Thread: to enroll / to be matriculated

Как правильнее / лучше:

First I wanted to enroll at МГУ (the name of the university).
OR
First I wanted to be matriculated at МГУ.

Thanks!

In my experience

"First I wanted to enroll at МГУ " is more natural.

The process is usually known as matriculation, and although "to be matriculated" is grammatically correct, I have never heard it expressed that way.

I like "enroll" better too. 'Matriculate' seems way too formal.

Originally Posted by scotcher

The process is usually known as matriculation, and although "to be matriculated" is grammatically correct, I have never heard it expressed that way.

I believe that the Passive voice isn't necessary here. "I want to matriculate at MGU" is also correct (and it's less ponderous).

Please correct me if I'm wrong.

Yeah that's right.

Matriculate means the same as enroll, but at least here in the US matriculate is a very uncommon word. Usually we say either "I was accepted at/into (school)" to talk about entrance, or "I am studying at (school)."

Originally Posted by paulb

Usually we say either "I was accepted at/into (school)" to talk about entrance, or "I am studying at (school)."

Разве "I was accepted" не значит "Я поступил / был принят"?...
"Я хотел поступить" - это не то же самое.

Originally Posted by Оля

Originally Posted by paulb

Usually we say either "I was accepted at/into (school)" to talk about entrance, or "I am studying at (school)."

Разве "I was accepted" не значит "Я поступил / был принят"?...
"Я хотел поступить" - это не то же самое.

Yes, you're correct. Sorry, I wasn't paying close attention



"I want/would like to attend (school)" is a common expression.

A more sloppy way is "I want to go to (school)."

These both mean "I want to enroll in (school)"

"enroll" is, of course, fine too.

Originally Posted by paulb

Matriculate means the same as enroll, but at least here in the US matriculate is a very uncommon word. Usually we say either "I was accepted at/into (school)" to talk about entrance, or "I am studying at (school)."

I think it's quite common in a university context. Anybody who as been to university has used it. It is rather formal sounding, though.