Shakira has been taking a class at UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles) called “Introduction to Western Civilization: Ancient Civilizations from Prehistory to Circa A.D. 843.”

For years Shakira, the 30-year-old Latin pop star has studied on her own, also taking tutorials on the history and languages of the countries she visits, Shakira’s manager, Kurzman said.

Shakira performs at the OneXOne Gala at the 32nd Annual Toronto Film Festival last weekend