However, because they have no actual interests of their own (or if they do, they squelch them in order to fit in) and merely pursue those that they think will look best on their college apps, they're zombies.

Meg Cabot
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This quote illustrates a particular type of person in college that lacks in real interests. This person will do anything for a good grade regardless of what it is. They have no idea what they want to do in life but they will do anything to get into a top school even if it means becoming a zombie. They will go out of their way to make sure that every aspect of their life looks good on their college application résumé.

Source: Airhead

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