S.H.I.T.

Definition

A thinly-veiled reference to a prestigious but soul-crushing technical institute, where students trade their youth and sanity for a degree and lifetime bragging rights. It's the kind of place that Forbes loves and students survive through dark humor and Stockholm syndrome. The acronym says it all—when your college nickname is literally S.H.I.T., you know you're in for a rough four years.

Example Usage

My friend goes to S.H.I.T. and hasn't slept more than four hours in three semesters, but hey, at least it looks good on a resume.

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