"I was finally able to capture all my angst in writing. Then it became a required college textbook. Now, I have brand new angst."CS561041
Anxious Academics Mugs
Start their day with a laugh and a dose of encouragement. Our mugs for anxious academics feature witty designs that turn stress into humor—perfect for coffee breaks during intense study or grading sessions.
"I didn't finish the proof but I did write this poem about my struggle."
Postgraduates A group of posts on their way to class.
Worry tank
"This statement from your headmaster says that you can easily get a good degree...your bank manager says you can't."
An Archeologic Dig
'But do you realize what this report cart will do to my self-esteem?'
'I checked my symptoms on the internet and I think I might be dead!'
"And, of course, if I were to get the job and start feeling comfortable here I'd no longer need the security blanket."
'Your performance review is next Tuesday. You're allowed to bring a guitar and up to three backup singers.'
Before her first dressage competition, Kate suffered from Pre-Traumatic Stress.
"Oh no, I never replied to Theresa's email! And tomorrow I must call Steve.... What does Yara think of me?"
'Please give me the strength to ask for a raise without my voice breaking into an annoying falsetto and my brow all sweaty.'
Welcome Sufferers of Stage Fright
Tree growing
"My life is a powerful blast tocenter field easily snagged on the warning track."
The Job Interview
'You're in extreme danger because you eat too much. . .'
I hate group projects
"I'd like to extend a special welcome to those of you who are joining us for the first time, as part of a nightmare you're having."
'If my grades don't improve, I don't know what'll happen. Maybe they'll offer me a buyout.'
'She will not call on me, she will not call on me, she. . .'
"I'm searching my family history in hopes of finding some generational trauma or institutionalized oppression that would explain whole I'm failing all my courses."
"She dumped me the minute I flunked out of medical school."
Idlewild.
"Call me a dreamer, but I see a world in which I give speeches without pants and find myself in the final exam of courses I never signed up for."
You've been in there for quite a while, little buddy. Everything all right? Go away, Randy! Randy's rule #896: A confident person doesn't get tinkle-shy just because there's a long line waiting for him or her to finish. Still here. Go away!!!
'You're failing chemistry!' 'But...you're taking away my dream of becoming a professional athlete!'
'Apparently it was only his fear of heights that stopped him from jumping.'
"Young lady, if your grades don't improve, I'm going to let your father sign up for TikTok."
"At least you're not afraid to fail."
"So your grades are plummeting and you've stopped trying because you came to the realization that 'school is overrated'?"
"Turns out math class isn't the place for innovative thinking!"
Turn off the tv! Blasphemy. I have Extreme Partisanship Syndrome. I can't hear about politics. I get too riled up. It could kill me. No more Fox, or MSNBC, or even the networks. Fine, but there are other options. Can't this kill me too? Just the mind. Tonight on Biggest Loser: Jog eating.
"Are there any careers where I won't get replaced by an app?"
Anxious Academics Mugs Collection
Anxious Academics Pillows
Find the perfect pillow to add humor and comfort to any academic’s space—great for study breaks or unwinding after a long day of research.
Anxious Academics Prints
Decorate their study corner with prints that resonate with their academic life—humorous, inspiring, and uniquely relatable for the anxious scholar.
Anxious Academics T-Shirts
Explore our collection of clever t-shirts for anxious academics—ideal for casual days, study sessions, or making a statement about their love for learning amidst nerves.