After high school, Watterson attended Kenyon College, where he majored in political science. He had already decided on a career in cartooning but he felt studying political science would help him move into editorial cartooning. He continued to develop his art skills and during his sophomore year he painted Michelangelo's Creation of Adam on the ceiling of his dormitory room.Watterson, Bill (May 20, 1990). "Some Thoughts on the Real World by One Who Glimpsed It and Fled" , Kenyon College Commencement Speech He also contributed cartoons to the college newspaper, some of which included the original "Spaceman Spiff" cartoons. Watterson graduated from Kenyon in 1980 with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
After high school Watterson attended Kenyon College where he majored in political science He had already decided on a career in cartooning but he felt studying political science would help him move into editorial cartooning He continued to develop his art skills and during his sophomore year he painted Michelangelo's Creation of Adam on the ceiling of his dormitory roomWatterson Bill (May 20 1990) "Some Thoughts on the Real World by One Who Glimpsed It and Fled"  Kenyon College Commencement Speech He also contributed cartoons to the college newspaper some of which included the original "Spaceman Spiff" cartoons Watterson graduated from Kenyon in 1980 with a Bachelor of Arts degree