The "IBU" can also be used to quantify the
scholastic experiences of
graduate students. For example, incurring significant
student debt can add up to 5 IBU to a student's score, while repeatedly doing pointless
menial tasks for one's
supervisor can easily result in +6 IBU. Losing one's
significant other because of excessive time spent in the
library/
laboratory can add a whopping 10-15 IBU. Graduate students could wear this score on their nametags at academic conferences, however this might conceivably be a
career-limiting move.