11:30 am - 04/17/2012
HE plays a leading role in the hit series 'Game of Thrones' but yesterday actor Jack Gleeson was made a scholar at Trinity College.
The second-year student -- who's studying philosophy and theology -- was among 103 new scholars awarded the coveted accolade yesterday.
The 19-year-old plays the easy-to-despise boy king, Joffrey Baratheon, in the medieval drama which is causing waves on both sides of the Atlantic. But despite his global fame, Mr Gleeson may abandon acting for a more academic route. He previously said: "After 'Game Of Thrones' I'd be happy to do some amateur plays but I don't think I want to do any more professional acting.
"I'd like to be an academic, a philosophy lecturer if possible. I'd do a Masters in Ancient Hebrew maybe, and a PhD hopefully, if I get in."
The Cork native added: "The thing about that level of acting is that it is very financially rewarding but for me it is a balancing act.
"I'm happy to sacrifice a big pay cheque for my happiness, if that's not too corny a thing to say. It's probably more naive than mature to say that, maybe, but that's how I feel."
Scholars are students who have demonstrated exceptional knowledge and understanding of their subjects. They are elected annually in various subjects as the result of an exam held in the week before the start of the second term. To become a member of the exclusive Trinity Scholars' club, Mr Gleeson undertook the series of gruelling exams covering a varied mix of topics separate to the academic curriculum.
In recognition of his accolade, he and the other scholars are now entitled to a seat around the dinner table in the Dining Hall at Trinity College. He is also entitled to free accommodation on the campus.
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Good luck to everyone studying for finals! I have one next Friday D:
Jack Gleeson swaps 'Game of Thrones' for seat of learning
HE plays a leading role in the hit series 'Game of Thrones' but yesterday actor Jack Gleeson was made a scholar at Trinity College.The second-year student -- who's studying philosophy and theology -- was among 103 new scholars awarded the coveted accolade yesterday.
The 19-year-old plays the easy-to-despise boy king, Joffrey Baratheon, in the medieval drama which is causing waves on both sides of the Atlantic. But despite his global fame, Mr Gleeson may abandon acting for a more academic route. He previously said: "After 'Game Of Thrones' I'd be happy to do some amateur plays but I don't think I want to do any more professional acting.
"I'd like to be an academic, a philosophy lecturer if possible. I'd do a Masters in Ancient Hebrew maybe, and a PhD hopefully, if I get in."
The Cork native added: "The thing about that level of acting is that it is very financially rewarding but for me it is a balancing act.
"I'm happy to sacrifice a big pay cheque for my happiness, if that's not too corny a thing to say. It's probably more naive than mature to say that, maybe, but that's how I feel."
Scholars are students who have demonstrated exceptional knowledge and understanding of their subjects. They are elected annually in various subjects as the result of an exam held in the week before the start of the second term. To become a member of the exclusive Trinity Scholars' club, Mr Gleeson undertook the series of gruelling exams covering a varied mix of topics separate to the academic curriculum.
In recognition of his accolade, he and the other scholars are now entitled to a seat around the dinner table in the Dining Hall at Trinity College. He is also entitled to free accommodation on the campus.
SOURCE
Good luck to everyone studying for finals! I have one next Friday D:
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They have banquets and cocktail parties there.
bb I don't think it's that naive when you've probably got more than enough money in your bank account already. =)
That's the awesome thing about money - you have the freedom to make choices like that. /wishes she were rich
Edited at 2012-04-17 03:42 pm (UTC)
Slash, working towards a PhD isn't exactly a future-jeopardizing career move.
he seem's super sweet though. and even though I fucking hate Joffrey, he is amazing at playing him.
Edited at 2012-04-17 03:42 pm (UTC)
holy fucking shit HOT
my brother's bff is going for his 3rd masters or phd...something...it's all very long and complicated, lol. he's so smart and i have the biggest crush on him.
and he's from england. score.
nah, actually I think that's awesome. I'm just not fond of Hebrew - mostly because of how it sounds. I kinda like Arabic, but overall I'm not overly fond of the Semitic langs phonetically and/or phonological. #anti-semitic lol #srsly tho korean has the best phonological inventory of all time
imo french is the worst.
I do Ancient Greek (or did, at any rate), but I really want to learn Arabic.
hollerrr
I love your Varys icon, by the way...he's so underrated!