I have graduated since 2008 vs I have finished university in 2008

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'I have graduated since 2008' implies that the graduation happened in 2008 and continues to be relevant, while 'I have finished university in 2008' specifically states the completion of university in that year.

Last updated: March 24, 2024

I have graduated since 2008

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that the graduation occurred in 2008 and has relevance up to the present.

This phrase is used to express that the graduation took place in 2008 and the effects or relevance of that event continue to the present time.

Examples:

I have graduated since 2008, and I have been working in the same field ever since.
She has graduated since 2008, and her knowledge has been continuously updated.
He has graduated since 2008, and his expertise has grown over the years.
They have graduated since 2008, and their achievements have been remarkable.
We have graduated since 2008, and our careers have flourished.

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Since 2008 I have been the Secretary-General of the Slovenian Government.
I haven't seen a movie since 2008.
Since 2008 I have repeatedly drawn attention to the growing phenomenon of violence in the Romanian school system, endeavouring to make the Romanian authorities and the Commission aware of the problem.
Officially suspended all activities since 2008.
You may have graduated, but high school never ends.
You couldn't have graduated without some clinical experience.
And one more year and I would have graduated.
You have graduated and moved on to an adult life.
You have graduated from my academy with a first-rate education.
I probably wouldn't have graduated med school.
He would have graduated high school last year.
Without him, I might not have graduated.
I might have graduated if I had gone somewhere like this.
This guy may have graduated from stalker to killer after all.
Bea, when you have graduated from Harvard Law, we'll continue this conversation.
Since 2008 there has been a twin track international initiative to regularise the relationships between the funds and OECD countries.
The main movements since 2008 concern increases relating to the EU10 countries.
Turns out he's been a rat since 2008.
America's favorite suicide booth since 2008.
Since 2008, FSG is both the owner and the operator of Saarbrücken airport.

Alternatives:

I graduated in 2008 and have been successful since then.
My graduation was in 2008, and I have continued to excel.
Since 2008, when I graduated, I have achieved many milestones.
Having graduated in 2008, I have made significant progress.
My graduation year is 2008, and I have thrived since then.

I have finished university in 2008

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate the completion of university specifically in 2008.

This phrase is used to state that the completion of university studies occurred in the year 2008.

Examples:

I have finished university in 2008, and I started working immediately after.
She has finished university in 2008, and she pursued further studies abroad.
He has finished university in 2008, and he has been working in his field since then.
They have finished university in 2008, and they have excelled in their careers.
We have finished university in 2008, and we have been applying our knowledge effectively.

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Neely went to Harvard University in 2008.
I have finished mit der strudel.
Confess! I have finished confessing.
I have finished my missing persons sweep.
I have finished my butter analysis.
Dame Alais and I have finished.
The force was in I have finished your heart.
Then tell me after I have finished interrogating the suspect.
I will sleep when I have finished my studies.
I have finished thinking about dying.
I have finished on that point, Mr President.
I will study abroad when I have finished school.
Dame Alais and I have finished.
This is Dr. Isles. I have finished my external examination.
When I have finished with Moriarty, I'll come find you.
When I have finished my studies.
I have finished adjusting the interface.
I have finished writing Leslie's campaign anthem.
It's just that I have finished everything for today.
As I have said, we have finished the consultation process.

Alternatives:

I completed my university studies in 2008.
My university education ended in 2008.
In 2008, I graduated from university.
My university graduation year is 2008.
I finished my studies at university in 2008.

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I have graduated since 2008 vs I have finished university in 2008