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    <pre class="document-text">## Assertions

	calm.college comes after everything already happening in Peaceful Foundation
		students quitting pornography, vaping, nicotine, alcohol
		students fixing their routines and eating properly through reasonable.diet
			mental health improving because they’re finally eating real food
		students learning small skills through learnstuff.today

		these changes make people steadier and more open
			once someone feels better, they look outward again
			and on campus, everyone is already lonely in the same quiet way

	universities are the easiest place to start
		people live close together but rarely talk
		events are nearby and cheap
		identity is easy to verify
		it’s a safe test-net for tools that later fit neighbourhoods and towns

	calm.college is basically a shared noticeboard
		a simple place where students post what they’re doing
		and others can join if they’re down
		no pressure, no awkward introductions
		just “I’m painting here” or “we’re cooking this” or "come hang out"

		the goal is for campus to feel alive again
			not noisy or crowded — just connected
			a place where small moments add up
			and where people stop feeling like they’re walking around alone

	aim
		create calm, low-stakes spaces for students to self-organise
		not one fixed model → each campus adapts differently
		offers tools, not heavy structure
		flows naturally from other PF campaigns (Reasonable.Diet, QuitEasily)


### Website

		Windows-95 themed
			brings back a calmer, nostalgic feeling
			intentionally rejects overstimulated design
			keeps everything light, familiar, and human
		core aim
			make campus feel alive again without noise or algorithms
			give students the most useful tool for organising their uni life
			let people see the whole campus clearly in one place
		desktop
			full campus command centre
			all tools visible at once
			best for planning, deadlines, notes, and your setup
			knowledge-base and helper tools work best here
		mobile
			acts like a PDA
			shows everything happening today at a glance
			fast access to wall, hang outs, and meet people
			best when paired with a desktop setup

	authentication
		eduGAIN handles the login
			student clicks “sign in”
			redirected to their university’s official login page
			they enter their normal student credentials there
			after approval, the system returns a secure campus verification token

		what we actually receive
			no name
			no email
			no identifying information
			just a pseudorandom identifier proving:
				1. this person is an enrolled student
				2. they belong to a specific campus (internally)
			the campus identifier is hashed → zero-trust by default

		how it ties to peaceful passport
			the hashed campus token attaches privately to the student’s passport
			lets the platform confirm “this passport belongs to a real student here”
			never exposes the student’s identity to PF, other students, or the public

		optional public badge
			a student can choose to display a simple public line:
				“verified university student”
			never shows the university name
			never shows location
			never reveals any linkable token
			safe to share anywhere without the risk of doxxing

		purpose of this system
			keep the platform safe from impersonation
			let students trust hangouts and posts
			preserve anonymity even if databases leak
			ensure the whole system stays calm, private, and zero-knowledge



#### Wall

		"what people are feeling right now"
			anonymous posts only
			other students can reply anonymously as well
			short thoughts, vents, jokes, reflections

		shared campus mood
			exam tension
			week-10 exhaustion
			loneliness waves
			surprising nice moments that make things feel human again
			seeing others say the same thing reduces isolation straight away

		why it helps mental health
			shared catharsis
				students can say what’s bothering them without pressure
				others can respond with simple support or “same”
			less isolation
				people see they’re not the only ones struggling
				mental health struggles stop happening in total silence
			soft, ongoing reassurance
				the campus feels like a place full of other humans, not just buildings


		identity model (super-anonymous, colour-based)
			base assumption
				when a student signs in to calm.college, a Peaceful Passport exists for them in the background
				the wall is the most anonymous part of the system
				we never show or reuse their passport identity here

			how IDs are made
				for each thread, every participant gets a colour nickname
					e.g. “deep green”, “soft violet”, “warm amber”
					only a colour word, no numbers, no profile
					nickname stays the same inside that thread
					changes completely in every other thread
				nicknames come from a cryptographic function
					inputs:
						- peaceful passport token
						- thread ID
						- short-lived secret salt
						- maybe the date or time slice
					output:
						- one colour picked from a campus-safe colour list
					no one, not even peaceful foundation, can reverse this to find the real student

			zero-trust by design
				the mapping between:
					peaceful passport ↔ internal token ↔ colour nickname
				is handled by a locked, automated moderation service
					not visible in logs
					not accessible to staff in plain form
				Peaceful Foundation itself never sees:
					real identity
					campus ID
					underlying passport token
				if data ever leaks, the colour nicknames and posts are still not linkable to a real person

			moderation linkage only
				the locked moderation layer can:
					notice when the same hidden token repeatedly posts harmful content
				 apply temporary bans or cooldowns for that token on the wall
				but it cannot:
					show who the student is
					expose which passport or campus they belong to
				we keep salts and any needed secrets only as long as required
					rotate and discard wherever possible
					hold the minimum needed to enforce basic safety

			no clout, no persona-building
				colours don’t carry across threads
				no follower counts, no visible history
				impossible to build a public persona on the wall
				the focus stays on the words, not on the “account”


		moderation
			
			AI-assisted filtering
				all posts go through an omni-moderation model, hosted in Australia, before they appear
				blocks harassment, hate, targeted gossip, and unsafe content
				errs on the side of safety but keeps normal frustration and humour

			student reporting
				one-tap, low-stress reporting
				if enough students report the same post (quorum), it’s hidden for everyone
				“remove first, review after” → better to over-hide than let harm sit
                    but, policies protecting free speech
                        student reporting exists to keep people safe, not for them to disagre
                            being kind is part of the culture and socially reinforced
                                after all, it's a calm platform at heart

			review and bans
				flagged posts go into a manual review queue
					checks focus on: hate, harassment, targeted attacks, real harm
					disagreement or unpopular opinions are not grounds for bans
				repeated, confirmed abuse from the same hidden token
					leads to timed posting restrictions on the wall
					cooldowns grow with each confirmed violation
				all of this is done using only the cryptographic mapping
					no one can see who the student is
					even if systems are compromised, posts can’t be tied back to a real person

		goal
			make it less lonely to be a student
			provide a safe, anonymous place to say “this is hard”
			let others quietly stand beside them
			do all of this without ever exposing their real identity



