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I go to the college vs I went to the college

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I go to the college' is present tense, indicating a habitual action or a current fact. 'I went to the college' is past tense, indicating a completed action in the past. The choice between them depends on the timeframe you are referring to.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 3886 views

I go to the college

This phrase is correct when referring to a habitual action or a current fact.

Use 'I go to the college' when talking about a routine or habitual action, such as attending classes regularly.
  • Jul 8, 2015 ... “So when it came time for me to go to college, I had to make a tough choice: do I go to the college we can afford or do I take out loans to go to ...
  • However, if I go to the college's computer lab or use a friend's computer I seem to be able to post without any problems. Any ideas on what's causing this?
  • Jun 29, 2013 ... they would probably try to clarify your English and say something like 'Did I go to the college?' with a puzzled look on their face. This is because ...
  • Sep 11, 2015 ... Q: With this insurance must I go to the College's Student Health Center first? A: To maximize benefits, insured students must use the resources ...

Alternatives:

  • I attend the college
  • I am a student at the college
  • I study at the college
  • I am enrolled in the college
  • I regularly go to the college

I went to the college

This phrase is correct when referring to a completed action in the past.

Use 'I went to the college' when talking about a specific instance of going to the college in the past.
  • The only purpose I went to the college for was to play tennis, but actually I made a couple friends. One is a girl, and the other one is a boy. They are Chinese.
  • I went to the College of Charleston and graduated in 2009 with a degree in Creative Writing. I met the love of my life and got married at 21. We started traveling ...
  • I went to the College Prep Center , not once, but a few times, always indecisive when I walked out of the college. Finally, I plucked up enough courage to register  ...
  • "I didn't attend high school but I'm attending college." "I went to the college but I didn't go to the high school." "I'm going to college, I am not going to high school."

Alternatives:

  • I visited the college
  • I attended the college yesterday
  • I was at the college
  • I went to the college last week
  • I went to the college for a tour

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