college life

applicant

a person who formally requests something specially a job or to study at a college or university

Student membership card

a card (physical or digital) that confirms a person’s status as a student and grants access to specific benefits, discounts, and services.

Pay tuition

to make a payment for educationalservices provided by a school, college, or university

Free tuition

education at a school, college, or university that does not require the student to pay tuition fees.

Library card

a card issued by a library thatgrants a person access to its services andresources. It serves as both identification and proofof membership in the library system.

Lecture

a formal presentation of information or knowledge by a speaker (lecturer, professor, or expert) to an audience, typically in an educational setting.

Seminar

an interactive educational or professional session where a small to medium‑sized group gathers to discuss a specific topic, often under the guidance of a facilitator or expert.

Competitive

an adjective describing somethingor someone characterised by competition, rivalry, orthe desire to win/be the best. It can apply to people,situations, markets, sports, academic environments,and more.

Entrance exams

tests or assessments that applicants must pass togain admission to an educational institution (school,college, university) or a specific programme. Theyhelp institutions evaluate candidates’s knowledge,skills, and readiness for the course of study.

Term

a fixed period of time during whicheducational activities (classes, lectures,assessments) take place. It’s a segment of theacademic year with a defined start and end date.