Freshly Graduated Gifts

Day one, post grad

'Reading, writing and arithmetic are important, son. Someday you might sign autographs for money.'

'I have this fear of the real world...'

Blue Stockings - Woman revealing herself as author

Grad School Parent-Teacher Conference

'When I grow up, I want to be a hydraulic engineer...'

Big Bang Theory.

'Hmph. College kids.'

'No Renee, not until you get two degrees, pass a rigorous physical, and beat out thousands of other qualified individuals.'

'Never mind inspiration. I need background material on atomic physics.'

"No Timmy, I don't think your pencil has system requirments or upgrades you can download from the internet."

Reach for the Star.

Eternal Student.

"So, tell me a little bit more about this house training you mention on your CV."

"Actually, I'm hoping what I'm going to be when I grow up hasn't been invented yet."

"Well if I can't be a cowboy I'll be a lawyer for cowboys."

"My answers could be right. Your quiz just asked the wrong questions."

'So...you THINK you have what it takes to be a scientist...?'

Postgraduates A group of posts on their way to class.

"Great cruise except the zip lining got flooded."

"But everyone is befuddled by math."

The adoration of the gels.

"There's something weird about Emily. She actually likes school!"

"I didn't finish the proof but I did write this poem about my struggle."

Woman carries the world.

"Yes Dad, I passed math and now I'm passing chemistry and physics."

"I had all the right answers, but I had them in the wrong order."

"It's no my fault I got a D. The system is broken."

"I'm going to talk about the summer before last, it was much more fun."

'Mom, Dad! Look what I created in lab today!'

"Make a lot of money."

She was warned. Nethertheless she persisted.

Girl does mathematical equation. Man says 'Tut! Teenagers today and their problems ...'