student in Germany

In Germany, the German cognate term "Student" is reserved for those attending a university. Colloquially, this is often shortened to "Studi". University freshmen are colloquially called Erstis ("firsties"). Different terms for school students exist, depending on which kind of school is attended by the student. The general term for a person going to school is Schüler. Students attending a university preparatory school are called Gymnasiasten, while those attending other schools are called Hauptschüler or Realschüler. Students who graduate with the Abitur are called Abiturient. Those attending a university preparatory school may also be referred to with different term depending on levels.