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What Is The Difference Between A School, A College And A University? by smpclippingpath(m): 10:26pm On Jun 11, 2018 |
In many countries of the world, a college is a secondary school and is very different than a university. In the United States, however, colleges and universities are quite similar. Often, both colleges and universities are referred to as schools. Generally, both colleges and universities in the United States are four-year institutions that offer a Bachelor of Arts degree or a Bachelor of Science degree. This is commonly known as an undergraduate or bachelors degree. The main difference is that most universities also offer a higher level of study after you complete your bachelors degree - resulting in a masters degree or doctorate. What confuses many international students is that Americans use the words school, college and university interchangeably in conversation. For example, someone may ask, Where do you go to school? In this case, they simply want to know what university you are attending. Adding to the confusion, universities are often divided into sections that are referred to as colleges. The University of Idaho, for example, is organized into ten colleges, which include the College of Engineering, the College of Law and the College of Agriculture. No matter which of these colleges you attend, your degree will be issued by the University. You will also hear the word college when people discuss two-year colleges. These colleges (also called community colleges or junior colleges) offer a degree called an associate degree. Many international students choose to get this type of degree and then transfer to a four-year college or university to study two more years to earn a bachelors degree. You will want to pay close attention when you read or hear information about a school, college or university, but recognize that all the institutions share the same basic principle -- providing a challenging and exciting place to study and earn a degree! 15 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: What Is The Difference Between A School, A College And A University? by Benblaq(m): 6:19am On Jun 12, 2018 |
School is the general name for every formal educational centre. College is the same thing as a university, though it is mostly used outside Nigeria, just the same way we call ours SECONDARY SCHOOL, They call theirs HIGH SCHOOL. next! 47 Likes 1 Share |
Re: What Is The Difference Between A School, A College And A University? by punisha: 7:19am On Jun 12, 2018 |
Seriously in Nigeria the degree is almost good as useless. I read IR , but I work in a bank. Whilst those that didn't go to school are doing exceptionally well financially. I handle their accounts so I know this. All fingers are not equal they say and yes I may be doing fine after 7years of giving my life to banking, but if I had known what I know now, I won't have bothered going to school o! A man's gift / talents makes life easier... Help ur kids maximise their potentials early and they might just be d next Messi or Ronaldo or Dangote. 69 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: What Is The Difference Between A School, A College And A University? by MANNABBQGRILLS: 7:19am On Jun 12, 2018 |
Benblaq:The first poster has said it ALL. 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: What Is The Difference Between A School, A College And A University? by lastempero: 7:20am On Jun 12, 2018 |
In there pronounciation and spelling 1 Like |
Re: What Is The Difference Between A School, A College And A University? by Jaynom(m): 7:22am On Jun 12, 2018 |
Education is beyond the four walls of a school 3 Likes |
Re: What Is The Difference Between A School, A College And A University? by obaival(m): 7:22am On Jun 12, 2018 |
A SCHOOL is where u go for schooling, A COLLEGE is where u go for colleging, while UNIVERSITY is where u go n be forming slay queen, carrying book in hand wearing anything to lectures in ARABANKO life 6 Likes |
Re: What Is The Difference Between A School, A College And A University? by BlueRayDick: 7:22am On Jun 12, 2018 |
Whether u go college, university or school, At the end of the day, if u no know person for Naija or u no position urself well when u return to Naija no job for u. Dem plenty wey we meet for KPMG test that year 6 Likes |
Re: What Is The Difference Between A School, A College And A University? by TamunoRichard(m): 7:23am On Jun 12, 2018 |
I'm coming to comment 1 Like |
Re: What Is The Difference Between A School, A College And A University? by SamuelAnyawu(m): 7:23am On Jun 12, 2018 |
College no dey do post graduate studies 2 Likes |
Re: What Is The Difference Between A School, A College And A University? by Koyayikobeyiba: 7:25am On Jun 12, 2018 |
