#hartfeld university

[playchoicesconfessions]

Sent by @ladypeck

‘I miss the shared universe Choices was building. I miss Hartfeld University, Northbridge, Ryan Summers and Cassandra Leigh. I wish those elements would return.’

POST/CONFESSIONS DO NOT REFLECT THE MOD’S PERSONAL OPINIONS!

[gmsrrn98]

Aera Chen's Character Profile

Image created on Picrew using sushicore! アイコンメーカー! by alohasushicore.

General Info

Full Name: Aera Amorette Chen

(Aera means "love," Amorette means "little love" or "beloved", her parents want her to know how much they love her so they made her doubly loved.)

Book/Series: The Freshman Series

Love Interest: Kaitlyn Liao

Sexuality: Pansexual

Pronouns: She/Her

Birthday: March 4 (Pisces)

Ethnicity: Korean-Chinese American

Nicknames:

Aera-bee – What her parents always call her; she pretends to hate it, but she secretly loves it.

Bean – Her dad’s playful nickname for her since she was little.

Mochi – Her cousins started calling her this because she’s sweet and “squishy” (their words, not hers).

Lovey – A cute name her high school friends gave her because she’s so thoughtful and her name means love.

Xiǎo Āi – Her paternal grandfather’s nickname for her which means “Little Love” in Chinese.

Ae-jang – Her paternal grandmother’s special nickname for her meaning “Precious Love” in Korean.

Postie – Kaitlyn’s occasional nickname for her, poking fun at her postcard obsession.

Apperance:

Height: 5’6”

Build: Slim but subtly athletic

Skin Tone: Warm beige

Natural Hair Color: Jet black

Current Style: Dyed a pastel pink with lavender and purple highlights.

Eyes: Almond-shaped, dark brown

Glasses: Round, oversized frames

Notable Features:

A small mole behind her left earlobe, easily missed unless you’re up close.

Another mole on her right collarbone, often visible when she wears open-neck tops.

Piercings: Multiple piercings in each ear.

Style

Everyday Look: Oversized button-down shirts, layered with casual tees, paired with comfy jeans. She loves wearing cozy cardigans or light jackets when it gets chilly. Accessories include her signature round glasses and a black choker for a subtle edgy touch (influenced by Kaitlyn for sure). She gravitates toward soft pastels and earthy tones, with pops of lavender and pink to reflect her personality.

Extras: She always carries a tote bag filled with notebooks, pens, and her favorite novel of the moment. Occasionally adds small braids or pins to her hair for a casual, boho vibe.

Personality

Aera is empathetic, thoughtful and deeply introspective. She finds beauty in overlooked moments and draws inspiration from the world around her. Her emotional depth and creativity make her an engaging storyteller but her perfectionist tendencies can sometimes hold her back.

Strengths

Compassionate and understanding of others' struggles.

Highly creative and skilled at storytelling.

Resilient in the face of rejection or setbacks.

Flaws

Struggles with self-doubt and perfectionism.

Has a hard time asking for help, preferring to shoulder her burdens alone.

Can overthink situations and dwell too much on the “what-ifs.”

Quirks

Always carries a small notebook even if she ends up writing on scraps of paper instead.

Has a habit of zoning out when inspiration strikes which Kaitlyn lovingly teases her about.

Has a meticulous system for organizing everything, whether it’s books, clothes, or even her digital files. She starts by sorting by a major category (like author for books or type for clothes), then goes into title or purpose, followed by numerical order (like series numbers or sizes), alphabetical order and finally by color or aesthetic. She insists it’s calming and logical but Kaitlyn loves to joke that Aera spends more time rearranging things than actually using them.

Relationships

With Kaitlyn Liao

Aera and Kaitlyn have been together since their freshman year at Hartfeld University and are now happily engaged. Their relationship is a testament to love built on mutual respect, shared dreams, and unwavering support.

Kaitlyn’s extroverted energy as a musician contrasts beautifully with Aera’s introspective and thoughtful nature, creating a balanced and deeply fulfilling partnership.

They encourage each other’s independence, thriving in their respective careers while staying deeply connected.

Kaitlyn often surprises Aera with playlists inspired by her moods or moments in their relationship, while Aera channels their adventures and quiet moments into heartfelt stories and letters.

With Her Parents

Aera’s parents, Maureen and Stephen Chen, are her biggest supporters. When she came out to them, they not only accepted her wholeheartedly but celebrated with her by gifting her rainbow socks, a gesture of love that cemented their unconditional support.

