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I have been awarded vs I have obtained my degree

Both these phrases are correct, but they're used in different contexts. 'I have been awarded' is often used when referring to receiving an award, prize, or honor. On the other hand, 'I have obtained my degree' is used when talking about completing a course of study and receiving a degree or qualification.

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I have been awarded

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to receiving an award, prize, or honor.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone has received an award, prize, or honor. It is often followed by the name of the award or honor.

Examples:

I have been awarded the Employee of the Month.
She has been awarded a scholarship for her academic achievements.

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Last updated: November 19, 2024

2 days ago ... I have been awarded a third class degree, what should I do? Hi guys, after three years of studying with the Open Uni, I was sent an email ...
Nov 27, 2014 ... Both phrases are correct, but the meaning is subtly different. "I have been awarded..." implies that the awards were fairly recent and/or ...
Aug 17, 2023 ... I have been awarded KETK/FOX51's Employee of the Month for July! This honor is truly humbling and I am so grateful to have been nominated.
Jun 3, 2024 ... I authorize UT Austin to apply Title IV funding which I have been awarded to all charges including up to $200 for prior year charges.
Feb 16, 2024 ... I am announcing that I have been awarded artist residency at @LostAndFoundLab this March at Cos Cob, CT. For my research, I will be given generous access to ...
May 10, 2024 ... What an honor! I have been awarded the 2024 Globally Responsible Organizations and Work (GROW) Alumna Award from Georgia State University ...
Jul 5, 2022 ... I have been awarded for 9 years in a row as Microsoft MVP ... Since many years, the 1st of July (this year the date was postponed a few hours ...
Oct 13, 2024 ... I have been awarded "Australia's Most Outstanding in IT Security" at the 2024 Australian Women in Security Awards.
5 days ago ... I have been awarded a grant to replace my water heater. Looking for a licensed plumber, located in Newaygo County, to quote and do the job.
Jun 19, 2018 ... I just found out that I have been awarded the On-Ramp Fellowship Grant from the Indiana Arts Commission! They have accepted my grant proposal! I ...

Alternatives:

I have received
I have been honored with
I have been granted

I have obtained my degree

This phrase is correct and commonly used when talking about completing a course of study and receiving a degree or qualification.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone has successfully completed a course of study and has been awarded a degree or qualification.

Examples:

I have obtained my degree in Computer Science.
After years of hard work, she has finally obtained her medical degree.

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Last updated: November 19, 2024

Jun 16, 2023 ... I am excited to announce that I have obtained my degree today allowing me to practice the thing that I love, veterinary medicine.
I have obtained my degree in 2021 with a bachelors degree of nursing. Therefore I have spent an extensive amount of time learning and educating myself about ...
Jul 1, 2024 ... I have obtained my degree/diploma of “co-manager” after following the postgraduate training “Co-management” PXL-NeXT over the past academic ...
... I have obtained my degree. Thank you for taking the time to learn about me and checkout my experience! Education. I am currently enrolled in the Computer ...
I live in the UK but I have obtained my degree in a country other than the UK. Can I request a Declaration of Value from the Italian Consulate in London? No ...
... I have obtained my degree. Secondly, I want to expand my career in law. 117 Words; 1 Pages. Satisfactory Essays. Read More. Good Essays. Essay on Reasons for ...
Nov 7, 2022 ... When I graduated from optometry school I knew that I wanted to start my own practice and now that I have obtained my degree it was time to ...
Jan 15, 2015 ... ... . Once I have obtained my degree I would like to study further and work towards getting my MBA and then start up my own PR company.…
... I have obtained my degree. Secondly, I want to expand my career in law. 117 Words; 1 Pages. Satisfactory Essays. Read More. Decent Essays. Personal Narrative: ...
Once I have obtained my degree, I plan to be highly committed as a music educator in one of our public schools here in the Rio Grande Valley. Though I have ...

Alternatives:

I have earned my degree
I have achieved my degree
I have graduated with my degree

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