What is Student: Definition and 1000 Discussions

A student is primarily a person enrolled in a school or other educational institution and who is under learning with goals of acquiring knowledge, developing professions and achieving employment at desired field. In the broader sense, a student is anyone who applies themselves to the intensive intellectual engagement with some matter necessary to master it as part of some practical affair in which such mastery is basic or decisive.
In the United Kingdom and most commonwealth countries, the term "student" denotes those enrolled in secondary schools and higher (e.g., college or university); those enrolled in primary/elementary schools are called "pupils".

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    Math research ideas for high school student?

    So I've been accepted into a research program at my school, and I'm to come up with a research topic to work on over the school year. My mathematics is limited to geometry, though after this year will encompass trig and pre-calc. Anyway, I'm interested in pure mathematics, but obviously my...
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    Mechanical Engineering degree/transfer student Q's, advice highly recommended.

    Hello all, if you took the time to read this thread then I want to say thank you very much and I sincerely appreciate it. My dilemma is this: I am currently using my Post 9/11 GI Bill and attending community college to earn credits towards my new found major of mechanical engineering. I have...
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    Financial problems for an international student

    Hi, I am from a third-world country who studied BSc Physics at Imperial College London (in the UK) for two years. I had to pay 20,000 pounds as tuition fees annually and my parents managed that for two years, but then they had a financial problem when I was about to begin my third year. So, I...
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    Upper Division Preparation - Transfer Student

    Hello all I currently attend a California community college where I am preparing to transfer to a University of California campus - hopefully Berkeley - to study physics. I've had no difficulty in my lower division math and physics courses (calculus, differential equations, linear algebra...
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    Schools Tips and advice for a young college student majoring in (astro)physics?

    Hello, I'm majoring in physics and I'm starting my first physics course next semester. I'm pretty scared and I don't know what to expect. So I just wanted to know what I can start working on and what should I expect.
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    Managing Student Loans: Balancing Need and Responsibility

    Did you take it (or are you taking it) in college and if so, then how much? And would are you thoughts about paying it back with small grad school/post doc etc salaries?
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    Hi, new poster and first year EE student, I have a couple of questions.

    This is my second year of college, but my first year of EE (just decided that was the major I wanted.) In addition to a gen ed class (american government) and math classes (calc 1, and stats 1) I have a couple of EE classes, but I have no idea what to expect. I was hoping maybe some of you...
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    New Student Struggles: 4 Classes at Once

    Is Calc three, physics 2, digital logic and circuit analysis to much just starting at a new school? Any suggestions or comments are appreciated.
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    Second Year Student Looking For Advice

    Hello, I will be starting my junior year in fall as a biology major with a minor in chemistry. I entered college with a plan to apply to medical school. I have taken your basic classes for a biology major including genetics, ecology, cellular/molecular bio, chemistry, organic chemistry, and...
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    High School Student Text book question

    Anyone know of a good textbook that i can get off of amazon. I just want a good book to steer me in a good direction. Because i just study this a lot in my spare time and i don't have a decent source of information. Any textbook will do but i need something. The difficulty of the book does...
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    Schools Can someone explain grad school to a UK student.

    I am confused about the system of studying for a PhD in the US. I have just finished an undergraduate masters physics degree (4yrs), want to do research, but want to do it in the Earth sciences (specifically, ocean and atmospheric science). If I were to apply in the US would I have to take...
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    Engineering I am a student interested in power engineering

    Hi! I am a student from the US who is going into second year at a tech University and I am interested in becoming a power engineer after I finish my 4 year and obtain a bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering. I would like to consult and know more about this career option from other...
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    Indian science student in a fix

    Hi. I'm a twelfth standard student from India. (Education system is very different here from other place, be well acquainted before posting). I'm preparing for IIT JEE. But getting into IIT is not my real goal (it's a backup plan I guess). I want to get into a science college like IISc...
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    Free Time as a Graduate Student?

    I know Graduate School is hard and full of activities (Coursework, TA, RA,...), but I was asking to myself if there is a way to have some time to get a hobby to cope with the stress of studies. I was thinking about things like Sports, Music, or Home Improvement. Is there a way to get organized...
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    Programs American student going to UK for PhD.

    Hi, I am entering my last year of the BS in Physics program. I am looking at graduate schools around the US for PhD opportunities in optics and applied optics. I have never had the time to travel and I would love to go to the UK for a PhD. I am having a tough time understanding the...
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    Is computer compulsory for first year engineering student?