Her parents adore Kaitlyn and see her as the perfect partner for Aera, welcoming her into the family with open arms.

With Her Paternal Grandparents

Aera’s paternal grandparents were always loving but distant due to their traditional values. Growing up, Aera felt a lack of connection with them, as they often struggled to understand her creative spirit.

When they discovered she was engaged to Kaitlyn, they initially did not approve, especially given their cultural expectations and traditional views. However, over time, her grandfather softened. In the last few months of his life, Aera reconnected with him, and they shared moments of understanding and love.

Her grandfather met Kaitlyn a few times and, despite his reserved nature, grew fond of her. Before his passing, he fully approved of their relationship, even becoming a secret fan of Kaitlyn’s band, Horror Mafia—though he would never openly admit it.

With Friends

Aera remains close to her core group of Hartfeld friends: Chris, James, Reyna, Abbie, Zack, Zig, and Becca. Despite their different paths and busy lives, they continue to stay connected and supportive.

Her high school friends were incredibly accepting when she came out, surprising her with a rainbow cake to celebrate. This memory remains one of her most cherished moments of belonging.

Her friendship with Tyler from college has drifted apart over the years. While they once shared a bond during freshman year, their lives naturally went in different directions, he and Abbie broke up and the connection faded.

With Kaitlyn’s Fans

Aera has become a beloved figure among Kaitlyn’s fans for her friendly and approachable personality. At concerts, she swaps her VIP pass for general admission tickets, enjoying the chance to meet fans and hear their stories.

Her willingness to connect with Kaitlyn’s audience has made her a bridge between the band and their supporters, inspiring many fans to explore her writing and follow her blog.

The fans playfully refer to her as the “Honorary Fandom President” and even create polls to guess where she’ll sit at each concert.

With Her Fans

Aera’s readers and followers adore her not just for her books but for the authenticity and thoughtfulness she brings to her creative projects. Her ability to articulate emotions many people struggle to express has resonated deeply, earning her a loyal and diverse fanbase.

Quite a number of fans first discovered her through Kaitlyn, but as they got to know Aera—her blog, her Postmarked Places collection, and her deeply personal stories—they became avid supporters of her work in their own right.

Her fans often feel a personal connection to her because of how she writes: candidly, empathetically, and in a way that feels like a conversation. She shares pieces of herself in every blog post, story, and postcard, making her audience feel seen and understood.

Readers have told her how much her work means to them, with many reaching out to say her books helped them process grief, embrace love, or simply find comfort in life’s uncertainties. These messages remind Aera why she writes and often inspire her next project.

A unique feature of her fandom is the exchange of creativity. Some fans send her hand-drawn or handmade postcards to add to her Postmarked Places collection, creating a dialogue between Aera and her audience. Others leave notes or poems of their own in public spaces, inspired by her habit of leaving small written pieces behind for strangers to find.

Aera makes a point to interact with her fans regularly, whether it’s through heartfelt replies to comments on her blog, attending intimate meet-and-greet events at indie bookstores, or sharing behind-the-scenes glimpses of her creative process on social media.

Creative Journey

Why She Writes

Writing is Aera’s way of processing emotions and connecting with the world. She wants her stories to inspire others to see the beauty in their own lives.

Published Works

The Space in Between – A reflective book on love, loss, and all the emotions in between.

The Language of Silence – A poignant exploration of unspoken words and quiet emotions.

Letters to the Ones I Left Behind – A collection of heartfelt letters addressing unresolved pain.

Fragments of Us – A tapestry of interconnected lives and the marks we leave on one another.

The Art of Choosing Joy– A hopeful and inspirational book about the hardships and rewards of choosing joy.

Other Projects

Postmarked Places: A collection of stories, poems, and thoughts written on postcards from her travels. She has a section dubbed "Fanmarked" for all the handmade postcards she receives from Kaitlyn's fans and her fans.

Travel Blog: Features pictures and reflections of her travels with Kaitlyn, while traveling with Horror Mafia, and just traveling in general.

Scattered Thoughts Project: It started as a spontaneous habit of jotting down fleeting ideas, poetic lines, or story fragments on whatever was within reach—napkins, receipts, coffee sleeves, even her own arm. Over time, she began intentionally leaving these notes behind for strangers to find, hoping they would inspire or comfort someone else. She posts pictures of these scattered thoughts before leaving them behind and posts them on her blog.

