The term is also used to describe the female freshman experience, often in a gender-conscious or personal essay format.
: Author Jodi Lipper wrote a book titled Fresh Women , which follows the lives of female students at Barnard College. In an interview with HuffPost , Lipper explained that the title was a "wink" to fellow women's college graduates who preferred terms other than "freshmen". FreshWomen
Released in 2022, FreshWomen - Season 1 is a choice-driven adult visual novel where the player takes on the role of a freshman at Minerva Bay College. The term is also used to describe the
: The story combines elements of comedy, drama, and mystery as the protagonist romances various characters while trying to solve a mysterious incident. Released in 2022, FreshWomen - Season 1 is
: Publications like Refinery29 have featured series of personal essays from college "freshwomen" defining their identities and navigating the dangers and joys of their first year.