#### Hang out
		"shared noticeboard for what's happening — here’s something, join if you want"

			purpose
				to be the central place where students can see the events happening on campus
				to reduce loneliness by making small, human gatherings visible
				to sit between official university events and casual student-led meetups

			how it works
				any student can post a hangout
					quietly linked to their Peaceful Passport in the background
					publicly just a simple, human event listing
				optional: universities can surface their official events into the same feed
					so everything appears in one place

			examples (general, not niche)
				morning yoga
				breathwork on the lawn
				engineers hanging out between classes
				dorm-kitchen cooking
				a small barbecue

			tags and following
				events use tags to help people filter easily
					e.g. “yoga”, “food”, “study”, “art”, “casual”
				tags grow naturally based on campus culture
				students can follow tags they care about
					relevant hangouts appear first in their view

			time and scheduling
				events show time, location, and any attendance limit
				repeating events can be marked as weekly or regular
				lets students plan their week around the things that help them feel connected

			campus culture
				hangouts stay general and simple
					not identity-driven
					not preachy
					not formal clubs or societies
				the tool adapts to each campus naturally
					every place grows different kinds of gatherings

			link to Peaceful Passport
				posting a hangout connects the action to the student’s passport
					verifies they’re a real student on that campus
					never exposes their real name
                        but they can choose to show their peaceful passport
				keeps events legitimate without adding pressure or clout



#### Meet people
		"find others who want the same thing"

			purpose
				to help students meet in small groups without awkwardness
				to match people around interests, intentions, or activities
				to create natural clusters that later form their own events

			how it works
				students choose what they’re open to
					e.g. study buddy, quiet lunch, art, walking, gaming, cooking, meditation
					not profiles → just intentions and tags
				the system pairs or groups students who want the same thing
					one-on-one or small groups
					no pressure, no long-term commitment

			interest groups
				when enough students share the same tag
					it naturally becomes a group
				groups can then:
					chat briefly
					schedule small meetups
					or start posting events on the hangout noticeboard
				this lets shared interests grow into real campus activity
					without needing clubs, admins, or heavy structure

			size management
				if one interest grows too big
					the system splits it into smaller clusters
						e.g. “painting A”, “painting B”, “painting C”
					keeps things comfortable and manageable
				students can move between clusters whenever they want

			serendipity mode
				quick “I’m free now” signals
					e.g. “looking for someone to walk between classes”
					or “want a quiet lunch companion”
				short-term, low-stakes
					best for moments when students don’t want to be alone
				this is separate from hangouts (which are events)
					here it’s just instant connection, not planning

			culture
				meet people is not for popularity or social ladders
					no profiles, no bios, no public history
				it simply makes it easier to find other students
					who want the same experience at the same time

			link to Peaceful Passport
				matching uses only the student’s verified campus status
					no identity shared publicly
				ensures everyone is a real student without exposing who they are


#### Track
		"simple daily mood log"

			the goal
				to help students keep a steady sense of their own mental health
				to give them a quiet personal journal that reflects their real semester
				to show they’re not alone, without anyone else touching their health data

			how it works (personal view)
				two quick questions each day
					1. overall feeling (1–7 scale)
					2. emotion cloud → pick the main feelings or a mix
				builds a private history
					energy dropping around deadlines
					feeling better when eating properly
					weeks where they barely socialised
				nothing is interpreted for them
					they see patterns and decide what it means

			data and privacy
				all raw data stays on the student’s own devices
					logs live locally
					computation happens on-device
				only aggregated stats leave the device
					e.g. “average mood this week = 4.2”, “20% more stressed than last week”
					these feed into anonymised campus patterns
				sync between devices is opt-in
					manual or simple secure sync between their computer and phone
					no forced cloud account
				export always available
					students can export their full log whenever they want
					we never hold their health data hostage

			deeper tracking (for people who love dashboards)
				default: simple mood check-in + optional notes
				advanced: students can add their own metrics
					sleep quality
					time outdoors
					screen time before bed
					anything they want to ask themselves each day
				custom daily checklist
					they define small actions they want to track
						e.g. “ate a real meal”, “went for a walk”, “spoke to someone in person”
					check off items each day
					progress shows up in their personal view only

			integration with reasonable.diet and other tools
				track can sit alongside reasonable.diet stats in one calm dashboard
					“how I ate” vs “how I felt”
				over time, we can add gentle linking
					“days you ate properly” vs “mood three days later”
				all still computed locally
					only aggregated, anonymised trends ever leave the device

			storage model
				by default, data is stored locally with a sync-friendly format
					easy to back up
					easy to move to another device
				students can plug in their own private storage
					e.g. personal cloud, encrypted drive, or similar
					we can offer simple “auto-backup” hooks (cron-like behaviour) if they want it
				Peaceful Foundation intentionally avoids holding any health data
					we provide the tools and structure
					students own their information outright

			campus-level view (anonymous aggregates)
				only aggregated stats go to the server
					never individual logs, no identifiable health data
				campus views show:
					stress spikes
					loneliness waves
					burnout cycles
				helps students see they’re not alone
					and helps campuses understand what support might actually help

			after the daily check-in
				optional “want options?” button
					links to:
						campus support services
						reasonable.diet basics
						learnstuff.today skills for routine, calm, or organisation
						simple actions that tend to help (walks, small groups, food)
				no push, no pressure
					just clear next steps if someone wants them


