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Cerebral Celebrities
Returning to school is as appealing as the scent of rotten banana peels, and, combined with the spring weather, studying for final exams, it seems almost impossible. But getting your degree is one of the most important and best decisions you can do now to secure your future. Ask the A-list celebrities and athletes who have continued their education.
Many of Hollywood's most athletic and most talented have prepared for the day your Play / quality / singing careers end, and real life begins. Though some celebrities earned their degrees the traditional way through college and college campuses, more and more celebrities are opting for distance learning courses online as well.
Stars In field in the Classroom Online
• left handed MLB pitcher, Al Leiter, knows more than how to pitch a perfect game. Besides being the only of the major leagues to defeat all 30 teams, Leiter, a former Marlin, also earned his associate's degree through Penn State University World Campus program.
• What is 7 feet high, has purple and chip appeared in 1994 "Blue"? You guessed it: Shaquille O'Neal. Also of an NBA championship, O'Neal also has a bachelor's degree from Louisiana State University. But the Shaq-Attack education does not end there; O'Neal continued his education, earning an online MBA through the University of Phoenix in 2005. Upon obtaining his MBA, O'Neal, a reserve officer of Miami Beach announced his desire to pursue a degree in criminal justice.
• View the Phoenix Suns forward, Jalen Rose, is an athlete academic paradigm. Rose, he was drafted into the NBA at the University of Michigan during his freshman year, is determined to win the title. He enrolled in online classes at the University of Maryland, University College (Umuco). There, Rose received a Bachelor of Management Studies. Now retired, Rose continues to support education through the Foundation Jalen Rose, which offers five $ 10,000 scholarships to Michigan students in the area of public schools each year.
• On the ice, which popularized "I" spin position and thrilled crowds with their hopping sequences difficult. As a professional and athletic competition ice skating, Sasha Cohen understands the importance of nutrition, exercise and a balance of both. That's why this young Olympic medalist is focused on obtaining a degree in Nutrition Pennsylvania State University's distance learning program.
• The former football star at the University of Nebraska and receiver Bobby Newcombe enrolled in an online master's in business administration program through the University of Phoenix. While enrolled in the program online Newcome played for the Indianapolis Colts, as well as the Baltimore Ravens. After his race two years in the NFL, Newcombe returned to the field of education. Currently, Newcombe served as manager of registration for his alma mater, the University of Phoenix.
Beauty and Brains Fame
• You have seen Lizzie Maguire, and his younger sister, probably adores her clothing line, Stuff by Duff. But what may not know is that Hillary Duff Disney Channel actress turned pop-singer-turned entrepreneur, is currently pursuing his college education. Between recording pop hits, rehearsing for an upcoming film and product design for her clothing line, Duff chooses from classes in the humanities, computer science and management through Remote Extension Harvard program.
Famous on Campus
• It is famous for its commitment to body building, and more often associated with the quote, "I'll be back," but Mr. Olympia / actor / governor of California was also devoted to his studies. Arnold Schwarzenegger earned a degree in Fitness International Marketing and Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin.
• If the words Griffyndor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin means nothing to you, then you know Harry Potter series, JK Rowling captivates young and old with his imaginative writing. Before the series Rowling's wizards developed, earning a degree in French from the University of Exeter.
• Oscar winner Jennifer Connolly has been hailed by critics in films like Requiem for a Dream, A Beautiful Mind and, most recently, Blood Diamond. Connolly began his studies at Yale, but was later transferred to the equally prestigious Stanford University where he earned his BA in English. In addition, Connolly dominates the Italian and French.
• It is most often fellow actor playing opposite Rob Schneider in comedy films such as The Hot Chick, Big Daddy and The Waterboy. But the actor Adam Sandler started and honed his ability to play at his alma mater, the University of New York. Once there, Sandler exercised a degree in Fine Arts and performs regularly at local comedy clubs.
• Tommy Lee Jones is not only an Academy Award-winning actor, director and star of Broadway, but is also a cum laude graduate of Harvard Class of 1969. During his studies of English, Jones played offensive tackle at Harvard University team hallmates football was undefeated and the future Vice President Al Gore.
• Most famous for its stunning physical Barbie doll, The Girls Next Door stars Bridget Marquardt is no bimbo. This Playboy Playmate graduated from CSU Sacramento with a BA in Communications with a specialization in International Relations Public. In 2001, Marquardt received his MA in Communications from University of Pacific in Stockton, California. Arguably one of the most educated brides Hugh Hefner, Marquardt continued their education beyond joining a broadcast communications graduate level program through UCLA Extension program.
About the Author
Jenny Sweeney is a copywriter with DMi Partners, an interactive marketing agency devoted to informative websites, including ecollegefinder.org, a site devoted to distance learning and accredited online colleges.
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