Minimal Studygram in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Name: Eve G.
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Occupation: MSc Brain and Cognitive Science student
Room size: 14 m² (151 ft²)
Cost of the setup: ~$3K
Personal blog: academiceve.com
Social media: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube
Hey, Eve! Tell us a bit about yourself
I am Eve, a blogger and digital content creator behind @academic.eve.
I am originally from Lithuania, but after finishing my bachelor degree in Psychology, I moved to the Netherlands. That was due to my desire to pursue a research master’s in Brain and Cognitive Science at the University of Amsterdam. I am about to graduate in a couple of months!
I am a full-time graduate student, and I have been writing about my experience in academia for five years. I graduated from an art high school, so I always had an eye for photography.
Handwriting results in significantly better short-term retention, according to the researchers. Taking notes by hand strengthens the learning process, as opposed to typing on a keyboard
Following the success of others in building their personal brands on social media, I wanted to do the same.
As an eager student, I taught myself some marketing strategies. Creating original and engaging content focused on productivity, wellness, self-development, and academics helped me grow my following. In fact, my Instagram audience has grown up with me.
Since I am about to graduate, I am looking for a post-graduate job in social media marketing. My experience in blogging and building my personal brand inspired me to switch to digital marketing.
My interest in consumer behaviour, along with a strategic vision and creative streak, fits perfectly in this industry.
Can you describe your home setup?
| Item | Model |
|---|---|
| Laptop | MacBook Pro |
| Mouse | Apple Magic Mouse |
| Keyboard | Apple Magic Keyboard |
| Tablet | Apple iPad, Pencil |
| Tablet holder | IKEA GRIMAR |
| Planner | Mal Paper |
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, I studied at my dining room table. It was big enough and worked fine for the first couple of months of lockdown.
However, after six months, I became tired of sharing my workspace with my partner, who also had to work from home daily.
We both had multiple calls throughout the day, and it started to get quite nerve-racking to try and coordinate our schedules.
So we decided to DIY a desk for me in the bedroom. That was the best decision we could have made!
Amsterdam apartments are small, so I only have space for a 70 cm desk.