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.