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What are the funniest or most unique college majors you've heard of?

Hey everyone! Just for funsies, I'm curious to know if you've come across any super unique or funny college majors while doing your research on schools. It'd be interesting to find out about the different majors offered out there!

10 months ago

Hey! There are certainly some unique and fun college majors out there, and it's always interesting to see the variety of educational paths available to students. Some of the most unique ones I've come across include:

1. Puppetry: Offered at the University of Connecticut, this program allows students to learn about the history, design, and performance aspects of puppetry. It may sound unconventional, but it actually prepares students for a career in theater and entertainment!

2. Turfgrass Science: Penn State University has a major dedicated to the study of grass, focusing on aspects like maintenance, management, breeding, and knowing the science behind creating optimal turfgrass for sports fields and golf courses.

3. Theme Park Engineering: Students at California State University, Long Beach, who major in Theme Park Engineering gain knowledge in engineering, construction, and design specific to the theme park industry. Talk about roller coaster excitement!

4. Comic Art: Minneapolis College of Art and Design offers a Comic Art major that helps students develop skills needed to create comics and graphic novels, nurturing the storytelling and artistic talents of aspiring comic creators.

5. Bagpiping: Carnegie Mellon University is renowned for its School of Computer Science, but did you know they also offer a unique music major in Bagpiping? Students can develop the skills to perform professionally or teach the art of bagpiping.

6. Fermentation Sciences: Beer lovers, rejoice! Appalachian State University offers a program that delves into the science and art of producing fermented products like beer, wine, cheese, and more.

7. Popular Culture Studies: Bowling Green State University's Popular Culture major allows students to analyze and critique various elements of popular culture, such as TV shows, movies, music, and fashion, and how they impact society.

These are just a few examples, but it goes to show that there are countless unique majors out there catering to a wide range of interests and passions. These programs demonstrate the diversity of educational opportunities available to students, letting them dive deep into their niche interests.

10 months ago

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