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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  1. Simfish

    Student Membership Benefits at APS: Is It Worth It?

    The benefits are listed at http://www.aps.org/membership/student.cfm You get a free online subscription to Physical Review Letters, Reviews of Modern Physics or one section of Physical Review. But is that really a benefit if your university already has access to these journals?
  2. Duderonimous

    Physics related interniships for a student

    Hello, I am wondering what you would recommend to an aspiring physics student as far as getting an internship (orange county,CA). No need to be location specific but if anyone has any advice it would be greatly appreciated. I plan on applying to UCSD as a transferee and I've read that it is...
  3. A

    Help! SOS from a Student Applying to IISc

    Hello. I know this is not the right place but I need the widest possible audience. I filled out the application for the Indian Institute of Science a few days back. To my horror they somehow managed to change my subject for class XII from maths to biology.There is some problem with the site-- I...
  4. M

    Courses High School Student Looking for College Physics Course in New England

    Hi, I'm a high school student...I was wondering if anyone could help me find a college where I'd be able to take a physics course over the summer (it doesn't matter if it's for credit or not). I live in Massachusetts, and would prefer a program in New England. If there are any pre-AP or SAT II...
  5. U

    Computer Science Niche for Mathematically Inclined Student

    Howdy, I am currently a Texas sophomore at community college. Attached in .DOC format is a list of the coursework I have completed by the end of this semester. I am planning to transfer to UT-Austin for the Spring 2012 semester with a double major in Mathematics and Computer Science. I...
  6. X

    Grad student quality of life at Harvard and Stanford?

    Can anyone tell me about the quality of life as a grad student at Harvard and Stanford? I've been accepted to the PhD physics programs at both schools and have no idea which one to choose. Since both schools are excellent academically and I don't yet have a specific area I want to specialize...
  7. Simfish

    How common is research where the student (undergrad or grad) has to find the tool to

    Searching for the tool often takes a lot of time, so the professor is often better off outsourcing the work to the student (and the student can often take advantage of his Web 2.0 connections). I'm just curious. I actually think that this is the type of research that I would do best at, since...
  8. P

    Hi i'm an applied maths student i'd like to study about catenary

    hi I'm an applied maths student i'd like to study about catenary.. where can i get details of catenary and its applications in detail?which book i can refer or is there any website i can go for?
  9. U

    Aerospace Engineering Projects for Final Year Student

    hey guyz i am a student of aerospace engineering(6th smester). now i have to choose my final year project. can anyone give me ideas of some exciting aerospace engineering projects which involve designing, controls and febrication. m waitng for ur reply...
  10. S

    Do you have any suggestions for a mechanical student's project?

    I am a mechanical student, i have to take a project in my university. However, i am still facing probelm in choosing title of project. The project can be either hardware or software. For hardware, i am quite interesting in passive solar. such as passive cooling. Do you all have any...
  11. I

    1st Year Grad Student (need advice).

    I'm a 1st year graduate student, and until yesterday I was absolutely certain I wanted to do theoretical physics. After talking to the 1st year graduate advisor, I am not not so sure. While he didn't say anything I didn't know (3 postdocs minimum, few academic jobs, less industry jobs than...
  12. F

    Overwhelmed Student Struggling to Pass Quantum Mechanics

    Hello.. I'm taking my first Quantum Mechanics class and I've already failed my first exam (20%) although the class average was about 40%, I feel that I may fail this semester which would set my graduation date back a year, ruin my gpa, and my chances of getting into a grad school I've picked...
  13. maverick_starstrider

    Interpretations of Quantum for a Graduate Student

    Hi, I'm a physics PhD student who is a little curious about interpretations of quantum mechanics (specifically Aharanov's Time-Symmetric theories and Relational interpretations, but others as well). I am interested specifically only in interpretations that are valid in QFT (I can't say I...
  14. D

    My thesis group mate is an A student but doesn't work at all

    He doesn't show up in our group project(circuit testing, documentation, software etc.). My batch mates think he's the smart kid. He only relies on Test scores, but when it comes to projects (not only thesis) he doesn't show up/ work at all. He even gives us the worst excuse we've ever heard...
  15. S

    Encouraging A Physics Student

    My 14 year old son loves reading about particle physics and astronomy but hates his physics class. He said to me, "Mom, it's all about motion and vectors. It's boring." How do I encourage him to stick out the foundational stuff when he's really interested in quantum mechanics and dark matter? Is...
  16. K

    Programs When someone says I'm a Math Major , does that mean she is a student or

    When someone says "I'm a Math Major", does that mean she is a student or... When someone says "I'm a Math Major" does that mean she is a student or does it mean that she has already graduated? Is there a way to tell or is this an ambiguous term?
  17. S

    EE Student's Guide to Choosing a Computer for 3rd Year

    So I am staring my 3rd year of EE, taking calc 3, physics 2, and other crap. So i currently have a macbook pro 13" (2.2 dual core cpu) with 8gb of ram and 2 ssd running in raid 0. Its very fast for what i do now.. (basic programming) a) My question is simple, since most (if not all) of the...
  18. FeDeX_LaTeX

