Graduation Day Gifts

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

'Remind me again, Dad. Why did you want me to get that college degree?'

"In my experience, telling a kid 'without an education you can't get a job', almost never works. But, 'without an education you can;t get a job to get money to buy new sneakers and C.D.s,' works every time."

They were right. Life did get better after middle school.

The Student Loan Crisis

Math Major Pennants. ISOSCELES. SCALENE EQUILATERAL.

Proctor addressing a university student

'I thought he was passing out homework!'

'It may not be a great report card but it beat the street expectations.'

"First I'm getting a Bachelor's Degree, the a Master's Degree, then a Doctor's Degree!"

Doctor surrounded by notes.

Professional student: giant fish in school.

" It was a jungle out there, but I quite liked it."

College tuition fees.

'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.

Unable to raise enough money for a trip to Paris, the Bartlesville High French Club had to settle for three days in Tulsa.

'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."

Eternal Student.

Reach for the Star.

"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."

"I still haven't decided if I want to be unemployed as an English major or as a Communications major."

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

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

"But everyone is befuddled by math."

Postgraduates A group of posts on their way to class.