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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. T

    At what point should a grad student "understand" QM?

    Let me define the question better. For my purposes I'm saying a person "understand quantum mechanics" when they have what it takes to write a basic graduate level QM textbook. Maybe I'm setting the bar too high, but I'm a first-year physics grad student who can get good grades in QM classes...
  2. D

    Can Joining the Navy Propel My Aerospace Career Without Combat?

    Hello, I just started my first semester as a pre-engineering major with a focus in mechanical engineering and hopes of going into an aerospace masters program in Las Vegas, NV. I'm 26 and work full time at a property on the Strip making decent income. My department will be going away soon...
  3. Alex Howard

    What should I volunteer in to gain Astro experience for PhD?

    So here is the gist. I just completed my 3rd year of a 4 year Phys and Astro Masters at the University of Exeter, and for the second year in a row, me and all my course mates were passed over for internships because we lack experience (which we can't get because no one will pick us for...
  4. Z

    French student wishing to do nanoscience

    I am a French masters student that wants to do research in nanoscience. At this point, my first choice is a Canadian school but my professors back in France told me that, given that particular choice of a Canadian school (a Quebec one, mind you, in which case I would not cost them any more to...
  5. J

    I built a 3 stage PWM solar charger using an arduino

    I am an electrical engineering student. I have been on summer break for a few weeks now and I had time to work on my project. This is not a school project but something I had wanted to complete for a while. I haven’t decided what I am going to do with it yet. I just built it for the fun of it...
  6. Ellegal

    I'm a UK Student with the chance to go to the US, but where?

    So I'm currently in the process of completing my ACT on a program that will help me apply to the US. As conceited as this may seem, I'm thinking of applying to either Stanford, Caltech, MIT or Harvard (for undergrad). Yes obviously they're all some of the best on the planet, but I do have a...
  7. TheNeezoMan

    Why is Physics a Fascinating Field for Engineering Students?

    I am an Engineering student, and I just realized that I love Physics. I joined this forum because I want to be the best I can be in physics.
  8. S

    High School Student Thinking About Future Careers

    Hey! I'm a Grade 11 (entering Grade 12) high school student living in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and I was wondering if I could come here and ask a question on if anyone could give me any advice on what I should do with my life? More specifically, which one of these careers do you think would be...
  9. M

    What computer should a Mechenaical Engineering Student Buy

    Hello all. My daughter is going to start as a freshman in a BS Mechanical Engineering program. I want to buy her a PC that will last her through her 4 years of school. My initial thoughts were some of the light, but relatively powerful new offerings (Surface and other thin designs), but I...
  10. J

    What Should an Incoming EE Student Expect and How to Prepare?

    I am A few months from going to college and I want to ask you guys what to expect and how to prepare.Thank you :)
  11. B

    Overcome Fear of Asking for Help in Physics Class

    I'm struggling in my intro physics classe because I cannot bring myself to participate in class discussions or seek help from others when I'm confused. I was afraid of looking stupid by saying something wrong in class and looking incompetent by asking for help. This "strategy" has blown up in my...
  12. mike l

    Can Self-Taught Enthusiasts Innovate in Hydrogen Energy Production?

    I am not a physics student but have always been interested in the way things work.I have studied on my own and have a good grasp of the scientific method. My interests run the gamut but right now hydrogen , electrolysis and energy poduction are on my horizon.
  13. Ritzycat

    Is $40k in Undergrad Debt Manageable for a Future PhD Student?

    Hi friends I am a high school student and I'll be going into college next year. I will likely be attending Grinnell College, with the initial intent of majoring in physics. (I do not need the talk of possibly changing interests, I realize that; I am planning for all possible outcomes) It is of...
  14. Vinay080

    Is a B.Sc-PCM student eligible to do M.Sc in Neuroscience?

    I am a PCM (Physics-Chemistry-Mathematics) B.Sc student. Will I be eligible to study M.Sc in Neuroscience? What is the scope of the subject? What are the best places to study? What are the scholarships I can look for? Which exams should I write? I want to have practical study of brain, are...
  15. K

    Engineering Book recommendations for an Electrical Engineering student.

    I was wondering if someone could recommend some electrical engineering books that help explain rectifier circuits and DC chopper circuits. I've read electrical circuit theory and technology by John Bird and electrical machines, drives and power systems by Theodore Wildi and both seem to lack in...
  16. M

    How do I become a better student?

