Because who wants to do dishes? Avoid washing cups at all costs. Paper cups from the machine are your best friends. Sustainable? Maybe not. Convenient? Absolutely.

📍2nd floor. Near to elevator

The secret to keeping (some) sanity Studies (that we totally made up) show that frequent, short breaks are crucial to avoiding a full mental breakdown. Even if it’s just a lap around the building.

Reduce, reuse, regret nothing. Need paper? Why not use whatever scraps you can find? Bonus points if you can get creative with what qualifies as “paper.”

• 📍EKA GD MA/BA studios.

because size definitely matters. If in doubt, just make everything larger. Is the work better? Who knows? But it sure looks more impressive.

because who needs new information? Repetition is the key to success, right? Revisit audiobooks you already know inside out and bask in the comfort of predictability.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdhBLqy9kpc

to ‘concentrate’ Feel unproductive? Clearly, it’s the fault of your environment. Move somewhere else and pretend that will solve everything. (go home)

because the budget isn’t your problem. The university probably has plenty of paper. Go ahead and “acquire” some for your personal use. What’s a few sheets between friends?

Use it for therapy, not art. Need to relieve some stress? Skip the professional therapist and head to the ceramics studio. Smash the clay, mold the clay—it’s all therapeutic.

Whatever that means. Start with a detailed plan that you’ll likely abandon within 48 hours. However, creating one gives you the illusion of control, which is comforting.

Scientifically proven (by no one) to grant wings. When in doubt or faced with a deadline, consume caffeinated beverages and embrace the temporary euphoria.

if you want to nap, not sleep. Who needs a full eight hours when you can sneak in a power nap? Just bring a pillowcase, find a cozy corner, and recharge for round two. Keep your face clean with a new pillowcase, because the couches are dirty. Remember,Sleep: Not a Privilege, But a Basic Human Right. Sleep isn’t something you should “earn.” It’s medically required (surprisingly). Don’t let all-nighters trick you into thinking otherwise.

📍EKA BA studio.

Misery loves company. Pairing up with someone else ensures you’ll either stay productive or collectively spiral into existential despair. Either way, you’re not alone.

even if you don’t want it.. Feedback is a gift, or at least that’s what people say. Request it frequently so you can either improve your work or perfect your “thanks for that” face.

The real MVP. You can’t work on an empty stomach. Or rather, you won’t want to. Snack breaks provide both sustenance and a valid excuse to procrastinate.

📍1st floor, try to find.

Sometimes, the best way to handle an impending deadline is to let out a good cry. Consider it emotional release therapy. Sparkle while you sob!

It’s not just metaphorical. Sustenance matters. When you’ve skipped 14 meals and are surviving on coffee fumes, remember: soup is easy to make and harder to ignore.

📍 1st floor, soup is properly hidden from you to force you to buy expensive food. Thx Albert.

At some point, you’ll realize the only thing left to do is walk away. Take a break, reset your brain, and come back slightly more functional.

If you’re looking for new friends or colleagues, the unofficial social club stands outside, cigarette in hand. If you don’t smoke, just stand there and nod. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzDJdZLPeGE

No need to overthink it. Simply begin working on something—even if it’s completely unrelated. The key is momentum, not direction.

because you deserve it When the going gets tough, call your friends and vent for hours. Is this procrastination? Maybe. Will it make you feel better? Absolutely.

Especially critique. Remember, most feedback isn’t a personal attack. Unless it is. But let’s assume it’s not and smile through the pain.

Literally and metaphorically. Ventilation is crucial for creative clarity. Also, a literal breath of fresh air might just keep you from a caffeine-induced breakdown.

📍every window you see in EKA

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Even if it’s terrible, showing your work to friends can either boost your confidence or completely destroy it. Either outcome builds character.

even if it’s a hot mess. When it’s time to submit, just hand in everything you’ve done. Quantity over quality! More work means more feedback, and probably more crying.

Don’t hide the chaos behind the scenes. Share your confusing creative process. It makes you seem “artsy” and “mysterious.”

When chaos reigns, try to look serene. Bonus points for staring blankly into the distance like a calm but troubled protagonist in a slow-burn indie film.

that you secretly hate.Feedback isn’t personal. Critics just want to help… right? Smile and nod while you add them to your mental “people to avoid” list.

or just wing it Presentation matters. Whether it’s a gallery or an Instagram post, put some thought into how your work is seen. Or just go with your gut—no one really knows what they’re doing anyway.