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at graduate school vs in graduate school

Both 'at graduate school' and 'in graduate school' are commonly used phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'At graduate school' is used to refer to being physically present at the school, while 'in graduate school' is used to indicate enrollment or participation in the program.

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at graduate school

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to being physically present at a graduate school.

Use 'at graduate school' when you want to indicate that someone is physically present at a graduate school location.

Examples:

  • I am currently at graduate school working on my thesis.
  • She spends most of her time at graduate school studying in the library.
  • Dec 13, 2011 ... Consider this quote from an economics textbook, "The costs relate to (1) the income she will lose while she is at graduate school working on a ...
  • Oct 21, 2009 ... No one should lunge at graduate school. Getting an advanced degree can take years and can cost tens of thousands of dollars if you're not ...
  • Sep 9, 2015 ... Types of Coursework at Graduate School. Needless to say, the coursework in graduate programs is a world away from the academic life you ...
  • Students requesting that their official or unofficial transcripts of courses taken at Graduate School USA be forwarded by to other institutions, government ...

Alternatives:

  • at the graduate school
  • on the graduate school campus
  • at the university
  • on campus

in graduate school

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate enrollment or participation in a graduate school program.

Use 'in graduate school' when you want to express that someone is enrolled in or participating in a graduate school program.

Examples:

  • She is currently in graduate school studying psychology.
  • I will be starting my classes in graduate school next week.
  • ... so graduate students who have taught extensively in graduate school can find it immensely difficult to get a teaching job when they have obtained their degree ...
  • How to Succeed in Graduate School: A Guide for Students and Advisors. Marie desJardins marie@erg.sri.com. Published in Crossroads, the Online ACM ...
  • Staying Motivated in Graduate School. by Alexes Harris. At times during your graduate career it can become difficult to stay motivated and avoid burnout. During ...
  • How to Be a Good Graduate Student -- Succeeding in Graduate School. Copyright (c) 2007 by Frank Vahid (A synopsis of the book: How to Be a Good Graduate ...

Alternatives:

  • enrolled in graduate school
  • attending graduate school
  • studying at the graduate level
  • pursuing a graduate degree

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