Graduation Day T-Shirts

"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.

Proctor addressing a university student

'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.

'Hmph. College kids.'

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

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

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

Eternal Student.

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

Reach for the Star.

"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."

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

Postgraduates A group of posts on their way to class.

Department of Theatre, Film and Television: Lights...Camera...Unemployment!

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

The adoration of the gels.

"Great cruise except the zip lining got flooded."

"But everyone is befuddled by math."