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at a college vs in a college

Both 'at a college' and 'in a college' are correct phrases, but they're used in different contexts. 'At a college' is used in reference to being physically present at a college or university. On the other hand, 'in a college' is used to describe being enrolled as a student or working within the institution.
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at a college

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate being physically present at a college or university.

Use 'at a college' when referring to being physically present at a college or university. For example, 'I am currently at a college campus attending a lecture.'

Examples:

  • She is studying at a college in the city.
  • He works at a college as a professor.
  • They are hosting a career fair at a college.
  • I met my friend at a college event.
  • The students gathered at a college library for a study session.
  • But there was a brief period where I worked at a college nearby.
  • I see my sister about to lap me at a college that I would never be able to get into.
  • And I have this gig at a college upstate tonight.
  • You're in town looking at a college?
  • Look... we set up command at a college two miles east of here.
  • I mean, you two are arguing about status at a college that correspondence schools make fun of.
  • I work at a college as a janitor even though I'm smarter than most of the people there.
  • Right, but it still doesn't explain how a ghost ended up at a college in another zip code.
  • He dumped me when he went off to live at a college he doesn't go to.
  • SOMETIMES I WISH YOU'D JUST TAKE SOME PLAIN OLD TEACHING JOB AT A COLLEGE IN PODUNK.
  • He visited his boyfriend in Boston and went to a party at a college hackerspace, where he was caught on camera.
  • You cursed at a college student.
  • I was at a college dinner at eight.
  • I work in math and astrophysics, at a college.
  • Personally, I think mooning your friends at a college reunion is no big deal.
  • We're not looking at a college party gone wrong.
  • I'm studying voice at a college of music.
  • I'm studying voice at a college of music.
  • I even got a chance at a college education.
  • Miss Dalal has asked to assist me to secure her place at a college of law.

Alternatives:

  • on a college campus
  • near a college
  • within a college
  • by a college
  • around a college

in a college

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate being enrolled as a student or working within a college or university.

Use 'in a college' when referring to being enrolled as a student or working within a college or university. For example, 'She is currently studying in a college in the city.'

Examples:

  • He is a professor in a college.
  • She is majoring in Biology in a college.
  • They offer scholarships to students in the college.
  • I have many friends in college.
  • The new building in the college is for the engineering department.
  • A doctor works in a hospital, just as a professor works in a college.
  • It's Like We're All In One Of Them Big Clubs You Get In A College.
  • I mean, I can see you in a college or doing psychotherapy, but not at some horrible crime scene, deep in blood and guts.
  • Look at Chandler's son: he's in a college and perfectly OK.
  • In fact, I do not believe that it is conceivable in a college of Heads of State or Government, to refuse or deny each government the opportunity to set out the position of their country on a constitutional treaty.
  • A misdemeanor shoving match in a college bar.
  • They're random people you meet in a college dorm.
  • Boys that age would better stay in a college.
  • We placed CSI Grissom undercover in a college seminar in which Haskell was being interviewed.
  • Exotic, getarian, I can mention it in a college essay.
  • This morning I attended a clean mobility conference in a college of higher education in Limburg.
  • They're random people you meet in a college dorm.
  • Well, I can give you my share back, but I invested Sam's in a college fund.
  • And I'll put it in a college trust fund for the kids.
  • Well, thought bubble Marge said we should put it in a college fund for Lisa.
  • Well, what do you got? Janitor murdered in a college lab last night.
  • It's been a while since I've been in a college girl's bedroom.
  • I have a list of questions that you might be asked in a college interview, so I will give this to you so you can prepare.
  • For Christmas, throw in a college fund for David.
  • A doctor works in a hospital, just as a professor works in a college.

Alternatives:

  • at a college
  • on a college campus
  • within a college
  • by a college
  • around a college

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