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  1. 29-May-2003, 14:24 #1
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    which is the right way:
    I want to get a college degree in something
    or I want to get a college degree on something
  2. 29-May-2003, 18:40 #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by luis Blandon
    which is the right way:
    I want to get a college degree in something
    or I want to get a college degree on something
    We would normally say "in something".
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  3. 29-May-2003, 21:15 #3
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    In British English, I'd say 'on' is wrong and 'in' right.
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