I graduated vs i am graduated

The correct phrase is "I graduated." The verb "graduate" is not typically used in the passive voice, so saying "I am graduated" is not common in English.

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I graduated

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone has successfully completed their studies and received a degree or diploma.

Examples:

I graduated from university last year.
She graduated with honors.
They will graduate in the spring.

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If you use simple PAST (I graduated), then you are referring to things only in the PAST, meaning when or where it TOOK place and what HAPPENED around that ...
Nov 14, 2021 ... When I graduated from the University of Oregon in 2017, I wasn't overwhelmed with pride. I was overwhelmed with relief. I felt like I was ...
Nov 4, 2008 ... It is not used nearly as often as the active “I graduated from” version. The American Heritage Dictionary provides good usage information ...
What are my options if I graduated from a closed school prior to its closure and owe federal student loans? MANAGING YOUR ACCOUNT. REPAYING LOANS.
Feb 28, 2022 ... I graduated the first week in May. I was a full time student for that semester, but I don't know if that was enough hours to be considered.
"I graduated from college" is the most accepted use of graduate in this context. You can also say "I graduated college" or "I was graduated from college.

Alternatives:

I completed my studies.
I finished school.
I received my diploma.

i am graduated

This phrase is not correct in English. The verb "graduate" is not typically used in the passive voice.

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I was born and living in Rome and I am passionate for travels and different cultures and people. I am graduated in Economics. After working 12 years in administration I have decided to change job because too much routine and too little stimulating.
I am graduated in Economics.
I am Graduated in photography and Digital creation in the UUniversity Politecnica of Catalunya - CITM.
Good morning, > I'm Italian, my name is Ilenia and I am graduated in oriental languages.
I live with my family in Campitello di Fassa and I am graduated on Sport Science. I am an Alpine Guide since 1982, Guide Instructor since 1997, ski instructor and national trainer from 1978 to 1983.
I am doctor, graduated in economics.
Send Free Request Letter to the family I am a freshly graduated student from Bulgaria and my area of expertise is Multimedia and Computer Graphics.
Like my fellow members of the committee, I am persuaded that a graduated model, with Member States being treated differently and greater account taken of previous achievements, is in any case preferable to aiming for a reduction across the board.
10 registered Venice tour guides Diana Cugola Diana Cugola Language: I am Venetian, and graduated in Foreign Languages and Literature.
She graduated in Arts and post-graduated in Spanish.
I graduated top of my class.
Dr. Samuel Cartwright graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Medical School.
You graduated top of your class.
I hear Helen's daughter graduated from Swarthmore.
I recently graduated from Northwestern University.
You and Ramsay both graduated from Annapolis.
Time stopped when I graduated high school.
Graduated top of his class from Virginia Tech.
She graduated from a College of Physical Education.
Everyone else graduated from normal college.

Alternatives:

I have graduated.
I was graduated.
I have completed my studies.

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