    I have a desktop with P4 and a gig ram(using right now). I didn't want to take it to my college since it is 1600 KMs from home and carrying a desktop there is follishness(laptop seems to be a better option). So is it mandatory to take computer to college or i can manage even without a computer...
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    Oil Tank Analysis for Formula Student Car: Heat Transfer Calculations

    Hi Guys, This is for my university project.I need to design a oil tank for the formula student car.The first stage is the analysis of the existing stock oil tank (Aprilia SXV 550 is the engine).I need to find out the heat lost/transferred from the of the existing oil tank.How can I calculate...
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    Automotive Heat Transfer Calc for Oil Tank in Formula Student Car

    Hi Guys, This is for my university project.I need to design a oil tank for the formula student car.The first stage is the analysis of the existing stock oil tank (Aprilia SXV 550 is the engine).I need to find out the heat lost/transferred from the of the existing oil tank.How can I calculate...
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    Transfer student seeking guidance

    Hello all, I'm on my third year of university majoring as a bio medical engineer at the moment. I have been considering moving away from home, and transferring to the University of California Santa Barbara, to study chemical engineering. My grades are great, my question is would you guys...
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    What Are the Best Books for a Future Physics Student to Study Over Summer?

    In the fall i will be starting my physics degree. I would like to begin studying over the summer because i really don't have much better to do. In high school I took up to pre-calculus, so I would like some books to begin learning calc, and then physics books to study after i learn some calculus...
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    Which direction to explore, books to buy for self-learning (high school student)

    I'm a Polish high school student (in Poland education is like this: preschool → primary school → middle school → high school (entrance age 16) → graduate school (entrance age 19~20)). My school is very good (in top 2.2% in Poland). I don't have problems with mathematics in school, but I have the...
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    College Student Seeking Advice Concerning Working Towards Getting A Theory Published

    Hello Physics Forum. I am in a highly unconventional predicament and was told by a friend this forum might be a good place to talk about my first steps into the world of science. So before I go on, let me give you background and also ask that you bear with me as I have a lot to say and will do...
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    Electronic engineering student needs help

    Being an electronic engineering,i want to pursue graduate study in physics after my graduation in electronic engineering.I'm interested in experimental particle physics/accelerator physics,but there is a thing,we have to choose a option to specialize in final year(e.g optoelectronic/signal and...
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    Programs Taking Topology vs. another major for an applied math student

    Hello, I'm an undergraduate who's going to be a senior this coming fall. I'm currently triple majoring in Mathematics/Engineering Physics/Biological Engineering. I'm also looking to enter graduate school in applied mathematics. My schedule for this last year all fits together quite well, except...
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    Schools Frustrated Physics Student in Spain: How Do My US Grad School Chances Look?

    I recently got back my final marks for the first half of my courses (3rd year physics in Spain) and am getting a little frustrated at the fact that my marks don't reflect the work I've put into them. Grades in my country's system work as follows: "Aprobado" (5.0-6.9/10) "Notable"...
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    Post-grad advice for current undergrad physics student please

    Hello, I'm a rising junior at Notre Dame, and I'm trying decide between two (maybe three?) career paths. There are some really knowledgeable people on here, so I wanted to ask for your advice in which path I should take. A little background: I took physics because I've always had a fascination...
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    A non-traditional student who could use some life advice

    I will try and keep this to-the-point. I'm 26 years old. I've been going to school on and off since I was about 19 while working. The years from when I was 19 until about 24 I was in exploring mode. I took a lot of generals. Neither of my parents went to college so I did not have a lot of...
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    Greek student going for grad studies in USA

    Hi, I'm freshman studying physics in the University of Patras (an unknown but demanding unversity but in Greece). My grades are good (3.2-3.7/4.0) and I have excellent recommendations. I just want to know what are the odds of getting into a great university in the USA (MIT, Princeton, Berkeley...
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    Honor student thrown in jail and fined

    This story makes me angrier than anything I've read in quite a long time. Here are 3 links to stories about it: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2150123/Exhausted-honour-student-shown-mercy-jailed-truancy--Works-jobs-support-family.html...
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    Personal introduction, OSU student.

    Hello folks, my name is Allan and I'm new here. Seems like a great forum. I'm looking for a study buddy at OSU. I'm an econ student switching over to a science and am prepping for honors physics in Autumn. Nothing overly cooperative - mostly for motivation. I'm in the honors program and at...
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    Advice for a late-start ME student

    Hello Physics Forums! I am new to the forums, but have been reading on here for a few months now. I have a couple questions I was hoping to ask you folks: I am beginning my undergrad work in engineering at the young age of 28. My first question deals with just that: will it be frowned upon...
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    Does This Schedule Look Too Heavy For A Freshman EE Student?

    I am an incoming electrical engineering freshman. Integral Calculus (4) Modern Physics: Waves, Optics, Quantum and Classical Mechanics (4) Physics Lab (1) EE 101 and Lab (2) Intro To Programming and Lab (4) Sculptural Ceramics (2) Freshman Year Experience (1) Programming is an...
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    Some advice for a perspective student in phyics?

