2 definitions by Herwits
Short for "Country Club University". Derisively denotes a university known for its higher academic standards but more especially for the wealthy, beautiful, and often conservative students who often have the polos, cars and country club memberships to show off their status.
In Ontario, this distinction is often given to Queen's University and the University of Western Ontario. In the case of UWO, the university was literally built on the site of the old Hunt Club, so it earns its distinction twice.
In Ontario, this distinction is often given to Queen's University and the University of Western Ontario. In the case of UWO, the university was literally built on the site of the old Hunt Club, so it earns its distinction twice.
by Herwits October 15, 2007
A derisive name for a univeristy with a low standard of acceptance and few academic requirements, usually used by students at supposedly top-tier universities.
In Ontario, universities often earning this moniker include Laurentian, Lakehead, Carleton, Brock and Trent.
In Ontario, universities often earning this moniker include Laurentian, Lakehead, Carleton, Brock and Trent.
by Herwits October 15, 2007