i play the guitar. i am studying software development.
They are still pretty old. That's very interesting. The classical guitar has 12 frets. The strings are made of nylon instead of metal. 
I never knew guitar strings could be made of metal. Is that common? I never knew that. Is it painful to play without a pick? I was thinking of learning how to play a guitar over the summer, now I'm a little worried, haha. Would any kind of exercises help me build forearm strength to help me as a beginner? No, I don't, sadly. I still live with my parents, so I don't think they'd appreciate me making a lot of noise. I was thinking more of learning how to play on an acoustic guitar. Is playing an electric guitar easier? 
Most electric guitar strings are at least wrapped in metal. Classical guitar more commonly has nylon. Sometimes! It depends on how you're strumming and if you've built up enough callouses Oh I wouldn't be. What you'll notice first in the pain in your forearm as you built strength enough to fret. You should learn! The act of playing is really the best way to train muscle while also training muscle memory. Do you have a guitar already? Yeah, that can be a problem. Luckily, these days it's not too hard to plug headphones into an electric to manage the noise. You could do either. The necks of electric guitars tend to be slimmer and thinner so they're generally easier to fret properly
it is awesome . some have pipes and strings that were used in olden days . not at all . unless it was hand crafted by someone learning wire work for the first time . take time to experience everything and try out new things . its a unique time . practice can always help . but i'm sure competition might be intimidated . can you go back and visit them on break ? i can see how that would be upsetting . as with any instrument , it depends on your dedication . i can teach to most anyone .
Yes, I play guitar as a hobby. My oldest is a violinist, my youngest is a pianist. Yes, but not impossible. I'm sure you'll do fine if you practice enough! That's awesome, I'm with you, I always wished I continued to learn to play the guitar.  It's always a nice skill to have. I think noise reduction headphones would be perfect for you, try Bose or something. Yes, I play guitar as a hobby. My oldest is a violinist, my youngest is a pianist.
Yes it's true. They usually have 4 strings that are tuned to perfect 5ths, and you play it with a bow. Probably.  Classical guitar is very hard to master. Well it takes some practice. But you can learn to play by strumming or plucking the strings. You can use your thumb and fingernails. In the beginning your fingers will probably get a little sore. Sure. Drums and bass go well. Popular guitars are the steel-string, classical, and the archtop. You could always go with a Fender Esquire. It is their budget brand of guitar. Basically it is a cheap version of their flagship stratocaster at one tenth the price. I think you're right, at least until you get the hang of it. The tone is produced by the string vibration, amplified by the body of the guitar.