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At university vs. In university
At university
/ət juːnɪˈvɜːrsəti/Examples:
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In university
/ɪn ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsɪti/Examples:
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- At university often relates to a general state or condition of being enrolled or affiliated with a university.
- In university might indicate a more specific idea of being within the university physically or conceptually involved in its activities.
- Think of at university as a stage in life similar to being at school or at work.
- In university can sometimes apply in the same way we say in college, but it's less common in British English.
- Remember, at university is typically used in British English, while in college is the American equivalent.
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