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Emma Watson is an English actress and model born in 1990 in Paris, France. Watson initially became well known for her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter movie series. She has also appeared in films such as Ballet Shoes, The Tale of Despereaux, My Week with Marilyn, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, The Bling Ring, and This is the End. Awards Watson has won include a Young Artist Award, National Movie Ward, Capri Art Film Festival Award, and Teen Choice Award.

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17 Oct, 2011

Starts year at Worcester College

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While a permanent student at Brown University, Watson begins her 2011-2012 academic year abroad to study English at Worcester College, England.  In a message on her website, the actress tells her fans that she’s been busy studying and wishes them luck with their own:

You might not hear from me for a while because I will be really busy studying but I wanted to just say hi and bye : )

4 Sep, 2009

Brown University

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The actress joins Brown University’s class of 2013.  During her first day of orientation, Watson participates in group orientation week events such as a yoga class, midnight organ concert, and games night.  The actress, who will be studying literature at the university, says:

I want to be normal.  I really want anonymity. I want to do [the college experience] properly, like everyone else. As long as I don’t walk in and see, like, Harry Potter posters everywhere, I’ll be fine.