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. WillofMalazan

    Advice for a Non-Traditional Physics Student

    I am currently a Junior at a small, private college in North Carolina. I am going to my school because it is 25 minutes from my house, so I can commute rather easily. I am majoring in Physics, since the school doesn't offer degrees in Engineering. However, I do plan on getting my Master's in...
  2. R

    Engineering College student with question about power engineering jobs

    I am currently a Junior. If I get an entry level job that involves software engineering, would it be hard to land my second job involving power engineering? Also, I know the job market for power engineering is good so how would I get experience with it before I graduate? I'm taking a class...
  3. B

    MHB Solving Trig Questions: Beginner Student Seeks Help

    Hi Team... Hope you can help me as I'm sooo confused right now. I've only been doing Math for about 4 months :( Any direction as to how to start solving this problem would be amazing...Fire Rescues Fire trucks with extension ladders are used regularly to remove people from burning buildings...
  4. R

    How difficult is Topology for a pure Physics student?

    Hi, I'm hoping someone here can shed some light, I'm currently in my 3rd year of my Physics degree and have discovered I really don't have the mind to memorise / reproduce paragraphs of text. Even if I understand the concepts it takes me a LONG time for my brain to take text in. Maths however I...
  5. H

    Schools American Student Doing Graduate School Abroad

    Does anyone have advice or tips for American students wishing to pursue a PhD abroad? Background: I graduated with my BS in 2012 in aeronautical engineering. My major GPA was a 3.7(5?) but my cumulative was a 3.44. I briefly attended graduate school from 2012 to 2013, but left due to funding...
  6. V

    Feeling fairly hopeless (relationships as a grad student)

    So I'm a slightly older than average grad student that is off to a very good start academically-speaking. I've never had as many good things going for me in my life than at this stage. Behind me are my days of crippling insecurities, being perpetually physically sick (having dipped 15kg below a...
  7. F

    Ph.D. Student in Nanotechnology Considering a Career in Physics

    I´m now 30 years old (born in 1984) and I will be done with my Ph.d. in Nanotechnology in Mexico City. I am planning on getting married with my girlfriend (who is a U.S. citizen) on June 2016 and go live to the United States. I am now thinking what I would like to do after getting done with the...
  8. L

    Technology related hobby for a college student

    Let's say you are a college student with not much disposable income and looking for a hobby. I want to learn to be more savvy with the devices and objects in the world. Have some idea of how to fix a car, how to fix things in the house, know how the house works inside, be less clueless when I...
  9. TheNerdConstant

    15 year old physics nerd bids everyone hello

    Hi I have been passionate about physics for the last 4 years self taught up to about the first year of university level. I have found this website because now, at this key point in my life i need the guidance and knowledge that people from scientific fields only posses. I am interested to meet...
  10. A

    Career advice for a Swedish undergrad physics student

    I'm a Swedish undergrad physics student who needs help to decide on possible career paths. I've read a lot of the threads here in Career Guidance, and it has been very helpful but some questions remain. I have thought a lot about what I want and why, and also what I don't want, but since I don't...
  11. S

    Engineering Student Seeking Honest Opinion on Lab Reports

    Hi all, I am currently a student (undergraduate, third year) on a 4 year degree in engineering. I would like some opinion on lab reports, for which I received poor-ish results (60% average). Would someone here be willing to take a look at my write-ups and give me a honest opinion?
  12. I

    Interested in going into Electrical field (highschool student)

    Going to Electrical field..(high school student) I recently began applying to colleges. I am planning on attending a 2 year community college first, but the college only offers electrical engineering technology so I had a few questions. 1. What is the difference between Electrical Engineering...
  13. F

    Is freshmen-level "all-physics" text worth buying/having as an advanced student?

    A senior engineering student would like to have a copy of calculus (like Stewart or Thomas-Finney) handy to look up from time to time while solving an engineering or physics problem. My question is, can the same be said about a freshman level physics text, like Halliday-Resnick or...
  14. F

    Engineering Should I go into engineering as mature student?

    Hi y'all question that has been on my mind for awhile. Currently I'm 21, and I'll be finishing my undergrad in Politics this summer. Before when I wanted to go into diplomacy and/or policy making but now I'm not really interested in doing that, or at least I don't want to do it for some 50 odd...
  15. T

    Chemical engineering first year student

    hello friends my name is thembile from South africa starting next iam going to study chemical engineering via distant learning i was hoping to be given tips and what to expect and be given recommendations about what kinda books must i study in advance to equip myself regarding physics and maths...
  16. Quarlep

    Physics Textbook for A High School Student

    I am 17 years old and I am very curious about physics I am studying Leonard Susskind Lectures And I am in Lecture 2.Could you advice me textbook.about physics My english is not very good so ıt must be simple english.I am also read boks about physics but they are so simple...
  17. K

