Academic Wishlist

I think the probability of any of these happening is the limit of 1/n as n goes to infinity.

Scheming

I just love when I have a whole week of nothing (in which I could have done work!) and then this happens.

Overconfidence

I wince when I look back over this one. Hits very close to home.

To Read

After a while, it becomes painful to look at them and be reminded of the number of books I have to read.

Academic Treadmill

It’s the end of the semester, so you’ve earned a small break before you hop back on!

Minimal Assumptions

“What if you’re in the middle of an exam and don’t have time to re-derive it?”

“Ah, well that’s easy stuff. You shouldn’t forget about that!”

More To Do

This is a problem all through academia. I strongly suggest a hobby (like drawing a webcomic) if you find yourself in this situation.

Preparation

“When I was your age, I did all the problems before the test!”

Author Long Jump

“To get to the last equality, the steps should be obvious. If they aren’t, please close this book and find something easier to read.”

Gas-Deadline Equivalence

“I’m going to get started early and finish this way before the deadline!”

(Ten minutes later.)

“Well, maybe I’ll just take it easy. I mean, just look at how much time is left!”