cuando era estudiante

when I was a student

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when I was a student Used to talk about a time in the past when someone was a student. The subject can change with context.
SP: Aprendí mucho inglés cuando era estudiante.
EN: I learned a lot of English when I was a student.

Solía escribirle a ella cuando era estudiante.

I used to write to her when I was a student.

Solía jugar al tenis cuando era estudiante.

I used to play tennis when I was a student.

Bob era tímido cuando era estudiante de preparatoria.

Bob was shy when he was a high school student.

Estudié en Inglaterra durante seis meses cuando era estudiante.

I studied in England for six months when I was a student.

Solía escribir un diario en inglés cuando era estudiante.

I used to write a diary in English when I was a student.

Le conocí cuando era estudiante.

I met him when I was a student.

Estudié en Inglaterra seis meses cuando era estudiante.

I studied in England for six months when I was a student.