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my previous professor at vs previous professor at

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "My previous professor at" is used when you want to specify that the professor you are referring to was yours in the past. On the other hand, "previous professor at" is used in a more general sense, without specifying that the professor was yours.

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my previous professor at

This phrase is correct and commonly used when you want to specify that the professor you are referring to was yours in the past.

This phrase is used to indicate that the professor being mentioned was the one who taught you in the past. It adds a personal touch to the statement.

Examples:

  • My previous professor at Harvard was very knowledgeable.
  • I learned a lot from my previous professor at the university.
  • 'A great visit with my previous professor at TCU, Dr. Jennifer Watson. Pathways Therapy Services's photo. 'Vacation Bible School is next week and since David ...
  • This commercial work reminds me the impressive and comprehensive research of my previous professor at the Graduate School of Design, Dr Kostas Terzidis, ...
  • Jul 31, 2007 ... This commercial work reminds me the impressive and comprehensive research of my previous professor at the Graduate School of Design, ...
  • Attention: Important. This is an article written by one of my previous professor at Sheridan College, Kathryn Adams. Please read, it's important to all designers, ...

Alternatives:

  • my professor from before
  • the professor I had before
  • the professor who taught me previously
  • my former professor at

previous professor at

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a professor in a general sense, without specifying that the professor was yours.

This phrase is used to talk about a professor in a general way, without indicating any personal connection or ownership. It is more suitable for a neutral or objective context.

Examples:

  • The previous professor at the university was known for his research.
  • The previous professor at the school retired last year.
  • Henrik Vibe Scheller - previous Professor at the University of Copenhagen and current head of research at JBEI- tells how he has already benefitted from the ...
  • Benedict International Education Group was formed in 1928 by Dr. Gaston Bénédict, a linguist and previous Professor at the University of Southern California.
  • Apr 19, 2013 ... Luther Defoe, an MU graduate and previous professor at the university, started MU's Theta Nu Epsilon chapter in 1895. Defoe is commonly ...
  • ... The four colour problem. Up: Poul Heegaard Previous: Professor at Kristiania ( = ... Up: Poul Heegaard Previous: Professor at Kristiania (= Hans J. Munkholm

Alternatives:

  • the professor before
  • the professor who taught previously
  • the former professor at
  • the professor who was there before

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