1. A student in their first year of study at a school, college, or university
The first-year students attended orientation week before classes began.
Os estudantes do primeiro ano participaram da semana de orientação antes das aulas começarem.
2. A novice or beginner in any educational institution
As a first-year student, she was still adjusting to university life.
Como estudante do primeiro ano, ela ainda estava se adaptando à vida universitária.