Random Facts

Favorites

Drink: Honey cinnamon latte

Comfort Food: Korean tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes)

Color: Dusty rose and lavender

Place to Write: A cozy corner in a quiet café

Hobbies:

Collecting postcards and writing short stories on their backs.

Watching indie films for inspiration.

People-watching.

Little Details:

Has a soft spot for stray animals which was why she and Kaitlyn adopted a dog, Tater Tot, and a cat, Tofu, in their Senior year.

Loves taking long walks to clear her head when she’s stuck on a story. She finds inspiration in the randomest places and randomest circumstances sometimes and it helps get her out of her creative funk.

Aera is deeply sentimental, holding onto small keepsakes that carry emotional value, even if they’re no longer practical. She has a knack for finding meaning in everyday objects—a ticket stub, a pressed flower or even a single bead from a broken bracelet. If an item is too big or clunky to keep, she takes a small piece of it instead, preserving its memory without letting it overwhelm her space.

Has a habit of quietly observing the small quirks and mannerisms of the people around her like the way someone scrunches their nose when they laugh or tugs at their sleeves when they're nervous. She finds these details endlessly fascinating and often incorporates them into her characters, adding a layer of authenticity and humanity to her stories.

[mariemarieohcontrary]

Got bored so here's a doodle of my Freshman MC wkfjghsjdheh

She was offered a UP scholarship plus some other universities along with an acceptance letter from Hartfeld when she applied so she went to Hartfeld cause dream school but boi she did not see the drama coming a mile away.

She's called Emma by her university friends but when she's home with family she's called Dolores or Doring. Her friends go with Dory since younger Emma told them she liked her second name better cause it was taken from her grandmother who she was close to.

She was part of the book lover's club, worked with her high school librarian as an informal student librarian, entered spelling bees and PSAP-ALAM essay contests, did book reports for fun, and was really good with the English subject. (her grandmother had to tutor her in math and she had to take Science remedial classes) She only had three local friends in the Philippines and the four of them have a group chat whose name changes with the members' whims. The four went to different unis so they each jokingly trash-talked each other during sports events when their schools were competing against each other.

The whole issue of her parents not affording her tuition became a thing due to her grandmother falling ill, so she told them to just focus their finances on her while she figured out a workaround.

She likes Chris as a friend and she thought James was very handsome. She's pretty reserved so Abbie is closer to her than Kaitlyn, she hates Becca's guts but hates Vasquez even more since he's always abusing his power to toy with her life. (She refuses to tell her parents about this though since she doesn't want them to worry especially since her grandfather had warned her not to join any sororities or be with anyone from fraternities due to him seeing them as unsafe for her)

She likes pinks and florals and finds nothing wrong with that. Will take theme days of any occasion very seriously. (Favourite themes are always Buwan ng Wika and Halloween. One cause cultural and the other cause she likes fun costumes)

[une-sanz-pluis]

A Book of Hours made for Mary following her marriage indicates the quality of her piety. Its opening folio has a miniature of a praying woman wearing the arms of Bohun and England, while its contents place striking emphasis on the penitential psalms and the saving of sinners. One of the prayers which she added to another psalter asked God to ‘breathe into my heart that interior sweetness of spirit with which you inspired your child David [and] open, O Lord, the ear of my soul to the voice of your love . . . a comfort in adversity, a counsel in time of doubt, a caution in time of prosperity and a cure in time of sickness'. Such sentiments locate Mary within that stream of late fourteenth-century aristocratic piety which emphasized contemplation and self-examination, a movement owing much to the writings of the hermit and mystic Richard Rolle (d.1349). She probably imbibed this from her mother, but it was a devotional preference which she also shared with members of her husband's family such as Henry's grandfather Henry of Grosmont, who composed the remarkable Livre de Seyntz Medicines, a sustained exercise in personal penitence and soul-searching, and his father Gaunt, whose search for a more meaningful form of religious expression had led him to dabble with the Lollards. Mary's household accounts also suggest that her tastes were modest. Her personal servants were not numerous: a receiver (William Burgoyne), a tailor (William Thornby), three ladies-in-waiting (Agnes Burgoyne, Alice Tinneslowe and Mary Hervy), two esquires (Peter de Melbourne and Robert Hartfeld), and an ever-expanding array of nurses and governesses for her family. Her wardrobe expenses in 1387–8 amounted to £202, of which £167 was spent on drapery, mercery and furs; by 1390 she was receiving an annual allowance from Henry of £166 for personal items, and there is no evidence that she exceeded this, although her expenses are not itemized.

