college rules
[ˈkɑːlɪdʒ ˈruːlz]
noun phrase
regras da faculdade
1. The official and unofficial norms, regulations, and guidelines that govern student behavior and conduct at a college or university
College rules prohibit students from having pets in the dormitories.
As regras da faculdade proíbem que os alunos tenham animais de estimação nos dormitórios.
2. An informal comedy film or reference to party culture and social dynamics among college students
In college rules, it's acceptable to study late into the night.
Nas regras da faculdade, é aceitável estudar até altas horas da noite.
3. Unwritten social conventions and behavioral expectations within college communities
According to college rules, you don't skip Friday classes before a holiday weekend.
De acordo com as regras da faculdade, você não falta às aulas de sexta-feira antes de um feriado.
In the USA, 'college rules' often refers to both official university policies documented in student handbooks and the informal social norms of college life, including party culture and academic traditions. In Brazil, 'regras da faculdade' emphasizes more formal academic and behavioral expectations. The term is culturally significant in American cinema and literature as representing the transition to independence and self-governance among young adults.
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