bach and Halsey, anything that makes them feel. A silk bathrobe is thrown carelessly over a comfortable reading chair, a small basket of fresh strawberries on the side table. Their bookshelf is filled with books on history, horror, religion. How did Achilles feel when Patroclus died in his stead? How did Judas feel when he kissed God? They pick up a porcelain teacup at their elbow, and drink the ginseng. It is cold. 

The Sleep Deprived Grad Student: Every flat surface is covered in books and stacks of papers. In some areas, there is only a few feet of space to squeeze through the piles of books that line the walls and hallways, forming tight paths to get from one place to another. Even the walls are covered, plastered with pages covered in messy pen, cutting through theories and circling back to half formed theses. You can tell what they study the second you walk in. Their friend group all have different focuses, and their little gifts litter the room: a map of their hometown’s street plan from the civil engineer, ancient books relating to their studies from the classics student. They drink rich coffee from delicate teacups with scones from the small bakery down the street, because it’s the small pleasures that make it all worth it. 

The Botanist: Plants hanging in every patch of light that escapes the window crowded by pots and leaves. An herb garden on the windowsill. Animal bones hang from the ceiling, attached with string and bright beads, nothing is wasted, even in death. Microscopes and magnifying glasses are cluttered around a messy desk, along with teetering piles of books on foraging, herbalism, poisons. Framed bugs with Latin names underneath are next to pressed flowers on the walls, maps of nearby forests interspaced between. The bookshelves are stuffed with leather-bound journals, each one filled with sketches and discoveries. Dirt covered hiking boots carpet the floor of the closet. A ball python, massive and silk-smooth, peers from a glass tank at any intruders.

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Types of Dark Academia characters, according to their outfits

The narcissist with lots of secrets: Black turtleneck, with a gold coin necklace over top. A tartan mini skirt, or checked trousers. Trench coat. Red lips and dark eyes. Books in languages no-one else understands. Thinks they’re better than you, and probably are.

The messy researcher: Cosy jumpers with shirt collars poking out. Slouchy tartan trousers. Dark socks and oxfords. Old-school messenger bag bursting with various notes and journals. Has started about 30 projects or books in the past week, and hasn’t finished any of them.

The garden party prep: Sweater vests. Pale khaki trousers/chinos, or a traditional white midi dress. Socks pulled up. Boat shoes. Expensive watch. Might play some cricket or croquet later.

The student dreamer: Knit cardigans over knee-length skirts or pinafores. Mary-Janes or ballet flats. Bouncy hair and wide eyes. Sometimes a beret. Likes autumn, and writing long letters.

The aspiring professor: Tweed. Wears suits to class. Coats and blazers waistcoats and undershirts and trousers/skirts, all in tweed or tartan, browns and greys. Kind of intense. Secretly on the verge of a nervous breakdown, but at least they have great notes.

The edgy poet: Oversized, unbuttoned plaid shirts or blazers over turtlenecks. Cigarette trousers. Combat boots. Black coffee. Actually very sentimental, but also might have accidentally killed someone with their classmates.

part 2 coming soon

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dark academia - bedroom decoration edition

Disclaimer: you don’t need any of these things to be an academic, they’re are mearly furnishings from my fantasies

- hide away desks, they hold the most room to fit things and have that old rich mans office feeling

- paintings, newspapers, literally just cover the walls with whatever you want

- mirrors, put them everywhere, they are your stage

- any art that fits your color scheme

- warm color bed set with knit blankets

- or cool colored silk sheets with heavy comforters

- so many pillows, they’re just everywhere

- maximalism >>> minimalism

- antique clocks, they probably don’t work and are haunted

- lamps, lamps with flowers, lamps with a broken bulb, just lamps

- desk lamp, being able to see what your doing on a Tuesday afternoon is incredibly convenient

- book shelves all across the walls with an indecipherable system

- wooden night stand overflowing with books

- bed covered in books

- meticulously organized closet and dresser

- globes, you gotta have one man

- cluttered yet constantly used pens and papers across desk

- chalk board (#chidiisourking)

- sticky notes and journals EVERYWHERE

- oriental rugs

- jewelry collection in the corner somewhere

- various maps arranged across the walls

- periodic table poster somewhere

- random things that connect into your interests lain about

- back pack, book bag, satchel and purse all set next to each other ready for use

- coats hung of the backs of chairs

- velvet curtains

- antique tea sets that you never use

- mugs with a slight smell of coffee or tea all over the place

- letters pinned to the wall above the desk

I’m sure all thinks of more soon but for now this is all :\