Emma Watson

Ignoring fame was my rebellion, in a funny way. I was insistent on being normal and doing normal things. It probably wasn't advisable to go to college in America and room with a complete stranger. And it probably wasn't wise to share a bathroom with eight other people in a coed dorm. Looking back, that was crazy.

British Actress

Daryn Kagan

My first sport was volleyball, and then somebody told me about cross-country. They said it was outdoors, coed, and everybody got to participate. And I said, 'That is the sport for me!

American Entertainer

Ali Krieger

When I was 6 years old, I played on a coed indoor team. We were called the Cosmos. And then, after that, when I was 7, I played on an all-girls club team.

American Athlete

Emphasizes that activities or settings include both men and women, promoting equality.

Gender Inclusivity

'Coed' can refer to any mixed-gender situation, not limited to educational institutions.

Not Just Schools

In some cultures, coed environments are standard, while in others they are less common.

Cultural Norms

Traditionally, 'coed' referred to female students, but this usage is less common today.

Feminine Usage

Using 'coed' to refer to female students is particularly American.

U.S. Specific

Some may find the term outdated or patronizing when referring specifically to women.

Changing Perception

 at the local high school had been stabbed and killed, so he didn't want me to go there. He wanted me to go to a private school, and he gave me an option. You can go to Holy Name, which is coed, or St. John's, which is all boys. Very wise man, because he knew I would,