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!
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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.
I believe that the Passive voice isn't necessary here. "I want to matriculate at MGU" is also correct (and it's less ponderous).Quote:
Originally Posted by scotcher
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)."
Разве "I was accepted" не значит "Я поступил / был принят"?...Quote:
Originally Posted by paulb
"Я хотел поступить" - это не то же самое.
Yes, you're correct. Sorry, I wasn't paying close attentionQuote:
Originally Posted by Оля
:oops:
"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.
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by paulb