In college or at the university? IN vs. AT THE
When asking a student about their studies, I would either say:
1. "What are you studying in college?" Or,
2. "What are you studying at the university?"

My question is, why say IN college or AT THE university?
All I know is, that is how I would naturally say it in English, And I don't know why.

Question

In college or at the university?  IN vs. AT THE
When asking a student about their studies, I would either say:
1. "What are you studying in college?" Or,
2. "What are you studying at the university?"

My question is, why say IN college or AT THE university?
All I know is, that is how I would naturally say it in English, And I don't know why.

Answer

I can't answer your question (if there is a question here), but, as native speakers, we do need to be aware of regional variations.

I would use 'at' for both questions, and wouldn't use an article in either.

What are you studying at college?
What are you studying at university?

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