random question for UK friends....

[rivendellrose]

Speaking in a purely stereotypical sense, suppose you met a very pretty young woman (mid- to late-twenties) from a wealthy family (ie, wouldn't ever anticipate needing to work for a living)... if someone asked you to guess what she studied at university, what would your guess be?

I know, completely insane. But there's a method to my madness. Sort of.

Suggestions from US- or other-centric friends would not be amiss... I'm just specifically looking for UK-specific expectations. ;)

Also, has anybody here been to Versailles? And perhaps had occasion to notice what kind of security they have there? I promise I'm not considering breaking in... but I've got some characters who might. *g*

Comments

[eye-of-a-cat.livejournal.com]

The cliche around here (I'm in Scotland) is History of Art - also the degree Prince William went for, entirely coincidentally ;) More generally, though, probably something in the Arts - either History or English?

[darthparadox.livejournal.com]

I went to Versailles back in 2000. The place was swarming with tourists. I don't remember any obvious security apart from a few people standing around, but the tourists were generally herded through a few specific areas on tours and such. Because getting in at all is so easy, were I needing to gain access to a restricted section of the palace I'd probably join a tour and look for an opportunity to slip away - possibly enlisting an accomplice to generate a distraction.

[cirakaite.livejournal.com]

History of Art. Or possibly the general "Classics"? That's what it used to be, anyway, although I'm not so sure anymore.

[lillerina.livejournal.com]

I'd assume arts not sciences, but that may be the female causing me to jump to that conclusion. Also, since you made a point of that she wouldn't have to work I'd guess something not associated with any clear career path, so maybe history or english.

[ladyvivien.livejournal.com]

English Lit or History of Art. Or Classics if she's smart (ahaha, not biased AT ALL, NO)