Famous People With Unexpected College Degrees

Published on 08/09/2024
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JK Rowling Has A Degree In French

The brilliant mind behind *Harry Potter* is also multilingual. J.K. Rowling attended the University of Exeter, where she earned a degree in French, with additional studies in Greek and Roman history. Although her parents had hoped she would pursue a vocational degree, Rowling took a different path. “A compromise was reached that in retrospect satisfied nobody, and I went to study Modern Languages,” she said. “Hardly had my parents’ car rounded the corner at the end of the road than I ditched German and scuttled off down the Classics corridor.”

JK Rowling Has A Degree In French

JK Rowling Has A Degree In French

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James Franco Is a Ph.D Student at Yale

James Franco may be a controversial figure these days, but he remains a significant star. While his roles in films like *Pineapple Express* and *The End* often depict him as the stereotypical clueless stoner, in reality, Franco is highly intelligent. He earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from Columbia University and has been deeply committed to his education throughout much of his adult life. He even pursued a Ph.D. at Yale while continuing his acting career. “I go to school because I love being around people who are interested in what I’m interested in,” he shared with *The Washington Post*.

James Franco Is A Ph.D Student At Yale

James Franco Is A Ph.D Student At Yale

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