If that was the case I would be chilling during my junior years. Juniors are usually given either grunt or low priority work while seniors get more "important"

If that was the case I would be chilling during my junior years. Juniors are usually given either grunt or low priority work while seniors get more "important" work. OTOH, it takes a lot to get your questions on RIGHT EARS when you're a junior, so wouldn't agree with your characterization at all.