    Hi Everyone, I need some advice; I want to become a better student and I have no idea how to do it. One of the things that I need to work on is figuring out a different way to approach learning because what I'm doing is NOT working. I'll explain this in a second. Another area that I need...
  17. M

    Physics Struggles? Don't Give Up!: Worried Physics Student

    I am currently a physics undergrad and I thought I was good at physics. In high school I was pretty proficient in physics and got good grades without studying. My first semester in college I got 2 C's (in calc and physics) but that was because I did not study a lot. This semester I thought I was...
  18. K

    COMSOL Student Copy: Free Academic License

    Hello,
  19. V

    How important is an internship for a non-traditional student

    A bit more info. I am 30, went back to college at 27 for an Electrical Engineering Degree. I have one year left after this semester. I have a wife and a mortgage and a job (non technical, I work in the service industry) Getting an internship is a challenging endeavor for me. I have bills to pay...
  20. S

    New Calc student w/ a derivative question

    Homework Statement Hello all, thank you for the help in advance. It's a two-sided derivative problem, for lack of a better term, and I appreciate all hints or help. If we have a function y so that y=bx for all x<0, and y= x^2-13x for all x> or = 0, for what value of b is y differentiable at...
  21. A

    Accelerator summer job for an EE student?

    As I'm looking for summer research opportunities and internships, I noticed that the physics department at my university offers summer jobs to students (I'm guessing physics students) at our accelerator center (which focuses I believe mainly on ion beam analysis). Now, I'm an EE major. I plan...
  22. OenoLovesPie

    Classical Classical Mechanic books for a Secondary Student

    I am a secondary student who is in grade 10, which means that I am only beginning to learn physics and calculus (e.g. Newton's Laws and Binomial Theorem). I have a passion for physics and has been getting relatively good grades but recently I started to lay my hands on Newton's Laws and I am...
  23. A

    UK student looking for internships in US. Recommendations?

    Hi all. I recently attended a very inspiring talk given by a company which sponsors European students for a so-called J-1 visa which enables us to apply for maximum 12 months internships in the US. I would be supported the CIEE which means that all of the problems in terms of insurance for...
  24. R

    Current state of grad programs in UK for US student

    Hey everybody, I am looking to solicit some information from those who might know. I have been poking around here to see what its like for an undergrad to possibly apply to UK grad schools for physics, and all the posts I find give the answer 'not good.' I was wondering if it is still like it...
  25. M

    MHB Is Creating a Subset of Incompatible Student Pairs a NP-Complete Problem?

    Can I start like this? The math is trivial, just a conjecture. Create a subset of incompatible pairs of students which only names any student once. Put the resulting pairs in two columns. Pick successful room winners by choosing all of either of the columns. Assuming that creates less than 100...
  26. J

    Programs Pursuing a Minor in Physics as a Mechanical Engineering Student: Is it Worth It?

    Hello, I'm currently a freshman planning to pursue Mechanical Engineering with the intent of getting a Master's in Nuclear Engineering. I am attempting to decide whether or not to pursue a minor in physics because I deeply enjoy physics. However, my degree by itself is challenging and I want to...
  27. Ahmad Kishki

    Upgrading to ID verified student from MITx

    i signed up for my first edx course mastering quantum mechanics from MITx and i am currently considering upgrading to an ID verified student for $100, is it worth it? I am following nicely through the course, i did most of the stuff as self study (but some concepts had some holes and i am...
  28. Z

    A-level student with a love for particle physics

    I am currently in my first year of A levels and we have completed the particle physics parts of this year and by asking my teacher and A2 physics students I have found that next year we will not be going into much more detail regarding particle physics. This left me somewhat disappointed as I...
  29. Domenico94

    Diodes Exercises: Engineering Student Seeks Help

    HI everyone. I'm an engineering strudent, looking for online material with exercises on diodes...anyone can send me a link here with explanations of the various exercises? Thank you very much :)
  30. N

    Schools Did I make a mistake? Intl. student visiting grad schools

    I'm a European student currently applying to a few grad schools in America. This year I am taking a gap year to travel through Asia (where I am now). A professor I recently happened to speak to (unrelated to the schools I applied to!) said two weeks ago that it should consider flying to the USA...
  31. 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...
  32. 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...
  33. 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...
  34. 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...
  35. 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...
  36. 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...
  37. 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...
  38. 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...
  39. 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...
  40. 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...
  41. 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?
  42. 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...
  43. 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...
  44. 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...
  45. 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...
  46. 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...
  47. 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...
  48. 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.
  49. 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...
  50. 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:
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