What did Matt Damon major in at Harvard?

Question

I've been reading about actors who went to really prestigious universities, and I found out Matt Damon went to Harvard, but I'm a little confused about what he actually studied there. Some sites just say 'English,' but others mention creative writing. Did he major in English literature or something else? Also, I heard he left before graduating. 

I'm asking partly because I'm considering applying to Harvard for English, and I'm curious if their program has a strong creative writing focus, since I love writing scripts and stories. If anyone knows more about what Matt Damon actually studied, or if he was involved in creative writing classes or clubs, that'd be awesome to know!

Accepted Answer

Matt Damon attended Harvard University and was officially an English concentrator (Harvard’s term for 'major'). While at Harvard, he did focus heavily on creative writing within the English program. Interestingly, Damon wrote an early version of the script for 'Good Will Hunting' as a final assignment for a playwriting class, which shows that Harvard's English department allowed him to explore creative projects alongside the literary curriculum.

He ultimately left Harvard before finishing his degree to pursue his acting career, but the time he spent there clearly had a big impact on his creative path. Harvard’s English program offers options for students to focus on creative writing through workshops in fiction, poetry, and dramatic writing. If you’re passionate about script and story writing, you’ll find classes and extracurriculars (like the Harvard Playwrights Society or the Harvard Radcliffe Dramatic Club) that support those interests.