Student Definition and 1000 Threads

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. B

    Programs ME student interested in bioinstrumentation

    Hi Guys, Here is a brief overview of my background I am an older engineering student (28) currently in a masters program for mechanical engineering. My undergraduate studies were in chemistry and I had worked in previously as an analytical chemist operating, developing, and maintaining all...
  2. kiwi-awoo

    Courses Hopelessly indecisive physics student -- help please

    Hello PF I'm a regular lurker here :whale: nice to have the chance to make a topic so please respond! even if you don't have much good advice I'm sure you can dig in I'm going into my third year BSc physics next year and I'm trying to choose my courses, problem is I'm very indecisive so I want...
  3. victorhugo

    Student in need of advice on sleep schedule

    I just thought, who better to ask than those who have been through this phase and deal with students on a regular basis? Anyway, I'm just a lot more creative and productive at night, but need to get up at 8AM for school. How do I get enough sleep so that I'm not a sleep deprived zombie after a...
  4. flat6

    Schools Becoming a non-traditional engineering student

    Hey everyone, I come here seeking some advice. I'm 33 years old and I hate my job. I've been working in car sales for 6 years now. The money is great, and I used to be really good at it, however these days I just can't find the motivation to keep doing this job. I feel like I'm literally...
  5. victorhugo

    Schools Dealing with sleep as a night owl university student?

    The "10PM - 7AM" sort of sleep just doesn't work for me. I've been getting a lot more studying done by sleeping 2am-8am and napping for as long as I can (which is an unstable 00:10 - 01:20 hours) in the afternoon, but I'm noticing the side effects of sleep deprivation in my cognitive...
  6. D

    Navigating the World of Physics: Advice for Junior Students

    Hello, I am a Junior at Old Dominion University. I transferred into ODU with an associate in " computer aided Drafting and Design Technology". So I have to take no electives and only have to take my core classes which happens to be physics, math, and some chemistry. This is why I'm considered a...
  7. B

    Mechanical Engineering student about to lose his mind

    I am a second year student at Salt Lake Community College. About to finish my associates of science pre-engineering. I transfer to the University of Utah in the fall to start my junior year and I am kind of freeking out. I have worked my tail off. I work a full time job and take night classes...
  8. Aerodave

    What are some applications of turboshaft engines in aerospace engineering?

    Hello everyone, My name is Davey and I am studying aerospace engineering at Coventry University in England. I adore physics in all forms but my true passion is aerospace (obviously) and more specifically, powerplants and their applications. Anyway, I joined really, to answer someones...
  9. P

    I am student aiming to become a teacher in math and physics

    Hi I am a student who already have a master degree in engineering (Materials Science and Engineering). I somehow couldn't find a job which suited me after my graduation as an engineer so therefore I decided to become a teacher (which was something I also would prefer before I chose to become a...
  10. E

    Hopefully an Interesting Introduction

    Hey Everyone! I'm new here as a member but not as a visitor. I've looked upon these forums for answers, guidance, and general informative information. I liked what I saw so much that I decided to join. A little about me: My name is Edward, I live in Tennessee and am currently working my way...
  11. Amine_prince

    What Physical Illnesses Can Prevent Student Participation in School Sports?

    what can make a student unable to attend physical activities at school ? like , what are the physical illnesses that make one unable to play sports . thank you
  12. Berts

    Momentum question. Acceleration on a moving track

    Hi, I've a question that is baffling me a little. If a train was made so that it would act as a moving track / roadway and the cars were connected so as to complete a length of the track, in an oval for example. Say we accelerate the moving trackway to 100 Mph, and then a car accelerates to...
  13. lonelypancreas

    Optics Enthusiast: A Freshman Engineer's Journey into the World of Light

    Hi! It's my first time to register in this site but I've been reading threads here since a long time now. I'm a freshman engineering undergraduate student whose enthusiasm for this field of science is high, especially for optics. I really enjoyed our light box activity in my high school days...
  14. thegirl

    Schools A third year physics university student

    Hi I don't really know how I got to third year but I'm here and I'm a bit disappointed in the fact that I've learned stuff but at the same time feel like I haven't really learned much. I would love going through books and reading in depth about what my lecturers are teaching me, like I like...
  15. M

    What must I expect as a physics PhD student?

    I am starting to do my PhD in a few months and I am curious as to what a PhD student actually looks like. It's not like I have never observed how a PhD student live their life as during my master I have been engaged in some research activities where I was required to work with some PhDs as a...
  16. ujjwal3097

    Mature student vs gap year student

    Hi I am applying to the universities but I think I am bit confused with something. Actually I am applying to the universities after taking a year gap. But some universities are asking me to make my decision between these two option: Mature student or high school student or gap year student...
  17. D

    Beam Sizing for Engineering Student Project

    Hi, I'm new here and I'm here to seek for help... I have this school project, I'm supposed to create an app (Funny that they asked an engineering student to do programming huh?). Basically this app involves beam calculations. It's supposed to suggest an appropriate beam sizing ( the cross...
  18. Bcsantos

    International Student- Can I get a scholarship for masters?

