Freshman
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A person of either sex entering the first year of an institution, especially a university or legislative body.
Example sentence: My freshman English professor at Kent State University in 1984 told me I was a good writer, and she loved all the silly pictures I drew in my notebook. She said I should try writing children's books, and so I did.
Fresher
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Newly produced or obtained; recent.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A freshman.
Example sentence: I'm obviously aware that Germany's head-to-head record with Italy is not particularly positive. I myself have memories from a few previous encounters. I was 11 years old for the 2006 disappointment and the 2012 match is obviously much fresher in my memory.