### Privacy

	consent is asked for nicely
		brief reference to the people section
			how we collect consent by asking respectfully
			why sharing data can be useful for people as a whole
		we only ever ask, never require

	data and statistics
		we make useful things for people by allowing them to collect their own data
			then collating those into statistics, with their permission
		the goal is better outcomes for everyone without ever forcing participation

	data never leaves the device
		anything resembling health data stays local
			mental health logs
			personal journals
			anything that could identify someone
			anything that would hurt someone if leaked or hacked
		this data is tiny by nature
			which makes local storage effortless
		the best way to protect sensitive data from bad actors
			is to eliminate it entirely — by not storing it

	sync between devices
		students create a cluster of their own devices
			phone, laptop, desktop, university computer
			signed into their calm.college profile
			all kept in sync automatically when connected
		how it works
			when two or more devices are online at the same time
				they synchronise directly with each other
				a copy exists on each device
				no data ever gets lost
			uses peer-to-peer technologies
				WebRTC, STUN, TURN
				no central server holding the files
		students choose which devices to include
			simple checkboxes for each device they want in their cluster
			clear warnings if a device has not synced recently
		backup reminders
			periodic nudges to save data somewhere safe
				copy a long text file into their notes app
				save the file to their cloud backup of choice
			we want students to take responsibility for their own data
				a small extra step is reasonable
				especially when the tool is respectful and run by a charity
		optional encryption
			students can encrypt their data with a passphrase
				all encryption and decryption happens on-device
			for anyone worried about their device falling into the wrong hands

	what gets shared, and how
		we ask permission before anything leaves the device
		statistics are created completely anonymously
			zero-knowledge: not even peaceful foundation can identify individuals
			we only know the data came from the campus as a whole
		students choose how much to share
			the more they give, the better their university can respond
			but we never force anyone to share anything
			somewhat absurdly fine-grained demographic data is possible, genuinely and privately
				course, year level, gender, seven exuality or ethnicity
				growing-up experiences, living situation, commuter status
				a comical amount of data is available to give
					but always optional
		safe thresholds protect identity
			aggregated only, never individual
			sample sizes must be large enough to prevent identification
			no one can be singled out

	daily check-ins
		really simple questions
			e.g. "how are you feeling today?"
			students can customise how many questions they answer
		scale-based answers
			four smiley-face points with a draggable slider between them
				gives a precise answer while keeping the interface friendly
			or a five-point or seven-point scale
				whatever the campus or student prefers
		optional follow-up
			"put your emotion in words" — if they want
			or other short metrics the university is tracking
		universities can express interest in specific metrics
			but they must be easy and fast for students
			the goal is low-friction, not surveillance

	public campus dashboard
		students can see the same aggregated data the university sees
			"what's the vibe on campus right now?"
			how outcomes from calm.college are improving campus life over time
		shared trends reduce isolation
			stress spikes around exams
			loneliness waves
			burnout cycles
			seeing others feel the same way makes it less lonely
		live community metrics
			"72% of students are contributing data"
			"campus mood +7% this week"
		what the data leads to
			better food options
			quieter study spaces
			improved sleep support
			targeted wellbeing interventions

	why students share
		the university wants this data to make better decisions
			low mental health in a certain course at a certain time → investigate the trend
			not enough support spaces for a demographic → create them
		the more data students give
			the better the experience the university can build
		transparent incentives
			"people who contributed this data helped make these changes"
		we make it clear: you do not have to give us anything
			but the option is there, and it helps everyone



### Events and chatting

	events
		events look different on every campus
			culture, climate, layout, and norms shape how gatherings form
				Australia → lawns, tables, courtyards
				UK → indoor corners, cafés, warm rooms
				Gulf campuses → gendered common areas
				commuter campuses → food courts, hallways
			the tools stay identical
				how people use them adapts naturally
			calm.college doesn’t prescribe formats
				it gives students one quiet prompt:
					“i’ll be here doing this if you want to join”

		people talk about 'the third space'
            (uh what is this tho)
			the place between home and lectures
			soft, informal, low-stakes
			green spaces, benches, cafés, open rooms
			where people naturally linger without pressure
			events settle here because it feels human

		starting an event
			one time + one place + one sentence = an event
			no approvals or templates
			organisers can stay pseudo-anonymous
				their real identity never shown
			events do not “fail”
				two people talking is enough
                    nobody showing up and you having fun is a vibe
                        ("what if nobody shows up" is something to be okay with)
			the aim is to remove friction until showing up feels normal

		visible anchor
			events need a clear physical signal
				picnic blanket
				table
				bag of potatoes
			handwritten signage only
				“free potato”
				“free food”
				“you’re welcome to join”
			walk-ups know instantly:
				this isn’t private
				they can join without awkwardness

		name tags (universal)
			the single consistent element across all events
			simple stick-on tags
				first name only
				handwritten
			calms anxiety
			reduces social friction
			makes strangers non-threatening
			PF supplies name tags for early campuses
				recycled or eco-friendly preferred
				sourced locally when possible
				available for pickup on campus
			seed kits always include name tags


#### Seed potatoes

		free food works everywhere
			it draws people in
			creates instant conversation
			makes walk-ups effortless