    Hello Everyone, I am a 3r year physics student, and I am finishing my undergrad in Brazil. But I want to go to Canada to do my masters. However, I need a scholarship which covers my fees and basics needs, otherwise I cannot afford on my own. My options are: University of Waterloo, Perimeter...
  19. divergence

    Advice for a student who did poorly in their first semester?

    I'm not going to lie, I didn't perform very well this first semester. Used to being the cocky, "smartest kid in his physics class" in high school, I made a few mistakes that I regret pretty badly. Mistake #1: I insisted that I could handle the workload and I jumped straight from Algebra 2...
  20. M

    Apply as Adult or Current Student? (Can. Univ.)

    I completed high school, and received diploma in '09. Currently I am in adult school advancing my high school credits. I am able to apply as either an Adult or as a Current Student. But, I don't know which I should choose; I have been told that I am able to apply as either, and each has its...
  21. D

    Programs What major usually entitles a student to a better job?

    Information Technology or Health Services Administration? Will acquiring a Bachelors in these majors plus an internship lead to a stable and efficient career? Please give me the pros and cons of each major. Thanks.
  22. Donello

    What are some must-have skills for an engineering student?

    Engineering Programs differ from school to school and from country to country. What are some skills every engineering student must have? More specifically, Electrical Engineering students. And what are some things I can do during my studies to boost my profile as a fresh engineering graduate.
  23. angryzeena

    Mother of a grade 12 physics student

    We are looking for help with grade 12 physics - starting with tension problems
  24. G

    What are some recommended resources for learning about astrophysics and physics?

    I'm not, nor do I claim to be the best at physics, but I've come to share my interest, and learn as much as I can about one of my biggest interests in life, astrophysics. I'm doing A-Level physics at the moment; alongside maths, further maths, biology and philosophy, and a few online...
  25. HeisenbergGER

    Plan for study in the US as an international student

    Hello dear forum community, I am a German student, currently engaged in my last year of high school. I am planning to study in the US after I completed my A-Levels. Since I am very interested in physics and engineering, pursuing a career in those field would appeal to me the most. I managed to...
  26. C

    Second Year Physics Student Seeking Advice on Math Courses

    Hello everyone. I am a second year physics student at a large research university in Ontario. The math courses required for my degree are Calc 1,2,3 and vector calc, linear algebra, ODEs and PDEs. I have taken linear algebra, calc 1-2 and stats (not required) and am currently taking calc 3, ODEs...
  27. dsatkas

    Algebra Math textbooks for physics grad student and other questions

    I hope this post won't become too tedious. I've completed my undergrad studies in physics and if things go well i will begin my master's degree in April. The thing is, since my path to graduation has been peculiar (to say the least) I'm kinda weak in maths skills atm and need to improve. I'm...
  28. I

    Which math courses should i take as a physics student?

    I'm trying to decide which math course to take for next term. The one's I think could possibly be useful are: PDE: Seem to focus on numerical methods. Existance, uniqueness, stability, Galerkin methods, Variation formulation, FEM are a few words from the course description. While studying PDE...
  29. R

    Schools Math research as a high school student

    I study and learn math independently but I was wondering if there was some kind of math research that I could do. I'm no where near a genius but I would like to take a shot. Obviously my math background is limited so this might be a stupid question all together. A big reason why I'm asking is...
  30. Vannay

    Ideal advisor wary of my lack of knowledge in biochem....

    I'm in a physics graduate program shopping around for research advisors and I met with my number one pick today. He works with biological systems using calorimetry and other lab methods a biologist would know. He saw my enthusiasm and liked it but was wary about my lack of biochem knowledge. He...
  31. S

    Admissions Applying for a Masters or a PhD as an international student

    Hi there, I am a citizen of Bangladesh, an underdeveloped country in South East Asia. I completed two years of my BSc at Imperial College London, UK from 2009 to 2011. Then, I dropped out due to family problems and spent two years outside academia from 2011 to 2013. In 2013, I enrolled at a...
  32. K

    Intro Physics Thorough introductory calculus and physics books

    Anybody have some thorough books on first year physics and calculus courses? My courses use mostly books written by the profs at my university, and I don't feel like they have the breadth and depth that other books might have. Any suggestions?
  33. Fractalm

    Stretched piece of spacetime example appropriate for student

    I would like to hear different examples of presenting the difference that general theory of relativity relates between a stretched piece of spacetime around a planet and a not stretched one far away from any kind of mass or energy distortions...these examples i would like to be written in a...
  34. kade

    As a pure math phd student, how to get into the quantum research

    As a fresh pure math phd student, I aim to become a mathematical physicist, and currently I try to schedule out what I should do step by step in this four years on phd program. But in my university, there is no professor in this field could help me as my advisor. So I wish to get some advice...
  35. RelativeJosef

    Physics Problem Discussion: A Free Resource for Students in America?