Chris Given-Wilson, Henry IV (Yale University Press, 2016)

[choicesmc]

Rin opens a rival D&D club in Hartfeld University because she hates how Edgar & Co. treat newcomers. She had to find a club as part of scholarship requirements and figured D&D sounded relatively fun and low-effort but then her character just dies and no one explains the rules and Rin got a feeling they didn't want her there anyway... so she opens another club out of spite. She is the DM.

real talk tho? hated that scene so much. that's not how you introduce players to D&D. especially since edger's table is a lot more 'stuck to the rules' (<- completely valid way to play ofc!) But MC and kaitlyn were literal newbies!!! and he just thrust them into the game no explanation, no help, and with no leeway for mistakes!!! He's my horror DM frfr.

[lizzybeth1986]

Meet My OC: Nilukshi Sigera

FC: Yureni Noshika

Book: Perfect Match (my Basil-Sage-Sloane universe in particular)

Nickname: Nilu, Sunny

Age: 24, when she meets Sage (Hayden) a year after the events of PM2

Birthday: August 11th

Sexuality: Bisexual

Hair: Black, long and straight

Eyes: Dark brown

Birth Town: Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Race & Ethnicity: South Asian, from Sri Lanka

Love Interest: Sage Young (Black f! Hayden)

Trivia:

- better singer than Basil (MC) and that's saying something since Basil himself is a pretty amazing singer!!

- loves musicals

- met Sage during a rock climbing excursion, led by geologist Madison Eckhart 🤓

- the two met again when Sage was auditioning for musicals

- her mom lives in Colombo still, and Nilu travels to visit her at least every year or two. Mom always packs homemade snacks.

- favourite Sri Lankan snack is koki, made with rice flour and coconut milk.

- favourite colours are orange and mango-yellow

- wasn't as into astronomy until she met Sage, but started actively looking up astronomical sights a month after meeting her coz she was mustering up the courage to ask her out from the moment they met 😍

Personality: Playful - Sweet - Adventurous - Nervous - Kind - Cute

Education: Studied English at Hartfeld University and further studied Dramatic Arts and Contemporary Theatre Performance in NY

Favourite Holiday Destination: In Sri Lanka it is Galle. Outside of that she would love to visit Paris.

Backstory: Nilukshi was born in Colombo, and lived there for most of her childhood and teen years. She left for Hartfeld when she was 18, after completing her pre-uni. Her dad passed away while she was still in her teens, and her mother mostly stays in Colombo with close relatives from both sides of the family staying nearby. Nilu had often suggested having her mother stay with her, but knows she is far more comfortable back home. Her mother does stay for a month with her sometimes, convinced that her daughter isn't eating properly 😂

Nilukshi was drawn to Sage from the moment they met at a rock climbing excursion, and fell even harder when she realised Sage could speak perfect Sinhala. Sage feels something too, early on (and reveals both her identity as an android and her polyamory some weeks after) but is initially nervous about dating more than one person herself (it is her boyfriend Basil who encourages and eases her into finally taking the plunge to date Nilukshi). They begin to date officially three months later.

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Putting this up ahead of HYAW 2023, because I do have at least one fic that features her coming up! 🤓

Tagging @choicesficwriterscreations for Meet our MCs/OCs!

[nicnight9]

An Endless Summer Character Profiles: Amélie Christensen!

🐇 Amélie, also known as "Hartfeld's local princess", has a lot of reasons to receive her title - she is charming, a complete sweetheart, caring and sensitive, she has the ability of conquering everyone that faces her. 🐇 However, some things in her are rather sour than sweet. For example, she makes sure to let everyone know that her presence on La Huerta was not her own choice. As a matter of fact, she's only there by her stepmother's request. 🐇 Liked by many and delicate as a flower, Amélie is actually quite a mysterious girl. She's not very into interacting with the popular crew at her college, much less the rich folks. Maybe it's for the better, or maybe her own heart is too soft to deal with them. 🐇 Like everyone on the island, Amélie also has a secret. For some reason, Amélie is only seen wearing hoodies and sweaters when in public - also refusing to take them off at any situation. What she could be hiding, no one dares to ask.

