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Colleges & universities
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Colleges & universities
student transition center
Education; Colleges & universities
A helpful service that provides information and programs for students to support them in their transition into the university and later, into the next stage of their lives.
student loan
Education; Colleges & universities
A sum of money that must be repaid. Loans to university students are obtained through the government.
session
Education; Colleges & universities
Period of time during which the school offers courses. Many colleges offer winter and summer sessions.
seminar
Education; Colleges & universities
A small discussion group, either a focused part of a class (where the class is divided into discussion units), or a limited-enrollment class where discussion is emphasized.
semester
Education; Colleges & universities
An academic year is typically divided into 2-3 semesters, each lasting up to 15 weeks.
