Hi! This is Alan Sheptin from Sheptin Tutoring.
What college did you go to? Regardless of where you went, you know what that means. But it’s not a universal term.
For our Canadian friends, the term college means a post-secondary apprenticeship program, trade school or community college
Across the pond in the United Kingdom, college refers to the two years leading up to university study. In some instances, a college prepares a student for a vocation, without a university degree.
For Americans, however, there are some nuances between a college or university. Colleges tend to be smaller, student-focused centers of learning. While most colleges offer a vast array of courses of study, they generally have a few specialized graduate programs.
Universities tend to be larger, with several colleges within the institution. For example, the University of Pennsylvania has four colleges under its brand: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Nursing, College of Engineering, and Wharton School of Business. In addition, universities award many different types of master’s and doctorate-level programs. They may have Law Schools, Medical Schools, Dental Schools, Schools of Education, and Social Work.
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