dark academia

R. F. Kuang’s “Babel” is a deeply fascinating fantasy tale chronicling political movements, worker resistance and colonialism.

The grind never stops — nor, it seems, does the presence of school in the products of collective societal perception. 

The aesthetic romanticizes the ugliest parts of real-life academia: elitism, exclusion, ruthless competition and privilege.

While effective study strategies will certainly help prevent feelings of burnout, another way to stay on top of your game this semester is by romanticizing your life as a college student.

If you’re stuck on how you should dress when you're not behind a webcam, here is some style advice based on popular majors at UC Berkeley.

Are you bored of your current style? Do you want to try something new? Well, good news, there are hundreds of aesthetics out there for you to choose from. However, if you’re indecisive like me and don’t know where to start, take this quiz and find out which aesthetic is perfect for you!