    Hello fellow phyisics geeks, I am quite happy to finally find a forum in which the topic of physics is commonplace. I have am new here posting, but I have been reading posts here for a while. I do have some questions that I would really appreciate some help with. First a little about myself...
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    Conservation of momentum: Student walking on surfboard find resultant velocity

    Homework Statement A 55 kg student stands on a 4.6 kg surfboard moving at 2.0 m/s [E]. The student then walks with a velocity of 1.9 m/s [E] relative to the surfboard, relative to the water. Neglect Friction. Answer: 0.25 m/s[E] Homework Equations m1vi1 + m2vi2 = m1vf1 + m2vf2 The...
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    Who is better? student or tutor?

    Do you think a postgrad maths student would be a better high school maths tutor than a typical high school teacher?
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    Schools American student looking at physics grad school in Canada

    Hello, I am a student currently in my junior year that is starting to narrow down his graduate school search. I am primarily looking at Canadian schools for grad school at the moment, and I was just looking for some advice as to which schools would be the best ones for me to apply to. The...
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    Internship in nuclear engineering for a foreign student

    Hi ! I am a French student in nuclear engineering, I will complete my master degree next year and between February 2013 and July (or August) 2013 I will have to do an internship to practise all I have learnt. I will have studied nuclear technology, reactor physics, thermal hydraulics...
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    Beginning Engineering Student Exploration

    Hi, I am currently a beginning engineering student. I'm thinking mechanical engineering, but nothing is really set in stone. I am trying to spend a lot of this summer exploring different aspects of engineering and actually go out and go through the entire engineering process of designing...
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    Student Left in Cell 5 Days W/O Food or Water by DEA

    Horrendous: Source: DEA Ignored All My Cries: Student | NBC San Diego http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/daniel-chong-ucsd-san-diego-dea-149758275.html
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    Does a 2 Light-Year Long Steel Bar Move Instantly When Pushed?

    I'm a physics teacher and one of my AP students posed the following question: "if there was a steel bar 2 light years long and you moved it forward a couple inches, would the other end move forward a couple inches immediately or would there be a delay?". We'd been discussing electric fields, so...
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    Questions for a Mechanical Engineer from a High School Student

    Hello, I am a high school student and am trying to complete an assignment to interview someone in a career field I am interested in - mechanical engineering. Would anyone be willing to answer these questions for me? A PM would be fine if you can. I really appreciate it! What are your...
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    Want to be an Engineering Student - a few questions

    Want to be an Engineering Student -- a few questions I'm a 21 year old young man who has been dealing with trials and tribulations of life. I've been in college since I graduated high school and I've never had a major or career path and I never really knew what I wanted to do with my life...
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    Can a graduate student afford his/her time on gaining industrial skills?

    Hi. I will be starting undergraduate studies in mathematics in this autumn. Given the unemployable nature of the subject only with a bachelor's degree, I will most definitely pursue graduate studies. At this point, I am not wholly determined to go for a Ph.D., and I am not sure about my...
  44. Lebombo

    Calc student stuck on business application: revenue for 1 additional item

    Homework Statement A company mines low-grade nickel ore. If the company mines x tons of ore, it can sell the ore for the price p = 225 - 0.25x dollers per ton. How much revenue will the company make by selling an additional 1 ton of ore on top of what is being produced to maximize revenue...
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    Good oscilloscope for an EE student

    Hello everyone, I'm trying to acquire a used oscilloscope that I can setup on my workbench at home. I want one that will work well for an EE student, only cost around a couple hundred bucks, and be sufficient for the first couple of years as an engineer. Is there is a particular brand or...
  46. S

    How to really learn c? Comp sci student

    How to really learn c? Comp sci student So i have read about 2 books about c, currentlybtaking a c class but I am having a bit of a learning issue When the class first stared it was very easy, i got everything and was able to do all book excersices without problem, printf, scanf, ifs, for...
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    Programs Math PhD student missing some background - what to do?

    Hi guys, After taking some time off after my undergraduate degree in Math (in Australia), I've decided to go back and do a PhD in Mathematics. I applied for a variety of postgrad programs in the US and Australia. Due to the break between undergrad and postgrad, and a few holes in my...
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    Courses What's a typical course load for grad student

    I'm going to be a first year grad student in the Fall. What is a typical course load in grad school? I will be leading recitation for 2 hours a week, plus 2-3 hours of "office" hours. I know most people take 12-15 or so hours during underdrad, but this seems like too many for grad school. I was...
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    Physics Any research topics for a undergraduate student in modern physics?

    I ve browsed many sites and wasted most of my time for finding a better topic but most of my friends managed to publish papers in there interested topics(other than modern physics)..I m really desperate to publish a paper since its getting late..Can anyone please suggest a better topic in modern...
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    New Research Grants and Student Essay Competition

    New Frontiers in Astronomy and Cosmology International Grant and Essay Competition Celebrating the Centenary of the Birth of Sir John Templeton Grants to support bold, innovative research by scientists and essay prizes to inspire a new generation of thinkers exploring these four deep and...
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