Who needs a degree? Here are 10 celebrities who dropped out or did badly - who are doing just fine
Hate your degree? If these celebrities are anything to go by, chances are you might end up going in a totally different direction. Here's hoping ...
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But, really, how much does your choice of degree matter? Media discussion about “Micky Mouse” degrees might lead you to believe that STEM subjects are the only ones that count. It’s not that simple, though - the following ten public figures are living examples that it’s not necessarily about what you study, but who you are.
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