In the world of academia, certain buzzwords and phrases are peppered throughout daily student life. These utterances become part of the fabric of college and university campuses. Here is a breakdown of 45 phrases you’ll hear students say way too often.
1. “What’s going to be on the test?”
2. “Is this going to be graded?”
3. “When is the assignment due?”
4. “Can I get an extension?”
5. “I’ll start studying tomorrow.”
6. “I just need to pass.”
7. “Do we need the textbook?”
8. “Can I borrow your notes?”
9. “Did you understand anything from that lecture?”
10. “I totally bombed that exam.”
11. “My major? Oh, I’m undeclared.”
12. “Sorry, I can’t; I have to study.”
13. “Do we have any group projects in this class?”
14. “I really should have gone to office hours.”
15. “Do we have a quiz today?”
16. “It’s not procrastination if it works.”
17. “When’s the drop deadline?”
18. “I pulled an all-nighter.”
19. “Who’s taking attendance?”
20. “Thank God for curved grades.”
21. “I can’t find available time slots for my advising appointment.”
22. “Let’s form a study group!”
23. “Oh no, I double-booked myself.”
24. “That was my last sick day.”
25. “Group projects are the worst.”
26. “Is submitting it late counted as partial credit?”
27. “Will there be extra credit opportunities?”
28. “Does anyone have a study guide?”
29. “What do you think will be the average for this class?”
30. “Wait, there’s a reading list?”
31. “So, what did I miss last class?”
32. “I wish I took an easier class.”
33. “I need coffee to survive.”
34. “Office hours were at the same time as my other class.”
35. “I spent more time on Netflix than studying.”
36. “Only one more week until break.”
37. “Did you hear about that TA? They’re so strict.”
38. “What’s our professor’s email address?”
39. “How many absences are we allowed?”
40. “Is this answer right?”
41. “You got 80%, and you thought it was bad?!”
42. “I should start working on the paper now.”
43. “What’s your major?” – The ultimate conversation starter.
44. “I’m not even trying to get an A anymore.”
45. “Is the final cumulative or only over new material?”
These phrases, while overused, identify a shared experience among students navigating their academic journeys. Keep your ears open for these expressions as you walk through campus and add them to your running list of student lingo!