    Enhancing My CV/Resumé with Volunteer Work as a Student in Year 11

    Hello; I am a student in Year 11 (second year of GCSE). I am looking for ways to 'enhance' or add more to my CV/resumé and I have chosen to try and do some volunteer work, in the hopes of making myself try to stand out and possibly increase my changes of getting into university. I already...
  19. I

    Engineering What does it take for an engineering student to

    Get good job offers coming straight out of college? Hi, I will be a Sophomore at Georgia Tech next year and I wanted to know what it takes to get the good job offers out there. I know academics are important but what other factors are there that makes a student valuable? Besides the co-op...
  20. E

    College student. Should I memorize

    guys should I memorize the conversion ex, 1 this equals that? Or will they ALWAYS be provided on exams? I don't want to take the risk. If there are teacher who won't provide it, I don't want to take the chance I want to commit it to memory now. At the moment I'm studying the basics of Chemistry...
  21. C

    Non-Traditional Student whom needs some advice please

    Hello, I'm returning to school in the fall of 2011 to pursue a second bachelor's degree - I intended to triple major in: [Physics, Math and Astronomy] and then enroll in a PhD program to study high energy particle physics. It has been a while since I attended college and, as a...
  22. F

    Biomedical engineering studies for french student

    Hello! I'm French but I'd like to study biomedical engineering abroad as it's absolutely NOT widespread here. This year is my second year studying maths, physics, engineering science, chemistry in university but I don't mind starting from scratch, I'm still 18. I've already searched a lot...
  23. A

    Can you be a grad student but still broke?

    I know if you work in some major cities the life expenses would be scary, but wouldn't your salary also be much higher than those less prosperous places? Also, about those loans and mortgages... shouldn't you be able to pay them back within months?
  24. ╔(σ_σ)╝

    Electrical Engineering student

    This is kind of a career/academic guidance topic so I am not sure where to put it. I guess it should be fine here ?! My dilema is the following... I am an Electrical Engineering student, I never really loved EE but went into it because my parents and I thought it would be a better career...
  25. S

    International student question

    Hi , Guys . I'm 20 years old international student . I want to apply for an undergraduate physics program at a USA university . I did not graduate from american high school . can you please guide me through some universities but with decent fees . Also I teached myself quantum mechanics and some...
  26. Z

    Physics undergrad for international student

    Can you guys suggest me some universities/colleges (preferably in the US) that have great physics undergrad programs. By great I mean places where there is a lot of faculty-student interaction, small class size, rigorous curriculum and some undergrad research opportunities. In short, places...
  27. E

    High School Student Seeking Path to Astrophysics Career

    Hi guys, I am an high school student from italy and I am a junior. I am looking for my path carrer, which is very difficult to find. I would like to be an astrophysicist, but on the other hand I am really interested in theoretical physics. I wonder which the difference between an astrophysics...
  28. D

    Gifts for a Physics student

    Hey all, my fiance needs ideas for xmas presents for me. When she asks me I really have no clue what I want, seeing that I'll be on break from school soon I think it would be neat to get some kind of programmable robot. Although, I'm completely new to programming and really have no clue as to...
  29. L

    Advice for 8th standard student

    Hello, I study in the 8th standard and am a fanatic about maths and physics. My knowledge in Math is upto Partial Differential Equations and I know physics upto Halliday-Resnick level. I don't know how to progress further. Could anybody please help ?
  30. M

    Good Researcher, Bad student ?

    Is this possible? I find myself thriving in the research environment, but I would not call myself a very good student...are there different skills involved, from your experience? Has this happened to anyone else?
  31. A

    Grad Student deciding upon research field

    I'm currently a first year graduate student at a school that has research in AMO, Condensed Matter, Astrophysics and Particle physics (theoretical and experimental). I would like to conduct research over the summer but I'm having difficulty figuring out what I would like to research. I would...
  32. V

    Do I stand a chance at becoming a math Ph.D. student?

    I'm interested in the idea of getting a Ph.D. in math. I'm currently pursuing a BS at a mediocre school in Math and Computer Science. My tentative mathematics plan is Calculus I-III, Linear Algebra, Number Theory, Elementary Topology I-II, Elementary Modern Algebra I-II and "Advanced Calculus"...
  33. H

    Burning Off" 200 Cal: How High Must Student Climb?

