I am going to university vs I was going to universiy

The correct phrase is "I am going to university." This phrase is used to express a current action or plan. On the other hand, "I was going to university" implies a past action or plan that did not happen.

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I am going to university

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a current action or plan.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker is currently on their way to attend university or has the intention to do so in the near future.

Examples:

I am going to university to study engineering.
She is going to university to pursue a degree in business.
They are going to university to attend a lecture.
He is going to university to meet with his professor.
We are going to university to participate in a research project.

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And then, going to university...
It'll be like going to university.
They study, going to university.
Dad, -I'll be going to university soon.
She buggered up her chance of going to university by getting pregnant.
But he didn't say owt about this Raff not going to university business.
But there was a story on women going to university in the last edition.
Girl from here, going to university.
Yes, your mother tells me you're thinking of not going to university.
I think me grandad's right about me going to university and getting a degree.
On every street corner so you will be reduced to going to universities... and that's not practical - like what we did.
Manrico isn't going to University, so why should you?
Niinii told me "If you are going to university, aim for a good one."
And he wound up going to university "Before that,"
Many of you will now be going on to university.
Myka, you're going to Tamalpais University in Northern California.
So Ben, don't waste your time going to Hudson University.
I'm going to tour Hudson University.
Whereas, you're most likely going to attend the university of Florida.
Junpyo is going to attend Shinhwa University with us.

I was going to universiy

This phrase is incorrect. The correct form should be "I was going to university."

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Not what I was going to say.
I was going to tell you.
I wasn't sure I was going to when the sandstorm hit.
I was wondering when I was going to make your acquaintance.
I was wondering what I was going to do for his birthday.
I was going to Michigan, I was going to play soccer.
First I was going to kiss the redhead.
Please tell me I was going to a costume party.
I was going to get one for the office.
Thought I was going to die, ma'am.
I was going to do that next.
I was going to mix it with strawberries.
I was going to say you, Pacey.
Told you I was going to Cleveland.
I was going to see my daughter.
I was going to plan to not...
I was going to tell you when I knew.
'cause I was scared somebody was going to steal my identity.
I was going to ask a quote for a life policy.
Actually, I was going to ask you.

Alternatives:

I was going to university to attend a seminar.
She was going to university to meet her advisor.
They were going to university to submit their assignment.
He was going to university to study for his exam.
We were going to university to participate in a workshop.

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I am going to university vs I was going to universiy