[Celyn]

I would say that you get out, what you put in. Most movies might portray college as being epic parties and meeting really awesome people, which is entirely possible. Though it also requires hard work and dedication to keep up with classes and workload.

Is it legitimate adulthood? Probably not. You don't have to go to college to enter into 'adulthood' (which is largely a social construct anyway). Though college is different to school, in that it's your responsibility to go to classes and hand in work (no-one is going to chase you up on it) at the same time, it's different to an actual work environment or other responsibilities that being an adult might entail. I think it's a good stepping stone into the adult world, especially if you move out, because you're responsible for rent, bills, cooking and cleaning etc. I guess it's all down to what the individual gets out from the experience.