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time at university
The period of life during which a person studies at a college or university.
Während meiner Studienzeit in Heidelberg habe ich viele wertvolle Erfahrungen gesammelt.
During my time at university in Heidelberg, I gained many valuable experiences.
'Studienzeit' (study period) is a compound noun made up of 'Studium' (studies, degree program) in the form 'Studien-' and 'Zeit' (time). The '-en-' is a linking sound that connects the two parts of the word.
Die Studienzeit ist für viele eine prägende Phase im Leben.
For many people, their time at university is a formative phase in life.
When the personal life phase is meant, the word is often used with the preposition 'während' (+ genitive) or 'in' (+ dative). Both forms are common.
Während meiner Studienzeit habe ich in einer Wohngemeinschaft gelebt.
During my time at university, I lived in a shared apartment.
You can usually recognize the meaning 'official duration' from words like 'Regelstudienzeit' (standard period of study), 'beträgt' (amounts to / is), 'überschreiten' (to exceed), or the mention of a specific number of semesters. The personal meaning is often made clear by possessive pronouns like 'meine' (my) or 'deine' (your).
Die durchschnittliche Studienzeit für diesen Bachelor liegt bei 7 Semestern.
The average study duration for this bachelor's degree is 7 semesters.
In the context of the official duration, certain combinations are very common. These include 'die Regelstudienzeit' (the standard period of study), 'die Studienzeit einhalten' (to keep to the study period), and 'die Studienzeit überschreiten' (to exceed the study period).
Wer die Regelstudienzeit überschreitet, muss eventuell Gebühren zahlen.
Anyone who exceeds the standard period of study may have to pay fees.
study / degree program
'das Studium' and 'die Studienzeit' both belong to life at a college or university. 'Studium' means the education itself: you attend courses, study for exams, and complete a degree. 'Studienzeit' means the time during which someone studies, or the duration of a degree program. Learners may confuse the words because they often appear in similar situations. If you are talking about the subject or the education, use 'Studium'. If you are talking about the period of life or the length of time, 'Studienzeit' fits better.
Während ihrer Studienzeit hat Maria oft in der Bibliothek gelernt.
During her time at university, Maria often studied in the library.
Lena beginnt im Herbst ihr Studium der Medizin.
Lena begins her medical studies in the fall.