    Hello! I thought this would be the best place to discuss and ask physics problems, rather than pay for a tutor. College in America isn't free after all...
  36. estv

    Python Interactive Website to Learn Python for EE Student

    Hi, I'm trying to learn python for electrical engineering application. Is there any interactive website to learn this, especially the one with interactive compiler or result animation? Maybe equipped with microcontroller simulator, LED, and actuator? (if is it possible) So far, I've tried...
  37. HeavyMetal

    Chemistry Grad Student taking Graduate Level Physics Courses

    Hello all, I am a first year graduate student in chemistry studying electronic structure theory. I am fascinated with physics, and a lot of what we work on deals with some heavy QM and mathematical methods. I've asked my advisor and he supports my choice to take some courses in the physics...
  38. Lagraaaange

    Day in life of Graduate student?

    I hear it's 60hrs + What's a day like for you? From waking up until going to bed. What's it like year round? Do you get any vacation?
  39. B

    Aerospace Eng. Student Struggling with Blended Wing Body Design

    Hello everyone! I'm a aerospace engineering student. I'm working in my own program for blended wing body aircraft parameterized design. I'm triyed to use Tornado program but it doesn't even allow me to setup the geometry, after introducing the chord the program goes in a bucle and when I stop...
  40. R

    I am a dentist student & is interested in working in NASA

    I am for second year of dental & is interested in working in NASA . so please help me ?
  41. Ritzycat

    Student Debt, feasibility & plan to repay

    I'll be starting my undergrad this fall. As of now I will probably start majoring in physics. Nonetheless I expect to stay within the area of science. If I've done the math right I'll probably have 43K in debt. Of that 43k, 8k is federal unsubsidized loans with 4.29% interest rate, (will...
  42. H

    Emailing mass amounts of professors: Prospective PhD student

    I'm planning to apply for PhD programs for Fall 2016, and I would like to get in contact with physics professor in the universities I'm applying to. I'm applying to 16 PhD programs and after doing research I came up with a list of 64 professors in total out of the 16 schools whose research...
  43. A

    Space engineering student at York, should I transfer to Ryerson?

    I am currently studying space engineering at york, i just completed my first year and did horribly. I wouldn't say the academics were the cause rather idk i think social anxiety got the best of me i haven't made one proper friend so far. A lot of people are telling me that this degree is going...
  44. L = K - U

    An olympiad student interested in Cambridge

    Hi to everyone, this is my first post in this forum. I am really stressed and confused at the moment. I really need help from a Cambridge student/teacher/alumni. (This is going to be a long post, so bear with me) I am a Thai student, who was in the top finals of Thailand's Physics Olympiad...
  45. artfullounger

    Physics elective choice for engineering student

    Hello PF! So I'm an engineering student soon to enter the final year of my degree, and I have two electives that I'm taking physics modules (read: classes for the US peeps :P ). The first one I'm planning on taking Quantum Mechanics I as one of them, but I'm not sure what to take for the other...
  46. Robin04

    Student planning to apply for aerospace/aeronautics in the UK

    Hi, I'm planning to apply for the Aeronautical Engineering course of Imperial College London for 2017 entry, and I'm starting to realize that the next 2 years is going to be very hard for me, because it's not very easy to get an offer from Imperial. I'll have to work a lot and not just in...
  47. P

    Should I take an extra year as an undergade student?

    Hello, I'm currently a philosophy major and I'm going to start my sophomore year this fall, but I've considered changing my major to astronomy. The problem with this is that I've always wanted to graduate in just 4 years, and the only way this could happen is if I filled up the next two summers...
  48. S

    Engineering Nursing student- wants to work in biomedical engineering

    I have grown up planning on going into engineering. I loveeee science and math! However, once I became a mom I decided that an engineering career might be harder to start with a child. So, I decided to go to school for nursing since medical sciences really interest me and the schedule is really...
  49. neurolabrat

    Can a student be paid a wage from a research grant?

    OK.. I guess I am going to get a lot of flak and suspicion for asking this as I have to bring up here an unusual situation. But opportunities have arisen unexpectedly for my stage of career, and I am getting a lot of contradicting advice/opinions. I am 2nd year undergraduate from the UK and...
  50. H

    Navigating the First Year of Physics: Tips and Tricks for Success

    I signed up for my first semester classes and I'm in the first calculus based physics class. I took calculus in high school, but my physics classes weren't all that intensive in my opinion. Well, I guess that's what you get when your teacher has to teach 8 classes and work as a lab technician in...
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