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Higher education
Post-secondary education at universities, academies, colleges, and institutes of technology etc.
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drop-out
Education; Higher education
A person who has withdrawn from all courses. One who leaves school entirely is known as a 'dropout'.
distribution requirement
Education; Higher education
The part of general education designed to ensure that each student takes a minimum number of courses or credits in specified, varying academic areas.
graduate assistant
Education; Higher education
A graduate student who is employed part-time to assist with faculty research.
undergraduate
Education; Higher education
(1) Description of a post-secondary program leading to a bachelor's degree; (2) a student enrolled in such a program.
mid-term examination
Education; Higher education
An examination administered at the mid-point of the term.
