gerund

[Applejoy]

situation: I was telling my experience during my first day of class..I'm still studying in the university now...Is it correct to say


1. I was nervous and excited before studying in this university.


Also, I want to know the part of speech or the function of the word "studying" in that sentence. Is it a gerund? Thanks!

[hector51]

yeah,it's a gerund.and that sentence is correct

[queenbu]

Excuse me,hector,isn't it it more correct to say 'studying AT THE univ.?'

Thanks

[hector51]

I think it should be "at this university"

[queenbu]

Yes,that's what I meant.I was referring to 'at' instead of 'in'.
Thanks