Education

a number indicating how well a student is doing in the US education system

Her grade point average of 3.8 earned her a spot on the Dean's List for academic excellence.

an official certificate in the US that people who did not complete high school can obtain by taking some classes and successfully passing a test, which is the equivalent of the actual high school diploma

He earned his General Equivalency Diploma after dropping out of high school.

a university degree awarded to someone who has passed a certain number of credits in the arts, humanities, or some other disciplines

She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English literature.

a university degree that a student receives in particular subjects, generally after three to five years of study

After four years of hard work, she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology.

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

The university honored Jane Doe as an exceptional alumna for her achievements in the field of engineering.

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

The university recognized John Smith as an outstanding alumnus for his contributions to the field of medicine.

the university, college, or school that one used to study at

She returned to her alma mater to give a guest lecture.

(in the US) with the third highest level of distinction achievable by a student

She graduated cum laude from the university, reflecting her hard work.

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

As a freshman, it's essential to seek guidance from seniors and professors for academic success.

someone who leaves school or college before finishing their studies

Despite being a high school dropout, he went on to build a successful business.

an educational method in which students learn with the help of electronic and online media as well as traditional classroom teaching

The school adopted blended learning to offer students more flexibility with their schedules.

a two-year college providing higher education, primarily for students from the local community

She decided to attend the community college to save money before transferring to a university.

the practice of teaching pupils of both sexes together in a school

The school encourages co-education to promote gender equality and respect among students.

short-term or part-time courses provided for adults who have finished their formal education

Many professionals take continuing education courses to stay current in their fields.

the education of children with special needs, especially those who have physical or learning problems

The school offers special education programs for children who need extra help with learning.

relating to a college or its students

The collegiate atmosphere on campus was vibrant and energetic.

a college or school that provides people with special training

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

The teacher marked him as an absentee when he skipped class.

a formal and academic conference or seminar

The university hosted a colloquium on environmental sustainability, featuring presentations from experts in the field.

a room with a roof and walls made of glass, often affixed to one side of a building, used for relaxing or growing plants in

The conservatory attached to their home was a tranquil oasis, filled with lush greenery and bathed in sunlight, perfect for enjoying a cup of tea and a good book.

relating to the topics that a course of study in a school or college consists of

She focused on improving the curricular materials for the history course.

involving activities or responsibilities outside one's regular job or profession

His extracurricular commitments included serving on the board of a local charity.

to recognize and acknowledge someone's effort in achieving a specific thing

The coach credits the team's victory to rigorous training sessions.

a person employed to clean, maintain, or care for a building

The school custodian polished the floors every morning.

the head of a faculty or a department of studies in a university

Dr. Smith has been appointed as the new dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities.

a branch within a university or college, responsible for teaching and research in a specific subject area or field of study

She joined the faculty of science to pursue her interest in biology.

furniture with a back and often four legs that we can use for sitting

I placed my bag on the empty chair next to me.

a professor who has the highest rank in a university

Dr. Smith was promoted to full professor after years of dedicated research and teaching.

someone who is responsible for advising students about educational and personal decisions

The guidance counselor provided resources to help students apply for college scholarships.

a person, often a student, who studies under instruction or is engaged in learning

The young scholar listened attentively to her teacher.

the condition of being held in a confined space or location, often for a temporary period

After the protest turned violent, the police placed several demonstrators in detention to prevent further disturbances.

to temporarily put on hold a process or habit

The company decided to suspend production temporarily due to a supply chain issue.

the act of expelling or forcing someone to leave a particular place, especially a school

The student faced expulsion after violating the school's code of conduct.

to officially register oneself or someone else as a participant in a course, school, etc.

Students need to enroll in the classes for the upcoming semester.

a mutually agreed delay in the deadline for completing a task or paying a debt

The contractor requested an extension for finishing the project.

a group of people who have the same profession

The fraternity of artists gathered every month to critique each other's work and share new techniques.

the process or action of joining a school, course, etc.

a social club for female students in a university or college, especially in the US and Canada

Joining a sorority can provide students with opportunities for leadership, friendship, and community service.

to put our bottom on something like a chair or the ground while keeping our back straight

After a long hike, we found a nice spot to sit and have a picnic.