Monday, May 16, 2011

How Research Works: 30

ON THE PHONE: 8AM (LOCAL TIME)

JUNIOR GRAD STUDENT
I don't think I'm going to be able to come home this summer.

PARENTAL UNIT
But isn't your stipend only for the 9 months?

JUNIOR GRAD STUDENT
Nobody told the department that.  I don't get paid but I still need to be here.

PARENTAL UNIT
Huh?

PARENTAL UNIT
Grad school seems like a scam sometimes.

JUNIOR GRAD STUDENT 
You have no idea.

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