college-age
Late teens, early twenties
College-age describes the typical age range for undergraduate students—roughly eighteen to twenty-two.
The term applies whether or not someone actually attends college: Their college-age son still lives at home.
It marks a life stage between adolescence and full adulthood, often characterized by newfound independence and identity formation.
Degree-seeking college student
- youthState of being immature
- generationAge-defined peer group
- cohortGroup sharing circumstances
- millennialConcerning thousand-year cycles
Gen-Z · census · population · survey · majority
On-campus student housing
- roommateOne sharing living quarters
- campusInstitutional grounds and buildings
- fraternitySpirit of brotherly connection
- sororityWomen's collegiate social organization
party · dating · hookup · all-nighter · ramen · internship · tailgate · semester
Seeming not old
- fresh-facedYouthfully wholesome in appearance
- athleticPhysically strong and active
- primeReadying for action
- energeticHaving much vigor
vibrant · fit · acne · stubble · casual · hoodie · sneakers · backpack
Process of becoming complete
- independenceFreedom from external control
- self-discoveryLearning one's true character
- transitionChange from one state
- autonomyIndependent decision-making capacity
responsibility · decision-making · separation · individuation · adulting · milestone · quarter-life · formative
undergraduate
Degree-seeking college student
- youthState of being immature
- generationAge-defined peer group
- cohortGroup sharing circumstances
millennial · Gen-Z · census · population · survey · majority
dorm
On-campus student housing
- roommateOne sharing living quarters
- campusInstitutional grounds and buildings
- fraternitySpirit of brotherly connection
sorority · party · dating · hookup · all-nighter · ramen · internship · tailgate · semester · finals
youthful
Seeming not old
- fresh-facedYouthfully wholesome in appearance
- athleticPhysically strong and active
- primeReadying for action
energetic · vibrant · fit · acne · stubble · casual · hoodie · sneakers · backpack · lanyard
maturation
Process of becoming complete
- independenceFreedom from external control
- self-discoveryLearning one's true character
- transitionChange from one state
autonomy · responsibility · decision-making · separation · individuation · adulting · milestone · quarter-life · formative · impressionable