Sophomore slump
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A sophomore slump or sophomore jinx refers to an instance in which a second, or sophomore, effort fails to live up to the standards of the first effort. It is commonly used to refer to the apathy of students (second year of college or university)[1][2] the performance of athletes (second season of play), singers/bands (sophomore album),[3] television shows (second seasons) and movies (sequels/prequels).
In the United Kingdom, the "sophomore slump" is more commonly referred to as "second year blues", particularly when describing second-year university students.
As well as referring to college students it is also a derogatory term for first Davis High School students.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Feinstein, Jessica. Sophomore slump sneaks up on students. Yale Daily News. 25 March 2004.
- ^ Henderson, Angela. Sophomore slump afflicts many students. The Lantern. 28 May 2008.
- ^ Lynskey, Dorian. Are you suffering from DSAS? The Guardian. 19 Sept. 2003.
[edit] External links
Howard Wainer (2007), "The Most Dangerous Equation", American Scientist 95
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