		PF support (optional)
			for early organisers who want it
				bulk raw potatoes
				extra raw potatoes for people to take home
			reimbursement available
				if organisers buy potatoes themselves
				or need a big pot

		cooking pathways
			if organiser has a kitchen:
				they cook in bulk
				PF provides simple guidance
			if they don’t:
				PF can liaise with:
					campus cafeteria
					student union kitchens
					nearby cafés
				cafeterias often cook in bulk cheaply or free
					they already have large pots
					low effort for them
				if bureaucracy blocks it:
					local café fallback
						“pick up at this time”
						PF can cover a small fee

		show you’re invested (lightly)
			not an application
			just:
				where the event is
				rough headcount
				the vibe they want
			enough to match support to the situation

		why potatoes?
			cheap
			filling
			culturally neutral
			funny enough to be memorable
			a soft entry point into PF’s ecosystem


#### Early organiser support

		first movers feel strange at the start
			campus is quiet
			events feel small
			people wonder if anyone will come

		PF removes early friction through:
			one-on-one guidance
				what works on campuses like theirs
				how to begin simply
			clandestine activity map
				anonymous signal that others are active
				never shows identities
				keeps morale high
			troubleshooting
				choosing spots during rain
				arranging food or blankets
				avoiding high-stress weeks
			small logistical nudges
				where to sit
				how to greet walk-ups
				how to lay out food

		goal
			make first events easy, warm, and human
			give organisers dignity
			make showing up feel natural


#### Social comfort and emotional honesty

		purpose
			keep events warm, grounded, and human
			prevent awkward spirals
			help people recalibrate gently
			create small honesty without turning events into therapy

		core principle
			name the vibe once, gently, and move on
				short, clear corrections in the moment
				never confrontational
				never dramatic
				correcting the moment, not the person

		why it matters
			people arrive with different social baselines
				some relaxed
				some overstimulated from Reddit/Twitch/Discord habits
				some trying too hard without realising
			gentle, immediate cues help everyone settle

        understand: we are all socially wrecked after everything
    		integration, not exclusion
    			overstimulated or socially misaligned students
    				learn fastest from one soft correction
    				not from avoidance
    				not from long explanations
    			feedback is:
    				short
    				kind
    				clear
    			and then life continues as normal

		avoid formal feedback
			no surveys
			no debriefs
			no group processing
			instead:
				in-the-moment honesty
				private message to PF if someone needs to express discomfort later

		group dynamics
			events stay small so people can read the room
			hosts can adjust layout as needed
				space for new people
				quiet corner
				spread-out seating
			everyone feels included without pressure

		the aim
			a space where talking feels easy
			where awkwardness softens
			where honesty is gentle, not heavy
			where people learn on the spot
			where the campus slowly becomes
				steady
				warm
				and human


#### Culture and chatting

		purpose
			to keep the overall event culture steady, clean, and human
			to avoid the common pitfalls of student events
			to give students a place that feels different from everything else on campus

		alcohol free
			events stay calm and grounded
			removes the biggest source of misreads and safety issues
			prevents numbing instead of honesty
			avoids licensing and admin problems
			reduces waste and cost
			if someone wants alcohol-based events:
				there are plenty elsewhere
			our belief:
				events feel better without alcohol
				people can name what they feel instead of masking it
				“kick the drink easily” recommended for anyone curious

		building together, not debating
			a meetup on campus is for socialising and having fun
				not the place for ideological sparring or debate
			it is okay to disagree
				but the point is building things together, not winning arguments
			we do not dictate what people can and cannot talk about
				it is their conversation
				but there is truth in the old saying:
					do not talk about religion, politics, or money at the dinner table
					it keeps things light and human

		social skills have atrophied
			going to an event after being out of practice is overwhelming
				there is a physical reaction in your body
					anxiety, tension, feeling on edge
				this is normal and it is okay
				the real problem comes from thinking it is not okay to feel that way
					not giving yourself permission to say it
				if you voice it — "i have not socialised in a long time, i am feeling anxious"
					everyone around you can help make you feel comfortable
						"would you like pointers?"
						"do you want to sit with us?"
					this leads naturally into conversational flow
						throwing the ball to different people
							(referenced in the people section)
				everyone's social skills have atrophied
					technology, isolation, the last few years
					we are all re-climatising together
						it takes time and that is fine

		safe and welcoming means honesty
			making a safe and welcoming place for all
				what this actually looks like:
					voicing how you are feeling in the moment
					feeling safe to describe what is going on inside
					others responding gently, not dramatically
				the buzzword dissolves into something real and small

		without gossip
			no one wants to make another person feel uncomfortable
				but it is inevitable — it will happen
					someone will say the wrong thing
						someone will misread the room
							the point is not to prevent all discomfort
								it is to handle it directly when it happens
				drama grows when people do not discuss things with the person involved
					do not pull others in
						do not let it fester
							voice your feelings in the moment
								at the first possible instance
									talk to the person
				we are often taught to suppress how we are feeling
					this is a habit
						it takes courage to describe how you feel
							but that courage is what keeps the space clean
				the constructive use of gossip
					if someone wants to share what they experienced
						others ask gently:
							"would you feel comfortable discussing this with them?"
								"do you want help finding the words?"
									"i can sit with you while you do it"
					the goal is not to silence them
						it is to guide them toward the conversation that actually resolves it
							rather than letting them hang on for dear life
									unwilling or unable to speak to the person directly
										that is where the real harm lives
											not in the original moment
												but in the silence that follows
				people are interesting and drama is interesting
					it is natural to want to talk about it
						but we redirect toward resolution, not spectacle
				when someone shares drama or a difficult experience
					others ask:
						"have you talked to them?"
						"how can we resolve this?"
					talk about the objective reality of how you felt
						what actually happened, not the story around it
							no one else would typically do this
								which is exactly why it matters
				we do not talk about people behind their back
					if someone has a concern:
						they talk to the person directly, gently
					if gossip starts:
						others naturally ask:
							"have you told them?"
							"what would help?"
				this keeps trust intact
				prevents drama loops
				makes spaces feel clean and safe

