First sentence in a book - stuck

Question

Hahaha, I got one sentence into my first Spanish language book and I'm stuck. Can anybody spare a dime (help)? Here's the sentence:

Nacío en Qito en 19 de noviembre de 1944, se destacó por su liderazgo innato cuando cursaba sus estudios regulares en el Colegio Santo Domingo de Guzman.

My translation: Born in Qito on the 19th of November, 1944, she exhibited her innate leadership when she was studying her regular studies at Guzman's Santo Domingo school.

Now for the questions:

Colegio doesn't tell me what level of school she was at. The second sentence has nothing to do with the first sentence, so it's no help. This sentence actually is a biolgraphical comment in the book's jacket. Is this normal use of the word colegio, or is it normally used with a descriptor such as secundario?

Second issue is with the the term estudios regulares. What is meant by the term regular studies since all studies are regular? Would you say that this is at a stage of high school, or early college before she got to the research stage?

Gracias. Over and out ....

Answer 1

I believe Colegio is equivalent to the High School Level. I can only tell you that regular studies usually include ,Math ,Language (usually two) a science and lab. Wait for other answers . This may be correct only in my mind.

Estoy de acuerdo. :) - 0066c384, Sep 6, 2011

Answer 2

I have heard 'colegio' used as a word for a private school.

Answer 3

Pablo,

I think you did very well with your translation. I believe "colegio" is used to refer to a secondary school (high school) and "regular studies" could be expressed "regular course of study".

At least that's my interpretation.

Answer 4

Double post