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Grad Student Humor

Grad school is a lot of work, but it can be fun too. Have a few laughs with these sites.
What PhD Really Stands For
You've always wondered... now you know.
Grad Student Humor
Find some oldies-but-goodies here.
The 12 Days of Research
Need a quick giggle? Sing this to the tune of "The Twelve days of Christmas"
Piled Higher and Deeper
A comic published twice a week in the Stanford Daily Newspaper. It's "the creation of a graduate student who really should be doing research instead."
Graduate School Barbie
What all the kids crave-- Grad School Barbie!
Spice up Your Thesis or Dissertation Defense
A collection of things to say and do that are guaranteed to spice up your thesis or dissertation defense.
What the Professor Says...and Means
Wonder what the professor really means? Or are you a professor trying to find the right way to express your ideas? Check out this fantastic list of "what the professor says" and "what the professor means" for insight.
You Might Be a Grad Student If...
This classic list is painfully true!
Grad School vs. Hell
Top 10 differences between grad school and Hell.
How to be a Terrible Thesis Advisor
Here's all the advice to hide from your advisor.
Dictionary of Useful Research Phrases
Looking for a break from writing up resarch reports?
Tom's Prof Cam
Graduate student Tom Jankowski has put his life, specifically his dissertation life, on the web! Now that he's completed his dissertation, visit Tom in his office via the Prof Cam and check up on whether he's working. A fun idea!

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