Although already an award-winning actress, Stiles wanted to pursue another path: her education.
Where did Julia Stiles attend college?
In 2005, Stiles graduated from Columbia University with her English Literature degree (viaMarie Claire).
“I think very quickly, I was able to focus on school,” she tells PEOPLE.
“It would put things in perspective a lot.
So my peers were all studying to become doctors, so that’s humbling.”
Although Stiles was able to juggle both, there were moments where her two separate worlds collided.
“And then, yeah, there were some really funny, weird moments,” she adds.
The honor is awarded to only five recipients a year.
We are excited to see what’s next for our favorite ’90s teen star.
