The Hills star, Whitney Port, is not only a television personality but also a fashion designer, and author. Before she got in the spotlight she earned a degree in gender studies from the University of Southern California. After graduation, she went on to intern with the magazine’s Women’s Wear Daily and W.
When asked about her student life Port said “The worst part was probably having to take classes that you weren’t really interested in,” but in general she enjoyed her studies.
Connie Britton Has a Degree in Asian Studies
Connie Britton, the American actress, singer, and producer, majored in Asian studies with a focus in Chinese at Dartmouth College. She even did a summer semester at the Beijing Normal University during her freshman year.
Coincidently, her roommates with Kirsten Gillibrand, who is now a New York senator.
Dr. Shaquille O’Neal
The retired NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal received a doctorate in education from Barry University in Florida. His degree focused on organizational learning and leadership; for his thesis, he studied how CEO’s and business leaders integrate humor with the work environment.
Upon receiving his degree he credited his parents for always pushing him to put education before basketball. Many may not know that O’Neal has a B.A. from Louisiana State University, and an MBA online from the University of Phoenix.
John Krasinski Had an Active Student Life
John Krasinski, the actor, director, producer, and screenwriter attended Brown University, studying English, and graduated as a playwright with his honors thesis titled "Contents Under Pressure". While he was a student, he was a member of the sketch comedy group 'Out of Bounds', and he also helped coach a youth basketball at the Gordon School in East Providence, Rhode Island.
Later he went on to attended the National Theater Institute in Waterford, Connecticut.
Jerry Seinfeld Has a Major in Communications and Theater
Jerry Seinfeld, the famous actor, stand-up comedian, writer, producer, and director, is best known for playing himself in the hit sitcom Seinfeld. He attended the State University of New York at Oswego and after his second year, he transferred to Queens College, where he graduated with a degree in communications and theater.
It was during his time in College that Seinfeld developed an interest in stand-up comedy, and performed at an open-mic night at New York City’s Catch a Rising Star.