    Homework Statement A 100-kg student eats a 200-Calorie doughnut. To "burn it off", he decides to climb the steps of a tall building. How high (in m) would he have to climb to expend an equivalent amount of work? (1 food Calorie = 103 calories.) Homework Equations W = Fd The Attempt...
  34. T

    Mathematics Ph.D Student trying to learn Conformal Field Theory

    Hi everybody, I'm not entirely sure if this should be posted here or in the Quantum Physics section, if a moderator feels it would be more suitable there, please feel free to move it. As the title indicates, I'm a mathematics Ph.D student (studying Vertex Operator Algebras) and I'm interested...
  35. Q

    Courses Short Courses for Mech. Eng. Student: C++, Elec., Pneu. Ind. Ctrl.

    is learning C++ worth it to be studied? electronics?(i took this last semester but i think the hands-on part are not enough). how about pneumatic industrial controls? ...or can you suggest any other short courses? pls give me some good advice. pls pls pls. thanks in advance :D note: when...
  36. J

    Few questions about engineering from a 1st year student

    Hi, i am a first year engineering student at the university of regina in cananda. I just have a couple questions to ask some other more senior engineer people. First off, how active are these forums? And, are there other, more active forums geared towards engineering i should check out? What...
  37. S

    Calculating Accelaration Due to Gravity for Year 10 Student

    I am in year 10 and I am very interested in physics, but I came up researching on this topic of acceleration due to gravity, but when I looked this question 'accelaration due to gravity is 9.81ms-2. what is the value in imperial units (ft.s-2)' I really wanted to work it out so badly. Could...
  38. K

    More Homework Help for Frustrated Student

    My teacher doesn't give me enough homework and i want more. I can only learn by practicing but he doesn't give me enough. So if anybody can give me a site, it would be great.
  39. F

    Resume building for math PHD (current MS student)

    Hello all, I did my BS in finance and business management (fluff, I know) in 2007. I worked for three years but starting in 2009 I got bored and took some undergrad classes in math. I had some calculus as an undergrad but I took advanced calculus, real analysis and ODEs over 2009-2010...
  40. M

    Schools Suggestions for a first year college student

    First of all I am new to these forums and I thought I would introduce my self. My name is Mitchell and I am a first year engineering student at the University of Michigan. Now I've always been interested in Nuclear Engineering. My dad really got my started and it just seems a lot more...
  41. B

    Friction help. AP Physics C student

    [b]1. A 2.5 kg block is initially at rest on a horizontal surface. A horizontal force of magnitude F = 6.0 N and a vertical force of magnitude P are then applied to the block. The coefficients of friction for the block and surface are μ_s = 0.40 and μ_k = 0.25. Determine the magnitude of the...
  42. S

    Get Physics Help for Mature Students: Understanding SUVAT Equations and More

    Homework Statement Hi, I'm a mature student and I'm finding access to physics a real challenge could anyone help me understand these two questions. We covered SUVAT equations but still I think they are pretty vague. 'Sarah aims a gun at Jim, with a view to killing him. She stands 300m away and...
  43. A

    Schools 1st Gen Minority College student, lost in a forest. Please HELP

    High school stats: 1860 Sat 87-88 GPA Top 33% No extra currics. I got into a nice state school but couldn't afford it (I got 20K but still came short by 10-15K). Now I am at a Community College. I am taking Bio 102/Pre Calc/Engl 101/Speech 101. I want to finish my 2 year Associates in...
  44. R

    Chinese Postgraduate Seeks Career Suggestions - Mechanical Engineering

    now,i am a postgraduate in NEU china,major in Mechanical Engineering,but i don't know what should i work at? hope give me some suggestion.
  45. S

    Ask a Blacksmith Student: Building a Gate with Cogs & Counterweight

    Hi I am an artist blacksmith student and am looking at building a gate that incorporates engineering mechanisms and am a bit stumped, so I am looking for advise I intend to build a gate from forged steel and cogs I want the gate to be linked to a counterweight that is lifted as the gate is...
  46. ShayanJ

    At last I became a physics student

    Hi all people I'm writing this post just for saying things that are deep inside my heart and don't now who to tell. I don't know where it began but a day came that I found myself searching for physics stuff every where.reading,watching and listening anything related to physics.And enjoying...
  47. romsofia

    Schools Research as a high school student?

    "Research" as a high school student? How would it look when applying to colleges? Will it be considered as a "boost" if you had "research" over a summer or two compared to someone who hasn't? Note by research I am implying an internship!
  48. B

    Chances of getting into CalTech as an international student

    Hello everyone! I'm a senior in a Gymnasium in Europe and I want to apply to CalTech. Last year I spent in the US as an exchange student and I got familiar with the US education then. I took just 1 AP course there (Chem) b\c they didn't let me take more (it's going to be too hard for you...
  49. Evo

    News State attorney launches bizarre Internet war on openly gay college student

    http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_upshot/20100929/us_yblog_upshot/state-attorney-launches-bizarre-internet-war-on-openly-gay-college-student;_ylt=AhXNSpSGQD8oYgT.j_UZkXtH2ocA;_ylu=X3oDMTVyZGQ0ZG50BGFzc2V0Ay9zL3libG9nX3Vwc2hvdC8yMDEwMDkyOS91c195YmxvZ191cHNob3Qvc3RhdGUtYXR0b3JuZXktbGF1bmNoZXMtYml6YXJyZ...
  50. U

    Physics A physics undergrad university with specific criteria for a SAM student

    hi, am new in this forum thing, from Malaysia, currently pursuing South Australian Matriculation, graduating in 2010. I would like to major in physics and later be a lecturer whilst conducting researches. Would prefer to study overseas. Which university or college would be suitable with the...
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