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when i was in university vs when i was at university

Both 'when I was in university' and 'when I was at university' are correct and common in British English. They can be used to refer to the period of one's attendance of a university.
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when i was in university

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to a period of time during one's attendance at a university.

This phrase is used to indicate a specific time frame during one's time as a student at a university.

Examples:

  • When I was in university, I studied abroad for a semester.
  • I learned a lot when I was in university.
  • When I was in university, I joined a secret society.
  • I started smoking when I was in university.
  • I had several gadgets when I was in university, including several laptops.
  • I went to Chuncheon when I was in university.
  • When I was in university, I ran a project with my friends.
  • I realised I would become a collector when I was in University and I bought the first piece of my collection.

Alternatives:

  • when I was at university
  • during my time at university
  • while I was in college
  • during my university years
  • when I was a student at university

when i was at university

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to a period of time during one's attendance at a university.

This phrase is used to indicate a specific time frame during one's time as a student at a university.

Examples:

  • When I was at university, I met some of my closest friends.
  • I had a great experience when I was at university.
  • Aug 1, 2015 ... "I'm in college." Or "When I was in college" Or "When I was at MSU..." ... NOT ... " When I was in university..." Or "When I was at university...".
  • Jun 23, 2014 ... Literally the only times I've heard Americans say something like "when I was at University" is when they are talking to a foreigner. It's always ...
  • Colloquially, the term university may be used to describe a phase in one's life: " When I was at university..." (in the United States and Ireland, college is often used  ...
  • Feb 5, 2016 ... When I was at university in London in the early 1990s, Michael Jackson's mega- hit “Black or White” was forever blaring in the student bar.

Alternatives:

  • when I was in university
  • during my time at university
  • while I was in college
  • during my university years
  • when I was a student at university

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