A place that American students pay thousands of dollars to go to in order to learn "higher education," usually for minimal payoff. The reality of the matter is that college teaches you nothing, a degree doesn't gaurantee you a high-paying career, and in the end it is usually all a waste of time.
College in the United States is a scam.
Sally went to college and got a bachelor's in English, only to never use it. She now works an "entry level" job in retail.
Sally went to college and got a bachelor's in English, only to never use it. She now works an "entry level" job in retail.
by StarryNight002 December 8, 2018

by Tmaglio December 16, 2006

College (Latin collegium) is a term most often used today to denote an educational institution. More broadly, it can be the name of any group of colleagues (see for example electoral college, College of Arms). Originally it meant a group of people living together under a common set of rules (con-, "together" + leg-, "law"); indeed, some colleges call their members "fellows". The precise usage of the term varies among English-speaking countries.
The group on the infamous 'Circle Line 3' shall be assigned punishment by a jury of 3, with evidence provided by a college of many.
by Chav Kind October 7, 2006

A place where a student learns...how to drink until he/she passes out, the magic of adderall, and the presssure of his/her peers.
by Who's Askin? December 14, 2012

a place where you get a $30k piece of paper then go get a job that has nothing to do with that piece of paper.
by tropicaljay April 13, 2014
