University Devotees Mugs

"We just want you to know that wherever you wind up going to college is fine with us, as long as it's someplace we can brag about to our friends."

"You're going to hate yourself."

"They've remained remarkably faithful to the text."

Dialogue

"I want a top education, but don't milk me dry with school fees."

'We're out of earshot now, so you can drop the phoney, Oxbridge accent.'

KAWAII T'AI CHI

Ten Years to get the Ph.D

Big Fish Little Fish Cardboard Box.

Teacher and students.

"Congratulations Professor, the committee 'okayed' your grant request."

'You know me, I'm a problem solver. I listen. I flirt with understanding. I move on.'

"Millstone is not yet a full professor."

"I considered riding my bike to work until I realized it involved pedaling and sweat."

Books on running a successful school,

No room to hang his diploma.

'...then I got my masters in psychology, and a year later I earned my Ph.D. in sociology. By the time I get my master in math and my doctorate in history, I'll be ready to retire.'

Turning with mathematical precision.

"I've spent more sending my son on college campus tours than I did getting my degree."

'And a second degree in Australian studies.'

Snowman outside library.

"I guess we love Uni because we get to narrow our minds with like-minded people."

'Quit basketball to concentrate on school. Are you crazy? Do you want to end up like all those other dreamers with a college degree and no job?'

"I'll be glad when this speech balloon strike is over...!"

'I admit I copied all my essays from the internet.'

"Being smart is great! I wish I was smarter! But I would never want to be a smart Alex. That would be annoying."

'I think I'm highly insightful for my age and don't call me missy!'

'Just because!'