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In show business, rarely will you find an actor, singer, or athlete who has completed a bachelor’s degree. The brightest stars are typically college dropouts who chose to sacrifice college in exchange for a temporary opportunity to get famous. The scenario is very common and is highly understandable. However, some stars have actually made it well in showbiz while not completely abandoning their studies. Some of them even completed a Ph.D., which is the highest level of education that can be received in a field of study.
Mayim Bialik. A mainstay of the popular sitcom “The Big Bang Theory,” the actress plays the role of Dr. Amy Farrah Fowler, a neuroscientist. In real life, Bialik is indeed a Ph.D. holder in neuroscience. She attended UCLA, although both Harvard and Yale also accepted her. Her dissertation was about the investigation of hypothalamic activity in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome.
James Franco. The actor is famous for his diverse filmography and intriguing intelligence, but not everyone knows that he actually places very high priority on education. He is currently finishing his Ph.D. in English at the prestigious Yale University. He received his MFA from Columbia in 2010.
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Shaquille O’Neal. When the NBA drafted the four-time NBA champion, he left Louisiana State University to pursue his dream of becoming a professional basketball player. His parents objected to the idea, but O’Neal promised to return to school as soon as he got the chance. And so he did! He graduated in 2012 with a Ph.D. in education from Barry University.
Brian May. The lead guitarist and songwriter for the world-renowned rock band Queen graduated from Imperial College with a BSC Honors degree major in mathematics and physics. He then continued to study at Imperial College for his Ph.D. and graduated in 2008.
While I see myself acting for the rest of my life, I still plan to advance my education and expand my career opportunities. My name is Louis P. Habash. Follow me on Twitter for more acting updates.