		not discussing people
			this includes ideological sparring
				events are not for debate or posturing
				no side versus side
				no moralising
				no political spectacle
				people talk about life without needing to win

		emotional honesty (lightweight)
			small truths are normal
				"i'm feeling a bit on edge"
				"this spot is loud — can we move?"
				"i'm getting tired — i might head off soon"
				naming feelings prevents spirals
				people can respond without pressure
					because everyone is in the same boat
						we are all socially wrecked after everything
							and we are learning again together

		reading the room
			event energy comes from:
				name tags
				food
				soft seating
				a calm host
			overstimulated students receive gentle cues
				they learn without shame
				the group stays steady

		result
			people talk naturally
			awkwardness softens
			spaces feel clean, safe, and honest
			and gatherings stay small, warm, and human



	goal
		events feel human, warm, and easy
		students feel comfortable from the first moment
		organisers feel supported without being burdened
		social calibration happens gently
		and the campus becomes a place where
			people talk
			people rest
			people meet
			and no one feels like they’re walking around alone



	
			
### Sharing and growing

	how it spreads on campus
		students already recognise the tone from other PF campaigns
			reasonable.diet meals in shared kitchens
			quiteasily posters in bathrooms
			learnstuff.today skills being shared casually
		these actions make people more open
			they see others taking small steps
			the campus already feels slightly active before calm.college appears

	awareness spreads through normal student habits
		people mention it in class
			“have you checked calm.college today?”
		whiteboard notes
		chalk on walkways (non-destructive)
		scribbles in study rooms
		small behaviours that signal: “something is happening here”
		it grows because it is useful, and not because it is pushed

	natural adoption curve
		the platform becomes more valuable as more students join
			events become fuller
			the wall feels more alive
			meet-people groups form faster
		a simple progress bar shows campus participation
			e.g. “14% of campus active this week”
			helps students understand that calm.college works better together
			encourages people to join without pressure
			just: “it’s more useful when more of us are here”

	local growth dynamics (20k-student campus)

		an ideal campus
			from sleeper cells and then people doing stuff irl
			but we make good estimates within the people section, too


		early stage
			seed group is small (around 100 students)
				in a receptive region and cultural demographic with supportive campus topology
			most people join because it’s useful, not because of promotion

		month 1
			~600 students (~3%)
			the wall starts feeling alive
			a few hangouts become regular weekly events

		month 2
			~2,000 students (~10%)
			this is the tipping point
			the platform feels like a normal part of campus life

		month 3–4
			~5,000 students (~25%)
			more tags become active
			groups and events form naturally
			people check calm.college before deciding what to do on campus

		month 6
			~10,000 students (~50%)
			the campus now behaves like a connected environment
			walking around feels different — more small interactions, more shared energy

		month 9–12
			~16,000+ students (~80%)
			at this point it’s an everyday tool
			campus culture shifts toward calm, shared, low-pressure activity


	visualisation and communal feeling

		constellation map
			an anonymous, campus-wide map shows how students are linking up
				edges = connections from hangouts and meet-people groups
				nodes = anonymised presence only
			feels communal rather than competitive
				people see the shape of the campus getting more connected
				without revealing anything personal

		mental-health trends (anonymous)
			as campus adoption rises
				aggregate mood improves
				stress spikes become flatter
			displayed gently in the dashboard
				e.g. “campus mood +7% this week”
				nothing personal → just big-picture patterns
			shows that participation helps everyone indirectly


	cross-campus spread

		students discuss their calm.college experiences online
			Reddit threads
			group chats
			TikTok walkthroughs
		other campuses hear about it long before official launch
			“we want this too”
		the speed is impossible to predict
			some campuses adopt slowly
			some explode within weeks
		spread is organic
			more like a culture shift than a campaign
			people share it because it makes their daily life easier


### Ambassadors and volunteers

	ambassadors and volunteers form the human support layer around calm.college
		ambassadors are any students who enjoy the idea and naturally share it
		volunteers are Peaceful Foundation organisers who remove friction
		this section focuses on the first few students who start things
			the initial ambassadors who light the spark on each campus


#### Ambassadors

		general meaning
			anyone who likes calm.college becomes an ambassador in the soft sense
			by sharing it with friends
			or joining hangouts
			or posting something small
			we don’t dwell on this — it happens on its own

		where initial ambassadors come from
			most early organisers arrive through one of three paths:

				1. peaceful foundation students
					people already doing reasonable.diet
					or quiteasily outreach
					or learnstuff.today skills with friends
					they recognise the tone immediately

				2. organic discoverers
					students who stumble across calm.college
						a poster
						a link
						a friend
					they like the idea enough to start something
					even if they haven't joined any PF project before

