If The Cast Of "Friends" Were Oakland University Students
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If The Cast Of "Friends" Were Oakland University Students

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If The Cast Of "Friends" Were Oakland University Students
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With 10 seasons of pure, genuine television, Friends set the stage for the ordinary, day-to-day lives of six 20-somethings. For years, we watched them morph into successful, fun-loving adults.

But, what if they went to Oakland University?

Sure, we know Chandler and Ross were roommates, and that Ross got high, but what kind of students were they?

No one can deny that much of what the friends say and do relate to college students. My new favorite episode is "The One Where They Went To Oakland University."

1. Monica Geller:


Major: Liberal Studies

Minor: Women and Gender Studies & Political Science

GPA: 3.8

Orgs: RHA, American Association of University Women, Meadow Brook Ball Committee, OU Student Philanthropy Club, Student Life Lecture Board, Students for Orphan Relief

Job: Culinary specialist at Olga's Kitchen

Before finishing her degree, Monica transferred to a culinary school in New York where she became the head chef of a 5-star restaurant.

2. Ross Geller:

Major: History & Anthropology

Minor: Archaeology concentration

GPA 4.0

Orgs: Alliance for Exceptional Education, Book Club, Honors College Student Association, Jewish Student Organization, Society of Scholars at OU

Job: Teaching Assistant in the Science department

Ross went on to graduate school in New York. He is now a professor at NYU teaching archaeology.

3. Rachel Green:

Major: Undeclared

Minor: Sociology

GPA 3.1

Orgs: Alpha Kappa Alpha, Grizz Gang, Love Your Melon Campus Crew

Job: Barista at Au Bon Pain

Rachel Green attended OU for 2 years until she transferred to Central Michigan University for its fashion design program. After graduating with her degree, Rachel moved to New York to pursue her dream as a fashion designer.

4. Chandler Bing:

Major: Computer engineering

Minor: Accounting

GPA 3.0

Orgs: Association for Information Systems, League of Legends Club

Job: Front desk at the Oakland Center

Chandler Bing completed his 4-year program at Oakland University, and moved to New York after graduation to..uh...what does Chandler do again?

5. Joey Tribbiani:

Major: Theatre

Minor: Acting & Musical Theatre

GPA 2.9

Orgs: ActorsnTechies, Ballroom Dance Club, Cosplay Club, Italian Club

Job: Moe's Southwest Grill cook

After graduation, and parting ways with his buddy Grizz, Joey moved to New York City in the hopes of becoming a Broadway star.

6. Phoebe Buffay:


Major: Music

Minor: Creative writing

GPA 3.5

Orgs: Creative Writing Club, Feminists of OU, French Club, Nutrition Society of Oakland University, Gold Vibrations A-Capella

Job: Performer at Dessert Oasis

Phoebe Buffay made her move to New York after giving her last performance at OU: main stage at the Meadow Brook Ball.

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