Before they were award-winning entertainers, these stars were figuring out their lives just like the rest of Us. Actors ranging from Adam Sandler to Lisa Kudrow were at one time college students actually wondering whether entertainment was the path for them. See where your favorite celebrities did all of that deep thinking about their future! 1.

Reese Witherspoon College or University: Stanford University What she studied: English Literature What she said about it: “ When I applied to Stanford , I was told by a [male] college counselor, ‘You’re never gonna get in, don’t bother. They don’t want you.’ I said, ‘I’m going to try.

’ And I got in! But I wouldn’t be the woman I am if I hadn’t had that conflict to overcome.” 2. Jennifer Garner College or University: Denison University in Granville, Ohio What she studied: Drama/Theater What she said about it: “ I grew up knowing about it [Denison University] because my best childhood friend’s dad went to Denison.

I didn’t take it seriously until I received the brochure, which was very pretty. I decided to apply right at the deadline; I definitely procrastinated (and I still do now). But I turned out to be lucky.

” 3. John Legend College or University: University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA What he studied: English What he said about it: “ I get to college , everyone else is around 18, I’m 16. I was always less mature, less at ease, socially.

.. I got into Harvard, Georgetown and Penn and decide.