From born class clowns to otherwise serious people, many of us love to entertain others. When this talent is combined with knowledge and skill, it is even possible to make a career out of performing arts. This is one subject that makes perfect sense to study in Europe: America has islands of culture; the Old World is swimming in it.
Performing arts students generally learn a little about several crafts but choose either drama, dance, or music as their major. In addition, they're exposed to all the behind-the-scenes aspects of putting on a show, from set design and lighting to marketing and running a venue. Other minors, like graphic design, can be added to improve your future job prospects.
It's worth keeping in mind that doing this type of degree is not all fun and games. Some of the subjects are quite technical, like kinesiology, music theory and history, and production. Whatever specialization a student chooses, though, they will at least be encouraged and possibly required to perform live several times during their course of study. You have to be prepared to practice every day, which requires a great deal of willpower.
Most people who study performing arts already have some experience in their chosen skill. (If you've never picked up a violin before, there are better ways to learn than at college.) They also tend to be creative, gregarious, and good at connecting with others.