    A physics student is sitting on a rotating platform angular velocity question

    Homework Statement A physics student is sitting on a rotating platform. He is holding a heavy weight in each of his outstretched hands. At request of his physics instructor(!) he carries out various manoeuvres to try to change his angular velocity. Which of the following scenarios are described...
  18. 22990atinesh

    What Magazines should a Computer Science Student read

    What Magazines or Journals a Computer Science student must read, In order to be in touch with recent research work in Computer Industry. Should I get a subscription of IEEE Xplore Digital Library or some other website like it.
  19. NATURE.M

    Research Opportunities for Canadian Student

    Hey, I am currently looking for potential 2015 summer research opportunities. And as the title suggests I am a 2nd year Canadian undergraduate physics and computer science student, hence places like NASA are not possible since such opportunities require US citizenship. I know its earlier...
  20. UUCCO

    Mathematics Major: Career Options for a Frustrated Physics Student

    :mad: I can't stand physics anymore, I'll change my major to Mathematics. Anyone knows the careers for Mathematics major?:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:
  21. A

    Textbook recommendations for a high school math student

    My brother is currently doing his AS/A-Levels (11th - 12th grade) for maths and further maths. However he is unsatisfied with his textbooks as they focus purely on memorisation and don't really explain the mathematics behind concepts. He wants textbooks that not only teach the content but also...
  22. B

    Schools Senior Year Student -- What US universities are good for physics?

    Hello, I've been wondering about universities in the US. So what are relatively good universities in physics with a low tuition and good financial aid for international students? (Good universities in physics as in those that come in second or third after the "famous and prestigious"...
  23. B

    As a Physics Phd student, what are the skill required for Quant?

    First of all I read a lot info from post by twofish-quant but I am not sure if its outdated already. So I am currently in the second year of my grad school (PhD program) in physics, specialized in observation cosmology (galaxy survey aiming at Dark Energy/inflation/BAO/...). As much as I like...
  24. Rocket50

    Introducing Myself: 2nd Year U of T Student in Maths & Physics

    I've seen a lot of people making introductions and since I'll probably be here for a while, I might as well do the same. I'm a second year student at the University of Toronto doing a specialist (honors) program in Mathematics and Physics. I'll probably need a lot of help from here, since...
  25. C

    UK student wanting to do PhD in the US

    So first I will lay out my background, I am about to start QFFF (Masters) at Imperial College in the UK, I graduated from my undergraduate degree with a strong first class honours which I believe is a 4.0 GPA in the US (top 10% of my class) and first class project (from which I will be getting...
  26. R

    Age for PhD Student: Is 30 Too Late?

    Hello Everyone :) I would like to ask about the age of the normal PhD student. Is it too late to begin the PhD at 30 ? I would like to apply for a position in nanoscience. Is it difficult to get such position with the age of 30 ? What is the more important, the age or the grades of...
  27. davidbenari

    Prospects as a US student in Mexico

    I was born in the US but have lived in Mexico all my life. I'm studying Engineering Physics at the international honors program at the Tecnológico de Monterrey and currently have a 4.0 GPA. I wanted to know what you think about this path, especially considering that I want to go to...
  28. S

    On entering the Aerospace Industry (current student):

    Hello everyone, I have decided to become an Engineer specifically to work on Space Technologies. I am just about to enter my Junior year of University. I was wondering what the best path would be to become an Astronautical Engineer, as I very much want to help engineer space-craft, rovers, etc...
  29. BrainMan

    A student holding weights angular momentum problem

    Homework Statement A student sits on a rotating stool holding two weights, each of mass 10 kg. When his arms are extended horizontally, the weights are 1 m from the axis of rotation and he rotates with an angular speed of 3 rad/s. The moment of inertia of the student plus the stool is 8 kg*m^2...
  30. N

    Advise for engineering student interested in physics?

    Hello everyone, I'm new to PF and it seems like a great community. I have a few questions about physics education and I'd be very thankful for any responses (really, anything is greatly appreciated!) and insight you all may have. A little background: I am a 4th year mechanical engineering...
  31. Adoniram

    How to address professors properly as you continue as a PhD student?

    Hello all, I've heard various opinions on this topic, so I thought I would open it up to a wider audience: I am entering a PhD program this fall, and am just curious about proper etiquette. As an undergrad, I always referred to my mentors and professors as Dr. So-and-so, or Professor...
  32. 1

    Schools What is the reputation of the Colorado School of Mines among engineers?

    Hi, I'm a rising high school senior and I figured that this would be a good place to ask questions regarding the Colorado School of Mines. I was wondering how engineers regard this school because I had never heard of this school until I saw an ad somewhere. It seems like a very good school but...
  33. J

    Engineering Radiological Health Engineering Student

    Hey everyone, I am a 2nd year student at Texas A&M University studying Radiological Health Engineering which is a good mix between Health Physics and Engineering. This fall I will be entering my second year and have some decisions to make. I gained a good amount of hours in high school that...
  34. K

    Math student want to study physics

    Hi, I am a PhD student majoring in abstract algebra and I want to learn physics_self-study_, what books do you recommend ?
  35. S

    Aerospace engineering student who wants to get into astrophysics

    Hello all, This fall, I will be entering my freshman year at the University of Michigan, where I intend to study aerospace engineering. It has always been my dream to work in the space industry, and as such I've been considering the possibility of expanding into astrophysics to satisfy my...
  36. P

    Good affordable laptop for college student?

