when i was reading in college vs when i was reading in uni

Both phrases are correct, but the choice between 'college' and 'uni' depends on the regional variation in English. 'College' is commonly used in American English, while 'uni' is more common in British English. Both phrases convey the same meaning of reading during one's time at a higher education institution.

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when i was reading in college

This phrase is correct and commonly used in American English to refer to the time spent reading while attending a college or university.

This phrase is used to indicate the period during which the speaker was engaged in reading while enrolled in a college or university.

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I noticed something when I was reading about Thomas.
Harry Potter would look like when I was reading the books.
I did it once, back when I was reading law at Cambridge.
When i was reading the dialogue, I had thoughts about this and that.
When I was reading the professor's journal, I learned about Nemo's plans.
When I was reading up on this matter, I have to say it was like going from one disaster to another.
Started reading it in college, for the chicks.
His book has sold over two million copies, becoming required reading in most colleges and many high schools.
The other night, when I was reading to Aaron, you said... that I was a natural.
I just realized something when I was reading about Hoyt just never occurred to me before.
You know, I was reading in the paper the other day.
You know, when I was reading your files, I was impressed with what you've accomplished with your team.
I read that book, and from when I was reading that book, I knew that I wanted to have a life in medicine.
Last night when I was reading the book, I found a P.O. box address in the back.
I wondered, when I was reading the case if I'd make a mistake by granting this.
I was reading in the books, and there is reference to one of these guys starting a revolution.
I was reading in the paper that there's orange picking up in fairhope.
After dinner I was reading in my room and the pain started again.
Look, it might seem a little wonker-bonkers, but I was reading in Indian Vogue that crickets were all the rage over there.
I was reading in the books, and there is reference to one of these guys starting a revolution.

Alternatives:

when I was studying in college
when I was reading at university
when I was studying at university
when I was in college reading
when I was in university reading

when i was reading in uni

This phrase is correct and commonly used in British English to refer to the time spent reading while attending a university.

This phrase is used to indicate the period during which the speaker was engaged in reading while enrolled in a university.

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I noticed something when I was reading about Thomas.
Harry Potter would look like when I was reading the books.
I did it once, back when I was reading law at Cambridge.
When i was reading the dialogue, I had thoughts about this and that.
When I was reading the professor's journal, I learned about Nemo's plans.
When I was reading up on this matter, I have to say it was like going from one disaster to another.
I could do some reading at uni, if you like, see what I can find out.
The other night, when I was reading to Aaron, you said... that I was a natural.
I just realized something when I was reading about Hoyt just never occurred to me before.
You know, I was reading in the paper the other day.
You know, when I was reading your files, I was impressed with what you've accomplished with your team.
I read that book, and from when I was reading that book, I knew that I wanted to have a life in medicine.
Last night when I was reading the book, I found a P.O. box address in the back.
I wondered, when I was reading the case if I'd make a mistake by granting this.
I was reading in the books, and there is reference to one of these guys starting a revolution.
I was reading in the paper that there's orange picking up in fairhope.
After dinner I was reading in my room and the pain started again.
Look, it might seem a little wonker-bonkers, but I was reading in Indian Vogue that crickets were all the rage over there.
I was reading in the books, and there is reference to one of these guys starting a revolution.
I was reading in your deal there how they never caught that Black Dolly killer.

Alternatives:

when I was studying in uni
when I was reading at university
when I was studying at university
when I was in uni reading
when I was in university reading

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when i was reading in college vs when i was reading in uni