Pursue my studies vs Pursue studying

Both of those phrases are fine/correct; however, they're used in slightly different contexts. 'Pursue my studies' is more formal and commonly used in academic or professional settings, while 'pursue studying' is more casual and can be used in everyday conversations. The choice between the two phrases depends on the formality of the context.

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Last updated: July 10, 2024

Pursue my studies

This phrase is correct and commonly used in academic or professional settings.

This phrase is typically used in formal contexts to indicate a commitment to continuing one's education or academic pursuits.

Examples:

I plan to pursue my studies in law at the university.
She decided to pursue her studies in medicine abroad.
He is determined to pursue his studies in engineering despite the challenges.
After high school, she wants to pursue her studies in psychology.
I am excited to pursue my studies in computer science.

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Same year I made a decision to pursue my studies having secured an opportunity to join Kenyan Teachers Training College (TTC) which I had applied for earlier.
Why did you choose this Master's Degree Programme? I chose this programme because I think that it is a great way to pursue my studies after my Bachelor's Degree in languages with a literature curriculum.
I'd avoided the war and stayed home to pursue my studies.
Jella: I wanted to study history, philosophy and literature. Unfortunately I couldn't pursue my studies as I was filming. I would also love to work with children.
Well after a few years, I decided to go to the U.S. and Columbia University to pursue my postgraduate studies, and then started my own media company, which was unthought of during the years that I started my career.
But when he got home to his family, he opted to pursue studies in accounting, in 1882 receiving a diploma with honors.
Grants are offered to pursue study, training, and/or research programs at Italian Higher Education Institutes, both public and legally recognised.
Sometime later, Smith again approached Parisot, this time with an offer to pursue studies of music theory and chamber music at Yale University on scholarship.
He renewed ties to his family; his father promised him a regular allowance to pursue studies in Vienna in the fall.
In 1984, SWAPO sent me to the UK to pursue studies in the sciences.
It must be made clear that only those who purely pursue studies are subject to this time frame, since studing whilst working will be taken into account towards the acquisition of long term resident status.
reside in order to pursue studies or vocational training;
You should pursue your studies too.
Pouqueville accepted the post that would also enable him to pursue his studies about Greece.
When Luzzatto finally reached Amsterdam, he was able to pursue his studies of the Kabbalah relatively unhindered.
He then resolved to return to Capodistria and pursue thorough studies.
After graduation, he moved to Tokyo to pursue his studies.
BCISB graduates will be eligible to enter Canadian and Thai Universities to further pursue their studies.
Furthermore he pursues his studies in Gregorian chant under the guidance of professor Nino Albarosa.
Galileo continued to pursue his studies with discretion.

Alternatives:

continue my studies
advance my studies
further my studies
dedicate myself to studying
focus on my studies

Pursue studying

This phrase is correct and can be used in casual conversations.

This phrase is more informal and can be used in everyday conversations to express the idea of continuing to learn or engage in studying.