Universities are independent institutions that award their own degree certificates and must do a certain amount of research to maintain this standard. Colleges on the other hand are often attached to a university (though remain separate institutions) and because they do not have the same research facilities, often do not offer PhDs. 5 Likes |
Re: What Is The Difference Between A School, A College And A University? by Esiobu95(m): 7:28am On Jun 12, 2018 |
Very nice.. But what of High school 1 Like |
Re: What Is The Difference Between A School, A College And A University? by valgbo(m): 7:29am On Jun 12, 2018 |
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Re: What Is The Difference Between A School, A College And A University? by slawomir: 7:31am On Jun 12, 2018 |
isoright 2 Likes |
Re: What Is The Difference Between A School, A College And A University? by enemyofprogress: 7:33am On Jun 12, 2018 |
No difference, they are all school buildings 1 Like |
Re: What Is The Difference Between A School, A College And A University? by czarina(f): 7:35am On Jun 12, 2018 |
punisha:International Relations I presume? Did same and back then we all thought we'd be in one embassy working. Four years after, it's a different story entirely Handwork wins everytime. No regrets in getting that degree sha. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: What Is The Difference Between A School, A College And A University? by vandertommy: 7:38am On Jun 12, 2018 |
school is primary school, college is secondary school and university is higher or senior school. taink you ;Dschool is primary school, college is secondary school and university is higher or senior school. taink you 1 Like |
Re: What Is The Difference Between A School, A College And A University? by dadada98: 7:43am On Jun 12, 2018 |
Re: What Is The Difference Between A School, A College And A University? by perdollar(m): 7:47am On Jun 12, 2018 |
in school u find university. in university u find colleges. in colleges u find department. in department u find classrooms. in classrooms ryt at d back u find me. 4 Likes |
Re: What Is The Difference Between A School, A College And A University? by JuanDeDios: 7:53am On Jun 12, 2018 |
Benblaq:The first poster is right. He covers the topic rather well. 1 Like |
Re: What Is The Difference Between A School, A College And A University? by BanjiRaymond(m): 7:55am On Jun 12, 2018 |
School is meant for the poor.... College is for the rich 1 Like |
Re: What Is The Difference Between A School, A College And A University? by Nobody: 8:06am On Jun 12, 2018 |
Esiobu95:High school in the USA is our secondary school here in Nigeria, the difference is that if you finish high school in the US you can get a job with it 3 Likes |
Re: What Is The Difference Between A School, A College And A University? by cezarman(m): 8:08am On Jun 12, 2018 |
czarina: My IR kpali is still in LASU since 2015. I always forget I've a kpali somewhere to collect sef. It's useless to me right now and I don't know if it'll ever be useful... I doubt sha After all the presentations and all the 'bank dressing'... Na that one pain me pass 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: What Is The Difference Between A School, A College And A University? by Nobody: 8:13am On Jun 12, 2018 |
THE DIFFERENCE IS COMPOUND AND STUDENTS THEREIN 1 Like |
Re: What Is The Difference Between A School, A College And A University? by Neoteny(m): 8:38am On Jun 12, 2018 |
A school is where you badly want to touch girl's breasts A college is where you finally got to touch the breasts A university is where you contract your first gonorrhea 1 Like |
Re: What Is The Difference Between A School, A College And A University? by Catalyst4real: 8:38am On Jun 12, 2018 |
punisha:Yeah! Hide in the bank and enjoy the A.C then come to nairaland and tell us how useless Nigerian degrees are. You're not only biting the finger that fed you, but discouraging others from being fed 6 Likes |
Re: What Is The Difference Between A School, A College And A University? by mikeapollo: 8:51am On Jun 12, 2018 |
Benblaq:A college is originally supposed to be a ''secondary'' school or ''A levels'' But the Americans decided to equate it to a university. 2 Likes |
Re: What Is The Difference Between A School, A College And A University? by Benblaq(m): 8:53am On Jun 12, 2018 |
mikeapollo:Because that's how it is taken to be in Nigeria. 1 Like |
Re: What Is The Difference Between A School, A College And A University? by chocorex(m): 9:14am On Jun 12, 2018 |
Koyayikobeyiba: It's not collage of education Vs a university. Its collage Vs university. In the UK when someone says I am in collage they mean they are in university level. Collage of education is an associate degree 1 Like |
Re: What Is The Difference Between A School, A College And A University? by iswallker(m): 9:32am On Jun 12, 2018 |
Schools do things like debate. Colleges do sports, university is where they all meet... 1 Like |
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