				3. outreach-based joiners
					students who hear about calm.college online
					or through someone locally
					they arrive curious and wanting a healthier campus atmosphere

			early ambassadors bring different strengths
				some know their campus well
				some are socially grounded
				some enjoy organising
				some are new and want support
			volunteers help each person use their strengths without pressure

		initial ambassadors (the real focus here)
			the first handful of students who start events
			the ones who post the early hangouts
			the people who say:
				“i’ll be here if anyone wants to join”
			they create the spark points that make a campus feel alive

		understanding the campus vibe
			volunteers talk with early ambassadors
				soft, conversational “what’s your campus like?”
			light discovery only
				not formal interviews
				just understanding patterns

			questions like:
				“where do people usually sit?”
				“is your campus more indoor or outdoor?”
				“what time do people actually linger?”
			this helps shape a simple, collaborative plan for first events

		what ambassadors do
			choose simple, comfortable locations
			post low-stakes hangouts
			host small gatherings lightly
			set the early tone:
				warm
				open
				low-pressure
			optional actions:
				bring a blanket
				hand out name tags
				make a handwritten sign
				share potatoes or simple food

		what they don’t need to do
			no admin
			no bureaucracy
			no negotiation with university staff
			no logistics
			no policy questions
			no running a club
			the fun part — being with people — is their whole job

		how volunteers support them
			volunteers remove all friction:
				liaising with cafeterias
				coordinating seed-potato support
				sourcing materials
				handling reimbursements
			they connect ambassadors:
				who have similar experiences
				who work well together
				who face similar campus layouts
			they help create a calm, collaborative plan
				so early events feel effortless, not overwhelming

		choice and comfort
			ambassadors can do as little or as much as they want
				just post an event
				just show up and chat
				or coordinate with volunteers for bigger moments
			the human part stays light and enjoyable

		role transition over time
			the interaction between ambassadors and volunteers shifts as the campus grows

			early phase
				ambassadors
					post first hangouts
					pick locations
					host lightly
					maybe help shape early food-based events
				volunteers
					handle everything heavy:
						cafeterias
						potatoes
						materials
						reimbursements
						early guidance

			middle phase
				ambassadors
					host more comfortably
					experiment naturally
					invite classmates more easily
				volunteers
					pull responsibilities backward into infrastructure
						standardising potato workflows
						refining the wiki
						perfecting name-tag distribution
						streamlining event guidance

			later phase
				ambassadors
					only do the warm, human-facing parts
						posting hangouts
						being present
				volunteers
					stop helping with events entirely
					focus on system maintenance
						data integration
						university liaison
						wellbeing collaboration

			end state
				ambassadors:
					humans doing human things
					light, social, warm
				volunteers:
					quiet remote backbone
					steady systems support
				calm.college:
					self-sustaining
					student-run in spirit
					quietly supported behind the scenes


#### Volunteers

		who they are
			formally affiliated Peaceful Foundation organisers
			calm, steady, grounded
			primarily online-only
				ideally in the same region
				but never physically attending student events
			visible enough to help
			light enough not to distort the vibe

		their purpose
			to remove friction for students
			to reduce overwhelm for first movers
			to handle anything bureaucratic or confusing
			to build the campus knowledge layer
			to help universities integrate gently later on

		what they handle (remotely)
			liaising with:
				campus cafeterias
				student guilds
				university wellbeing teams
				facilities staff
			setting up:
				seed potato logistics
				bulk-cooking workflows
				name tag supply chains
				poster pickup points
			sorting out:
				reimbursements
				cost coverage
				material sourcing
				eco-friendly stationary
			connecting:
				ambassadors who want to collaborate
				students with similar intentions

		building the system (online)
			volunteers create the “wiki” for each campus
				interviewing ambassadors
				documenting what actually worked
				capturing lived experience
			the wiki includes:
				which spaces feel good
				rainproof alternatives
				night-safe areas
				tips for shy students
				clear guidance for first-time organisers
			volunteers turn scattered experiences into:
				steady onboarding
				repeatable advice
				smoother first events

		student support mapping
			volunteers compile campus-specific resources:
				wellbeing services
				emergency contacts
				food programmes
				study support
				free resources students rarely see
			integrated gently into calm.college
				so students can find help without searching

		data integration
			volunteers coordinate with PF developers:
				importing public timetable data
				venue info
				event calendars
				support directories
			standardising formats
				so calm.college presents useful info everywhere

		feedback handling
			as more students join, edge cases appear
			volunteers field questions like:
				“where to host indoors?”
				“how to run food events safely?”
				“what time ranges work best?”
			these become:
				new wiki entries
				clearer procedures
				adjustments to onboarding

		early phase
			volunteers are mentorship-focussed
				DMing ambassadors
				helping shape simple, early events
				recommending spaces
				handling cafeteria or guild contact

		growth phase
			as calm.college becomes normal student life:
				students self-organise naturally
				events develop a rhythm
			volunteers shift toward:
				refining the wiki
				improving data feeds
				smoothing clunky processes
				handling support resources
			they stay online, responsive, and light-touch

		later phase
			volunteers begin remote liaison with the university:
				sharing anonymised wellbeing patterns
				mapping burnout and loneliness spikes
				coordinating reasonable.diet improvements
				helping staff notice what students actually need
			they support the university in making:
				low-cost wellbeing improvements
				better resource visibility
				easier student access pathways

		getting the university on board
			once campus adoption is strong (~10%+):
				campus culture shifts noticeably
			volunteers help:
				explain the privacy model
				show public dashboards
				frame the wellbeing benefits
				integrate cohort structures
			this aligns incentives rather than selling

		end state
			volunteers maintain:
				the campus wiki
				the data pipelines
				the support-service mapping
			they remain a quiet remote backbone
			calm.college becomes a stable wellbeing layer
				student-driven
				low-pressure
				quietly supported by PF


