Use sites like Meetup, Facebook groups, campus club directories, or an online search to find people with common interests who arent in your class. Taking a class or joining a group related to a topic you enjoy — or on something totally new! – can be a great way to meet new people and create a satisfying social life.

What do you call classmates in grad school?

Probably the most common way to say this in American English is, Bob and I went to school together. Or if you want to be more specific, Bob and I went to college together or Bob and I went to grad school together or Bob and I went through the same PhD program. Fellow student also works.

Does everyone get a 4.0 in grad school?

Its not possible for everyone to get a 4.0 unless everyone gets the exact same score on every homework+test, and even then they wont give everyone an A if the school applies a bell curve (everyone will get an arbitrary grade).

What do you call people you graduated with?

An alumnus (Latin pronunciation: [aˈlʊmnʊs]; masculine) or an alumna ([aˈlʊmna]; feminine) of a college, university, or other school is a former student who has either attended or graduated in some fashion from the institution.

What do students call each other?

Your peers are basically just the people who are at the same level as you in one way or another. It is quite a context sensitive word. At a school, peers might mean fellow students (or teachers, if youre a teacher).

How do I reach out to admissions officers for grad school?

Breaking Down How to Contact Admissions Officers - Tips for Emailing, Calling, and Meeting In-personTip #1: Approach with patience and professionalism. Tip #2: Be brief and have a clear purpose. Tip #3: Be polite and kind. Tip #4: Double check the website first.More items •Sep 10, 2019

Do grades matter in Masters?

Grades hardly matter in a Master. If you are looking for a job, they dont matter directly. But if you want to enter a PhD program, it does matter.

Are you still an alumni if you didnt graduate?

The term alumnus/alumna refers to anyone who attended a particular university (Merriam-Webster definition). Use graduate or dropout (or non-graduate alumnus) to specify whether or not someone completed a degree. Many tech company founders dropped out of college, but are still considered alumni.

Why do teachers call students friends?

More often, I hear teachers justify the use of this term by saying that they want kids to consider each other friends. We want everyone to treat each other with kindness and respect, and we would certainly try and ensure that all kids feel like they have several friends in the class.