high school student vs college student in Korean

고등학생vs대학생

high school student

고등학생high school student

A high school student is a student who goes to high school. In Korean, this word is 고등학생. You use it to talk about a teenager’s school life, age group, or daily activities. It is a common word in school and everyday conversation.

When to use high school student
college student

대학생college student

A college student is a person who studies at a college or university. In Korean, 대학생 means someone who goes to university after high school. You can use this word to talk about yourself or another person in daily life.

When to use college student

How they differ

A 대학생 studies at a university, not a high school. They are usually older than a 고등학생.