### University space

       	purpose
       		to give universities a small, calm area to share:
       			official events
       			important dates
       			wellbeing announcements
       			public-facing campus updates
       		without touching or shaping the student-run areas of calm.college

       	separate from the student space
       		kept visually distinct
       		no algorithms
       		no forced visibility
       		sits beside student events, not inside them
       		feels authentic and quiet — not institutional or corporate

       	what universities can post
       		open-to-everyone events
       		room-availability windows
       		wellbeing information
       		campus changes (e.g. new study spaces)
       		free resources students often miss
       			free printing days
       			public kitchens
       			pop-up food programmes
       			after-hours safe routes

       	puzzle pieces students rarely see
       		many universities already have:
       			bookable rooms
       			mental health services
       			emergency numbers
       			food programmes
       			lab access
       			common rooms
       			scholarship notices
       		calm.college lets them surface these pieces simply
       			so students don’t have to hunt for them

       	how this integrates
       		PF volunteers liaise with the correct department:
       			wellbeing
       			student engagement
       			student guild
       			facilities
       			IT
       		the university gets:
       			a quiet posting panel
       			email-based or feed-based upload
       			clear posting guidelines

       	why this matters
       		students stay in control of the main spaces
       		universities can still help
       			by offering relevant information and resources
       		it builds trust on both sides:
       			students see useful support
       			universities see real engagement
       		the platform stays student-owned in feeling
       			even while integrating official support

       	result
       		a campus where:
       			student events form the culture
       			university events complement it quietly
       			resources that help students actually reach them
       			without calm.college ever feeling institutional



### Data

data (pronounced darta)

Truthfully, I'm not exactly sure if anyone has ever taken the initiative to just ask people if we can have their data, if it's for a good cause.


there are some things that are just inherient and that we have in aggregate as a result of people using calm.college, like: how many people make events, or how many people are on campus.

	leads to a better student experience
		both for yourself, locally on your device

fully transparent.
	we're a charity. we're trying to get money from your university. all our money are transparent.

	you can give us as much data as you want; this can make your university experience better by telling your university what you need as students, either for your demographic or cohort.

	you cannot be identified by your data. the data is public and on a public dashboard -- but your university has to pay for this first.

all data that a university 


#### Local data with reasonable.recipes

	part of the wider peaceful foundation ecosystem
		reasonable.diet is especially useful for university students
			eating well on a budget
			improving mental health through nutrition
		data intersects across projects
			eating habits sit alongside mood and activity in one dashboard
			students can import health data from their own devices
			all computed locally, never stored centrally

	mental health and nutrition are inseparable
		malnutrition does not lead to good mental health
		the current campus reality
			packet ramen is the baseline
			add an egg if you are feeling fancy
		these things sneak up on you
			slowly, until you realise your life is a mess
		calm.college makes the pattern visible
			clear, understandable trends over time
			an on-ramp into taking care of yourself

	physical health
		good diet as the foundation
			gut microbiome, energy, steady mood
		activity and time spent
			how people move, rest, and spend their day
		all intertwined with mental health
			not separate metrics — one picture

	food on campus
		students can share what they are cooking
			personal posts about what they are eating
			what others are making nearby
		university-level nutrition picture
			opt-in only
			if students are willing to share, the university sees broad nutrition trends
			leads to better campus food decisions

	the goal
		the most positive mental health outcome possible
		malnutrition is one of the biggest hidden problems on campus
			university students are poetically malnourished
		potatoes are cheap, healthy, and culturally neutral
			a practical starting point for anyone

	data and tracking
		brief nod to the privacy model
			everything computed on-device
			students pull their own trends, never forced to upload
		what students can see
			what they have been eating
			calorie and nutrition trends
			how diet correlates with mood
		helping people make better decisions
			if someone is feeling low, show them patterns that might help
			mood tracking alongside meals, sleep, and routine

	the warning
		sometimes you are just sad
			journaling helps
			but not everything needs to be a metric
		we do not want students optimising for a number
			turning mental health into a score would be horrid
			the goal is feeling better, not gaming a dashboard
		the data serves the person
			not the other way around



#### Boredom and learnstuff.today

	boredom as the entry point
		when students feel restless, they reach for something to learn
			learnstuff.today becomes the natural thing to check
			not forced — just there when they want it

	mindfulness bridges the gap
		from tracking feelings and health
			to gently suggesting small skills that might help
				"given how you are feeling, you might enjoy..."
			soft landing, no pressure

	interdisciplinary and random skills
		the goal is to become a more rounded person
			get more out of education
			have more to talk about with others
		examples
			juggling — good for the brain, easy to pick up
			other small physical or mental skills
			whatever feels interesting in the moment

	alone time matters too
		not everything is about socialising
			spending time alone with a skill is valuable
			quiet practice is its own form of calm
		students choose whether to share or keep it private
			community components exist
			but solo learning is equally valid

	suggested without agenda
		skills surface based on mood, interest, or curiosity
			students can browse freely
			or follow gentle suggestions
		no fixed path
			pick up what appeals
			drop what does not
			come back whenever

	self-directed analysis
		students can track what they have tried
			what helped when they were bored
			what improved their mood
			what they want to revisit
		it becomes personal data they own
			useful for understanding themselves
			never harvested or sold
		


### Privacy-respecting wellbeing statistics for charity

	overview
		calm.college is free for students
			no student pays, ever
		universities pay once the platform becomes meaningfully useful
			threshold: ~10% of enrolled students active
			before that, the ecosystem is still taking root
			after that, universities unlock deeper aggregated insights

	pricing model
		calm.college uses an income-tiered structure so universities everywhere
		can participate on equal terms.
		once a campus passes ~10% active adoption, the institution pays
		for the whole cohort at a rate matched to its region:

