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Not a fan of conventional studies? Here are 10 quirky courses you can explore

Unique courses that you can pursue abroad: If you have passion it is more likely that you might be able…

Not a fan of conventional studies? Here are 10 quirky courses you can explore

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Unique courses that you can pursue abroad: If you have passion it is more likely that you might be able to pursue it. If quirky things are your favourite thing, you might find a place to hone it. You just have to know that it exists.

Call them cool or weird; here are some unique courses that you can pursue abroad.

Astrobiology– If you like studying about life outside Earth and are curious to know how the life evolved on earth, then this course is perfect for you. You can pursue this programme at the University of Washington in USA.

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Bagpiping– Not so crazy in theory as it is not rare to learn a musical instrument, but Bagpiping is not offered everywhere. You can try it at Carnegie Mellon University.

Beatles, Popular Music and Society – Fan of the Beatles? Like to enjoy music the whole day? This might be just the course for you. The course allows students to study the music of ‘The Beatles’ and its influence on varied ethnicities and audiences around the world. You can take up this course at Liverpool Hope University in UK.

Tarot Card Reading– This course is offered in various countries and it mainly focuses on the art of Tarot reading. If you are one of those intuitive ones and are keen on discovering what the future holds, this is definitely the programme for you.

Ghost Hunting– Initiated by International Ghost Hunters Society, the course offers an extensive insight into the dos and don’ts of being a professional ghost hunter with a scientific approach.

To Hogwarts, Harry: An Intensive Study of Harry Potter Through the British Isles – Central Michigan University might have been called Hogwarts just for the fact that it offers a magical short-term course that is bound to be a treat for Potterheads. Students can immerse themselves in the magical land of Harry Potter that gets you an exclusive sneak peek into the wizarding world.

Politicizing Beyoncé– It seems that Beyoncé’s music can be seen as one of the important aspects of progressive social change in contemporary times. The course offered at Rutgers University looks at the singer’s lyrics that define dynamics of gender relations and power in the popular culture.

The Physics of Star Trek– Offered at Santa Clara University, the course studies closely explores the empirical science and study the basis for time travel.

Comic Art- During the course, the students will be trained to study the artistic elements of a comic as well as character development. Minneapolis College of Art and Design offers this fun course.

Egyptology – The course allows a peak into the world of ancient Egypt and explores the language and culture that will allow a deeper insight into the history of Egypt. This course is offered by Brown University.

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