I know that Jonny attended University College London and studied Astronomy & Mathematics, but did he really complete his degree and graduated in these two subjects?

 

I've done plenty of research, and I can't find anything.

Ask the Oracle!

Good idea! But I don't think she'll ever respond... :disappointed:

:hug::shifty:she never answers me either!!:(

 

 

I think he did though

I read somewhere that all of them graduated except for Guy. Don't know if that's really true though. :\

Yeah, I know that Guy dropped out and started playing with Coldplay and worked as a barista in a bar. But what about Chris, Jonny, and Will?! :thinking:

Will did anthropology (like his parents), I think Jonny did Astronomy and Chris ancient history or something like that.

I read somewhere that all of them graduated except for Guy. Don't know if that's really true though. :\

Yeah, if I remember right they were either studying for or had just written their final exams right when they signed their record deal. Guy had dropped out by then, but the rest of them finished everything and went straight to the studio afterwards.

 

Maybe there are clearer details on the timeline?

^ I am still in doubt, I don't think they graduated because they started classes in 1996 which means that they would have completed their degrees by 2000 or 2001. They had already released Parachutes in that time frame and were quasi-touring already.

I believe they did all graduate, but Guy, since I remember something focusing on that and that they made it a point to finish their degrees before starting their career fully... I think they were still taking classes during the early Parachutes stuff.

 

Oh, and yeah, Jonny did do Astronomy. I think it was that and Maths?

 

I did a minor in Astronomy :smug:

They graduated in '99, then spent the rest of that year recording and releasing The Blue Room, from what I understand.

January 5, 2009 - submitted by Sophie, Australia

 

Q. Hi there, O' wise Oracle! ^_^ I'm an 14 year old who's insanely addicted to Coldplay (can't wait for their concert!) However, I pose you a question... If the band never joined together and made Coldplay, what subjects would each of the guys study at university? (Assuming they all went there) ^^ Thanks!

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

All four met at the University College London where Chris took Ancient World Studies, Jonny read Maths and Astronomy, Will studied Anthropology and they all passed. Guy started training to be an engineer but he didn't complete the course as things were going well with the band.

My friend who was at the gig with us last night and went to uni with all the boys (and very good friends with Will I think) said most of them got firsts (except for Guy who never finished) but I can check if people really care.

I read that Chris got accepted into Honours

I read that Chris got accepted into Honours

 

Degrees at first-class universities in Britain always carry Honours unless you mess up something.