Word: Grad Student
Definition: A "grad student" is a noun that refers to a student who continues their studies after completing their undergraduate degree (usually a bachelor’s degree). They are pursuing a graduate degree, such as a master's or a doctorate (Ph.D.).
Usage Instructions: - The term "grad student" is informal. In more formal contexts, you might say "graduate student." - You typically use it to describe someone who is studying at a university for advanced knowledge in a specific field.
Example: - "After finishing her bachelor’s degree in biology, Maria became a grad student to earn her master’s degree in environmental science."
Advanced Usage: - Grad students often participate in research projects, teach undergraduate classes, and may work as teaching assistants. - They can specialize in many fields such as education, engineering, psychology, etc.
Word Variants: - Graduate (noun): A person who has completed a degree. - Graduate studies (noun): The advanced studies a grad student undertakes. - Graduated (verb): The past tense of graduate, meaning to have completed a degree.
Different Meanings: - "Graduate" can also refer to the act of completing a degree or to a person who has completed a certain level of education, not just in the context of grad students.
Synonyms: - Graduate student - Postgraduate student
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs: - There aren’t specific idioms or phrasal verbs that relate directly to "grad student," but you might hear phrases like: - "Hit the books": This means to study hard, which is something grad students often do. - "Burning the midnight oil": This means studying late into the night, common among grad students working on projects or papers.