    Can anyone out there recommend an affordable laptop for a college student. Going in as a physics/math major so needs to be able run mathematica and similar programs decently. This is the one I was thinking about going with. Thoughts...
  37. J

    Help Needed: Struggling Engineering Student in Physics 1

    I need your help everyone. I'm an engineering student, freshman, I finished calc 1 & 2, and chemistry. Im taking physics 1 this summer session 1, but I failed in it already. I don't really know what to do. I don't know how if I would take it in Fall semester. I mean summer courses are...
  38. S

    Physics Guidance for a maths student

    I am a B.Sc. 2nd year student of Maths (Honours-equivalent to an US Maths Major), Physics and Computer Science(Probably equivalent to US Physics minor and CS minor) in a college in India. I hope to become a specialist in Mathematical Physics later on. Since my background knowledge of core...
  39. C

    Grad student in physics, want to transfer, want to know my chances

    I'm at a "top 50" school. I've developed a strong interest in geometrical physics. But my school doesn't have anybody working on geometrical physics. So I want to transfer. However, I'm lacking confidence due to my label as a "transfer student." Here's my background. Sorry if it's long...
  40. I

    Programs Curious about STEM degrees and their value to a mature student

    When I was a teenager I had a chance at making a life as an athlete, and basically neglected my education because I had bad grades anyways. Eventually I was injured, and had to move on. I tried working a few jobs, but I soon realized I was never going to be happy in those jobs. Anyways, I...
  41. C

    Letters of Recommendation for Non-Traditional Student

    Like the title states, I'm curious about letters of recommendation for non-traditional students. I'm finally due to finish my degree (BS in CS / Minor in Math) after approximately eight years. It took me so long to get my degree due to military service. I went to an online school (UMUC...not...
  42. Brch

    Schools High school student submitting a paper?

    Good morning, I would like to ask for a piece of advice. I am in the third grade of high school, and I am thinking of submitting a scientific paper to A&A. I have made a lot of research on particle acceleration in Tycho supernova remnant, I have also won many competitions and mainly...
  43. B

    CC student struggling with dedicating to calculus workload

    I really like physics and engineering, and am currently taking the prerequisites required to transfer to a full-time university. However, I am having trouble dedicating myself to getting the calculus homework done, and studying in a timely fashion. I was wondering in anyone here had any tips...
  44. T

    Offered research experience in Astro as a CC Student

    So, I've been in community college for a year now and my original plan was to get out of here in 2 years as fast as I could. Tonight, I just met with a part time professor here and I have the opportunity to take part in some research with him and another student (or 2). This honestly sounds too...
  45. F

    About the concept of work done (High school student)

    Hi I am kind of Confused about an example in work done: It says that a man applies 250 N parallel to the slope to push a box up a slope for 3 m, Now I know that the formula for work done if Force by Perpendicular distance which is 250 x 3 = 750 (which is the correct answer in my book). The...
  46. D

    KTH, Royal Institute of Technology Space/plasma physics student

    HEllo all, I'm a student who has got selected to study KTH, Royal Institute of Technology Sweden. I will be studying, space and plasma physics and space technology. I'm a non-eu student. Because of that I have to pay 16500 euros which is totally out of my reach. I applied to Swedish...
  47. E

    Finding the Right OS for a PhD Student: Making the Best Choice

    Hi all, I am currently a electrical engineering PhD student, and I spend a huge amount of my time on a computer and I plan to do so in the future as well. So, I thought it is wise to look around for another OS to use besides Windows 8, which is tolerable and works but I can't help but think...
  48. L

    Theory project for an inexperienced student- ideas?

    (sorry if this is in the wrong section) Hello, I am in my final year of school (UK) and will be starting university in September. Over the summer I am looking to do an internship/project at my local university for fun. I have a particular interest in the theoretical side of physics, though my...
  49. wukunlin

    News Is Taiwan's Future in Jeopardy with the Recent Student Protests?

    Although I haven't been there for a long time. It is still sad to see things like this happening in my birthplace. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-03-23/taiwan-riot-police-move-on-trade-protesters-in-cabinet-compound.html There has been a lot of protesters mainly made up of university...
  50. W

    How can I learn about quantum physics as a high school student?

    I am a sophomore in high school and am very, very interested in learning about quantum physics. I would like to know good courses to take in high school and college so that I will be able to learn as much as I can about it. I am especially interested in quantum entanglement, but I've read that...
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