6 American Celebrities with Famous College Degrees – University of Atlanta Explore, Educate & Evolve Campaign

Celebrities are known for their on-screen performance, but there are some who consider education equally important. Do you know that Cindy Crawford received an academic scholarship to study Chemical Engineering? Sorry, what?  

These celebrities realize that learning is essential and university degrees are a good way to get it. You are going to be surprised to know how smart these stars are.

1.    Natalie Portman studied Psychology at Harvard

The famous Natalie has been a star since childhood, but she took a break to go to Harvard to get a Bachelors degree in Psychology. Natalie is renowned for her work in the ‘Star Wars Trilogy’, ‘Black Swan’ and the ‘Thor series’. For sure, the Psychology degree would have helped her in getting her an Academy Award for Best Actress and her second Golden Globe Award in the psycho-thriller ‘Black Swan’.

2.    Mr.Chow from ‘Hangover’ is actually ‘Dr. Ken’

Yes! Mr.Chow from the ‘Hangover trilogy’ is actually a Doctor. Dr. Ken Jeong attended the University of North Carolina where he received his medical degree and later on resided in New Orleans as a medical resident working for the Ochsner Medical Center.

3.    The science geek Amy on ‘The Big Bang Theory’ is an actual Neuroscientist

The nerd who became Howard’s wife and Sheldon’s girlfriend respectively on the American Sitcom ‘The Big Bang Theory’ in real life is a nerd too. Mayim Bialik attended the University of California, Los Angeles or famously known as UCLA earning first her Bachelors in Neuroscience and Hebrew and later on a PhD in Neuroscience. Definitely, she feels at home on-set as she is the actually the smartest of the group.

4.    Phoebe Studied Biology and Researched For 8 Years on Headaches

Phoebe Buffay from the famous American TV series ‘Friends’ spent eight years working with her father on a research on headaches and graduated with a degree in Biology from Vassar College.

5.    Agent K from the ‘Man in Black’ has a degree from Harvard

Tommy Lee Jones is the actor known for playing the role of tough guys and lawmen. Ironically he attended Harvard on a need-based scholarship studying English. Not only had he studied English he was roommates with the former U.S. Vice President Al Gore. His two interests at Harvard were theater and football.

6.    The actress from ‘Desperate Housewives’ recently earned her Masters degree

The adulteress Gabrielle Solis in the American television comedy-drama 'Desperate Housewives' known as Eva Longoria was thrilled as she earned her Masters degree in Chicano Studies from the California State University. Previously she has a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from The Texas A&M University. She has proved that she is not just a pretty face at all. She is a beauty with brains!

The University of Atlanta Explore, Educate & Evolve Campaign has brought you 6 well-schooled celebrities who can teach everyone a thing or two about the importance of education. Be a part of this campaign on Facebook, Google plus, Pinterest and Twitter.

Getting a College Degree Will Make You Eligible For 90% of Jobs in America – University Of Atlanta Explore, Educate & Evolve Campaign

The American economy is becoming more and more advanced with each passing day. In this increasingly technologically advanced industry the need for qualified and competent professionals is soaring. This advancement has given ‘being qualified’ a new meaning in the recent few years in America. The minimum level of education has increased and now 90% of all jobs in America require education or technical training beyond high school. College education has become a necessity and good college education is nowadays tied to a good paying job.

It is a fact that in today’s American workplace, 85% of current jobs and 90% of new jobs requires at least a college or post-secondary education and according to the White House, by the year 2020, an estimated 35 percent of jobs in America will be requiring atleast a bachelor’s degree and 30 percent will require some college or an associate degree.

The times have changed and it is now crucial to get a college degree because today’s economy is a knowledge-based economy where knowledge is power and it now controls your every opportunity and career advancement. The cost of education is also soaring but the only thing that will prove to be more expensive than going for a college degree in America is not going for one.  Nowadays, a college degree is not only tied to getting a worthy job but it is also directly related to an affluent lifestyle and income stability.

University of Atlanta is a leading education provider that aims to spread knowledge globally. Keeping in mind the objective, the University has recently launched a campaign (Explore, Educate & Evolve) that aims to spread knowledge across the board and overcome the barriers in learning. Become a part of the Explore, Educate & Evolve Campaign to take advantage of the unique learning opportunities.