Basic Data

20 years old Born in 03/18/2000, in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat Sophomore at Hartfeld, Veterinary Medicine Major Uses she/her pronouns Identifies as bisexual

Loves: all animals, fluffy blankets and using emojis

Hates: killing bugs, parties and washing her own hair

Fun Data

Is a Pisces Her MBTI is INFJ (aka The Advocate) Her Hogwarts House would be Hufflepuff, and her Godly Parent would be Demeter.

Favorite Things

Movie: Before Sunrise TV Show: Steven Universe Food: Pasta Carbonara Drink: Frapuccino Hobbie: Gardening Best Friend: (Almost) Roberta!

Fun Facts

🐇Spends most of her time at her family's farm, taking care of crops and animals; 🐇Is on a journey to become a vegetarian.

Moodboard

Some inspiration pictures, characters i relate her to and just overall vibe from the character! Check the moodboard over here!

Amélie's Fashion

Her entire wardrobe is made by winter clothing - hoodies, long-sleeves, turtlenecks, sweaters... I also like putting her in pastel colors and soft/fun prints - something in her almost screams childlike, considering this cute, borderline cottagecore style. Inspo here!

Amélie's Playlist

Feet Don't Fail Me Now - Foxes

Paper Rings - Taylor Swift

People Watching - Conan Grey

Perfect Places - Lorde

prom dress - mxtoon

Running Up That Hill - Kate Bush

Sign Of The Times - Harry Styles

two queens in a king sized bed - girl in red

Washing Machine Heart - Mitski

Would You Be So Kind - dodie

link for playlist here!

"I know most of you think of me as some sort of child but... I still wanna be useful to you guys"

[mybabygirlff]

Prologue.

We find ourselves in a blue sky with a flock of white birds flying over the maroon and green buildings. Drowned in the chirping of the white birds and the clickety-clack of the underground subways. We float down towards the road and see many people walking, some dressed professionally while some dressed casually. Among those people, we see a certain girl with her beautiful strawberry blonde hair blowing out of her face, her eyes sparkling blue. We get drawn towards her with the happy vibes she gives out by only smiling widely from ear to ear.

The girl was walking, may be rushing to her dream destination.  This story is based in California, USA. This is a story of a strawberry blonde girl and a chocolate brown-haired boy. Let's read this beautiful script of their life.

*The Girl's POV*

Hi World!

 I am Serena Wilson, but you can call me Serena! I am heading to  Hartfeld University the University for Fashion and sports. Now you would say, Why Fashion and sports are together? Makes no complete sense! I know but there's a reason for it... Let me tell you... You know that Hartfeld University for fashion too. We design dresses and  We need models for them, Their slim fit, body helps them to see if the dress stands out on the model. Well, I am a fashion student, currently a freshman. 

All the girls and my friends say that I  have a perfect lifestyle, I have a perfect family, A loving boyfriend, An Overprotective Bestfriend and being able to do what I love. Many girls aren't able to do what they love due to family pressure, not being able to afford the fees and all. But you can stand up for what you love! Anyways, My family and I have a family youtube channel where my family uploads videos about our daily life blablaa called the DavloggingFam. The moment I entered the college a dark memory flashed in my mind, That night, I clearly remember that night...

If you want to know about my bad past and my life more, Read to find out!

Please like and comment. Hope you enjoyed this chapter.

[ethanplaysfavorites]

So I decided to replay The Freshman series... Welcome to hell.

[stargirl7856]

I swear they're in college. I literally learned this in 8th grade . Like what the actual heck!

[nazariolahela]

Hartfeld University Student IDs

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Kaia Park

Damien Nazario

Sloane Washington

Hayden Young

Nadia Park

Steve Tennyson

BONUS: Alana Kusuma

In case y’all were wondering (you weren’t), I modeled everything after my RL college ID/class schedule from six years ago. The courses are from actual majors offered at my alma mater. Only the professors, building names and student ID numbers are made up. So, yeah. Hope you enjoy! 😂😂

[flowerpowell]

It’s been four weeks since TS ended and I miss my gang, and uni, and LI 😩😩

[maxattack-powell]

I can use this... 😏

[incorrectpixelberryquotes]

Hartfeld student: wait, you’re gay? as in, gay gay? like, you like men?

Zack: i thought i was being

Zack: crystal queer

[mrsthomasorsonhunt]

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