			– Tier 1 (very high income): USD $10 per student per year
			– Tier 2 (high–middle income): USD $6 per student per year
			– Tier 3 (middle income): USD $3 per student per year
			– Tier 4 (lower income): USD $1 per student per year

		the goal is fairness.
			rates roughly follow national income levels
			and the typical amount already spent per student on wellbeing
			and retention programmes.

		for most institutions this is far below existing spending.
			many already pay large sums for weaker tools:
				surveys with low response rates,
				consultants with slow turnaround,
				LMS analytics that miss most behaviour.

		the pricing remains simple and predictable:
			free for students,
			free for the university until real adoption is visible,
			and only then does the institution unlock the deeper aggregated insights.


	what universities get (aggregated only)
		full access to the campus-level dashboards
			engagement patterns
			anonymous mood trends
			tag usage over time
			activity across hangouts, groups, interests
		ability to define groups for analysis
			faculties, year groups, study modes, campuses, etc.
			always with safe thresholds to prevent identification
		live integration with university cohort structures
			all processed through the safe aggregation layer
			no personal data ever handed over
		all dashboards are public
			students can see exactly what the university sees
			creates shared accountability and clarity

	why this matters
		universities currently pay large sums for weaker tools
			surveys → expensive, low response rates
			consultants → slow, generic
			LMS analytics → surface-level and lagging
		calm.college fills the gap
			real engagement signals
			real behaviour patterns
			anonymous mood trends
			updated continuously, not quarterly

	two-way pressure (in a good way)
		students want better cohort data
			makes their lived experience better
			helps improve support and community
			gives their faculty clearer signals
		universities want better, clearer insights
			helps with wellbeing planning
			helps with retention
			helps target support more effectively
		public dashboards mean everyone sees the same thing
			removes distrust
			keeps incentives aligned
		(quiet bonus for universities)
			they can export the public aggregated data into
			their internal analytics tools if they want
			since the data is already anonymous and public
			this makes integration trivial without compromising privacy

	privately for the student
		no personal identity is ever shared with the university
			not names, not emails, not IDs
		only aggregated statistics leave the device
			on-device computation first
			anonymous upload second
		students know the privacy rules are fixed and transparent
			university cannot request deeper access
			university cannot deanonymise anything

	why universities pay
		the insights are better than anything they currently buy
		the model is trusted by students
		the public dashboards give them legitimacy
		the subscription anchors a healthier campus culture
		the cost is tiny relative to improved retention and support

	why students support universities paying
		the subscription keeps the platform free for students
		it improves cohort-level support and wellbeing decisions
		it ensures the university sees the real picture
		it strengthens Peaceful Foundation’s charity ecosystem




#### Good statistics for universities

	value

		calm.college provides a unique signal universities cannot get anywhere else
			real engagement → real students doing real things
			anonymous mood trends → week-by-week, semester-by-semester
			simple behavioural patterns that help unis understand what actually helps people
		universities currently pay far more for far worse data
			expensive surveys
			consultants
			limited attendance metrics
			most of it lagging, shallow, and disconnected from daily life
		calm.college fills the gap
			it shows how students feel and interact in real time
			in a way that is impossible to fake or inflate
			and without tying anything to individual identities

	why universities support it
		it helps them make better decisions
			early signs of burnout in certain faculties
			periods of loneliness spikes
			strong uptake of specific tags or activities
		cohort-level insights
			unis can analyse aggregated data for different groups
				first-years vs final-years
				faculty-level patterns
				commuter students vs on-campus students
			all of this stays anonymous, always above safe thresholds
		they can plug the aggregated data into their own analytics
			improving student wellbeing planning
			improving retention
			fixing blind spots they previously spent huge budgets trying to understand

	transparency
		the entire approach is radically transparent
			we publish exactly what universities see
			we show the whole data pipeline clearly
			we specify what is never stored, what is never shared, and why
		students can view the same “what your uni sees” demo
			no hidden fields
			no shadow profiling
			no exceptions
		we operate as a charity
			our incentives are aligned with students, not data extraction
			we want people to trust that this system is safe to use
			and safe to advocate for

	student trust and permission
		universities never see:
			names
			emails
			campus IDs
			mood logs
			health data
		only aggregated statistics leave the student’s device
			all raw data stays local
			on-device computation only
		students choose to share aggregated mood data into campus stats
			opting out is easy
			opting in feels good because it improves everyone’s experience

	visualisation for universities
		public dashboards (ethical by design)
			show anonymised trend lines:
				engagement by week
				mood averages
				participation growth
			never allows drilling down into individuals or tiny groups
		cohort-level breakdowns
			e.g. "Faculty of Engineering → average stress dropped 12% after week 6"
			or "48% of first-years interacted with a hangout this month"
		mental-health improvement indicators
			correlations between campus adoption and overall trend improvements
			anonymous, campus-wide view only

	why students want their uni to pay for it
		the data improves their own outcomes
			unis can finally see what actually helps students
			so support services get better
			proactive action becomes possible
			and wellbeing strategies become evidence-based instead of guesswork
		the system stays private
			universities never get access to identities or health data
			Peaceful Foundation never hands anything over
		it feels like funding something good
			a tool that improves daily life
			supports the charity ecosystem behind PF
			and helps other campuses adopt the platform

	fundraising mechanism
		universities subscribing supports Peaceful Foundation as a whole
			all money goes into expanding the tools
			makes it possible to offer everything free to students
			makes calm.college sustainable without advertising or data sales
		students understand this and are happy to advocate for it
			because they can see how directly it benefits them
			and because the privacy model is clear and trusted</pre>
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