<i>I graduated from University of California.</i><br/><i>I graduated from <b>the</b> University of California.</i><br/><br/>1. Which of the above is correct? and natural? If both, any difference in meaning?<br/><br/>2. Suppose the said university can be abbreviated to UC, which of the following is correct? and natural? Again, if both, any difference in meaning?<br/><br/><br/><i>I graduated from UC.</i><br/><i>I graduatd from <b>the</b> UC.</i>