Academia 26: Desk Tour

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Hello my beautiful friends!

This blog post was requested from my Instagram story. Personally, I love seeing people's desk tours because I am nosy and, since I have done a "What's in my Sixth Form bag?" blog post, I thought it'd be fitting to make a desk tour too!


On the shelf above my desk I store my stationery (let me know if you would like a "My Stationery Collection" blog post in the future) and any academic reading books. You may also see my literal piggy back, which I use purely for decoration.

Below my shelf, I have my cork board, which I use to encourage my academic aims and positive thoughts. To encourage my academic aims, I have photos/postcards/bookmarks from my trips to various universities as well as a card congratulating me on my GCSE results from my parents. To encourage my positive thoughts, I have some photos with and cards from my friends and tickets.

My desk decor is very minimal. On my desk I have my salt lamp, reading lamp, cacti and various candles as well as my water bottle to keep me hydrated whilst revising.


Below my desk, I have a box (which is slightly out of shot) containing mainly textbooks and a few prospectuses. I have A4 notepads, which I use for revision, and my folders propped next to the box. Also, I have a whiteboard, which I sometimes use for more difficult maths questions.


To the right of my desk, I have some draws, which are slightly disorganised. Starting from the top draw, my draw contains:
1. electrical items (e.g. chargers, phone cases, etc.)
2. documents, certificates, stuff from work (and some plastic wallets)
3. Various dance awards
4. "Arty" stuff (A LOT of glitter)

I hope this blog post has been interesting (especially for my fellow  nosy readers) and has provided inspiration for your own desk. Comment your favourite part of my desk!

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