Education - Participants and Roles

Here you will learn some English words related to participants and roles such as "student", "freshman", and "alumna".

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learner [noun]

someone who is trying to learn new things or become better at doing something

student [noun]

a person who is studying at a school, university, or college

Ex: She takes notes during lectures to review later as a dedicated student .
trainee [noun]

a person who is being trained for a particular job or profession

Ex: The doctor supervised the medical trainee during surgery .
pupil [noun]

a student, typically in a school or educational setting, who is learning under the guidance of a teacher

Ex: Parents attended the parent-teacher meeting to discuss their child 's progress as a pupil .
scholar [noun]

someone who has a lot of knowledge about a particular subject, especially in the humanities

Ex: He was recognized as a leading scholar in the field of Renaissance art history .
cadet [noun]

a student or trainee, especially one in a military academy or a program preparing for a career in the armed forces

Ex: As a cadet , he was expected to uphold the values of honor , integrity , and loyalty at all times .
boarder [noun]

a student who resides and receives lodging within the school premises during the academic term

Ex: The school offers various recreational activities for boarders during weekends .

a student who is learning English as an additional language, often in a setting where English is the primary language of instruction

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a student who temporarily attends a school or university in another country as part of an exchange program

Ex: The school organized a welcome party to greet the exchange students arriving from France , Spain , and Italy .
fellow [noun]

an individual who has been elected or appointed to membership based on their achievements and contributions to the field

Ex: The conference brought together fellows from around the world to exchange ideas and collaborate on research projects .

an individual who pursues higher education later in life, often after a significant gap since completing secondary education

Ex: The university offers flexible scheduling options to accommodate the diverse needs of mature students who may be balancing work , family , and studies .
absentee [noun]

someone who is not present at school, work, etc. when they are supposed to be

Ex: Absentees from the meeting missed important updates .
examinee [noun]

a person who is taking an examination or test to evaluate their knowledge, skills, or abilities

Ex: The examinee carefully reviewed their notes before the final exam .

someone seeking admission to a program or being considered for an academic position, such as a scholarship or degree

Ex: The hiring committee interviewed several candidates for the faculty position before selecting the most qualified applicant .

a graduate or undergraduate student who assists a professor or instructor in various tasks related to teaching

Ex: The teaching assistant graded homework assignments and provided feedback to students to help them improve their understanding of the material .

a student leader who resides in a college dormitory and assists fellow students with various needs, such as resolving conflicts and enforcing rules

Ex: Juan , a resident assistant , conducts regular check-ins with students to address any concerns and promote a positive living environment .
junior [noun]

a student who is in the year before the last year of college or high school

Ex: Sarah 's brother is a junior at the local high school , participating in sports and clubs .
senior [noun]

a student who has one more year to graduate from a university or high school

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a person who has been officially enrolled as a student in a college or university

Ex: The registrar 's office processed the paperwork for incoming matriculates .
freshman [noun]

a high-school or university student who is in their first year of education

Ex: John joined a club to get involved in campus life as a freshman .

a student at a high school or university in their second year of education

Ex: Her sister is a sophomore in high school and enjoys being part of the drama club .

a student who is in a lower academic year or level compared to others within the same educational institution

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graduate [noun]

a person who has completed the requirements for a degree from a university or college and has been awarded it

a student who is trying to complete their first degree in college or university

Ex: Many undergraduates take advantage of research opportunities to deepen their understanding of their field of study .

a graduate student who is studying at a university to get a more advanced degree

Ex: He spent several years as a postgraduate researching renewable energy solutions .
bachelor [noun]

someone who has completed a bachelor's degree, an undergraduate academic credential typically earned after three to four years of study

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an elite student with the highest grade throughout school that gets chosen to give a speech at their graduation ceremony

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the student who ranks second highest academically in their graduating class and often delivers a speech at the commencement ceremony

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alumna [noun]

a former female student or pupil of a school, university, or college

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alumnus [noun]

a person, particularly a male one, who is a former student of a college, university, or school

Ex: The alumni association organizes networking opportunities and social events to keep alumnus connected with their alma mater .

a person who has recently completed their education at a school and is transitioning to the next phase of their life

Ex: The government introduced initiatives to support school-leavers in gaining valuable skills and training for the workforce .
polymath [noun]

a person who possesses a wide range of knowledge and expertise across various disciplines

Ex: The Renaissance period produced many polymaths who made significant contributions to multiple fields of knowledge .

a child or young person who attends school, typically in primary or secondary education

Ex: As a parent , it 's important to ensure your schoolkid has everything they need for a successful day at school , including their backpack and lunch .

someone who is or was in the same class as you at school or college

Ex: She became close friends with her classmate after working on a group project together .
bookworm [noun]

a person who loves reading books and often spends a lot of time reading

Ex: As a child , he was a quiet bookworm who preferred reading to playing outside .
nerd [noun]

an intellectual, often introverted person, sometimes teased for their interests

Ex: Being a nerd did n't stop him from making friends online .
pedant [noun]

a person who overly emphasizes minor details or rules, often displaying a pretentious or excessive concern for academic correctness

Ex: He 's such a pedant when it comes to citing sources .
prodigy [noun]

a person, typically a child, who demonstrates exceptional talent or ability in a particular area, often beyond what is considered normal for their age

Ex: The chess prodigy defeated experienced grandmasters before turning ten .
studious [adjective]

very passionate about studying or reading

Ex: The studious reader devoured books on a wide range of topics .