Comments on: “A history degree? What are you going to do with that?” http://system13.org/2007/06/20/a-history-degree-what-are-you-going-to-do-with-that/ Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:39:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Sean http://system13.org/2007/06/20/a-history-degree-what-are-you-going-to-do-with-that/#comment-65870 Sean Sun, 07 Feb 2010 08:04:45 +0000 http://system13.org/2007/06/20/a-history-degree-what-are-you-going-to-do-with-that/#comment-65870 So it is safe to say that many in here love history, but, as a history major myself, i have been stressing out over that fact that after graduating from college i am unable to find a decent paying job with a B.A. in History. I am thinking about of going back to school to get a M.A. in history in history and teach a high school. However, given the CA budgetary crisis, the state has done some heavy cuts in social studies through all the school district, and i am unsure if i can find find job after graduate with M.A. On a different note, are anyone in here able to find a job that use their degree? Just Curious. So it is safe to say that many in here love history, but, as a history major myself, i have been stressing out over that fact that after graduating from college i am unable to find a decent paying job with a B.A. in History. I am thinking about of going back to school to get a M.A. in history in history and teach a high school. However, given the CA budgetary crisis, the state has done some heavy cuts in social studies through all the school district, and i am unsure if i can find find job after graduate with M.A. On a different note, are anyone in here able to find a job that use their degree? Just Curious.

]]> By: Andy http://system13.org/2007/06/20/a-history-degree-what-are-you-going-to-do-with-that/#comment-63188 Andy Sun, 24 Jan 2010 06:56:00 +0000 http://system13.org/2007/06/20/a-history-degree-what-are-you-going-to-do-with-that/#comment-63188 I just received my history degree last month and it was one of the most proud moments of my life and my wife most certainly agrees. There is a simple truth for all college students to understand. If earning a high income is your priority, then make it as such. As for those of us who place a higher priority on happiness in what we are to spend the rest of our lives doing, we will do as such. So what will I do with a history degree? I am almost thirty and guess what...I do not yet know. And guess what? I do not care. I personally earn my living as a guitar instructor and I wanted to be a history major because it was the road less travelled, was a challenge, was versatile, and...oh yes! I enjoy history. Now I know that majoring in something you enjoy is a radical, difficult notion for some of you "keeping up with the Jones'" crowd to digest, but I cant tell you from experience that those who finish strong are the ones who excel in what they enjoy. It was a tough degree to earn and I can assure you engineering and nursing majors that we have done more reading, writing, and research in two semesters than you did in four. Beware of ignorantly assuming we are an economically inviable bunch. You'd be surprised where history majors wind up in life. We have a degree which enhances our ability to think critically, analyze, retain vast amounts of information, to communicate effectively, to investigate, scrutinize a source, and yes...to teach if necessary. To elaborate on a specific career path goes well beyond this entry...but it is a wide one. Neither can I describe to you how much my degree has helped me as a person. And do not take this personally engineers, but I was initially a Chemical Engineering major and decided very adamantly that had I wanted wind up in a bad way, I would have continued on that path. But reasoning found me first and I jumped on the wagon to personal peace. So take it from me, this little history major owes you "history degree?!" folks no other explanation than to say, "That is for me to know and you to figure out." History majors, be well and God bless you all. I just received my history degree last month and it was one of the most proud moments of my life and my wife most certainly agrees. There is a simple truth for all college students to understand. If earning a high income is your priority, then make it as such. As for those of us who place a higher priority on happiness in what we are to spend the rest of our lives doing, we will do as such. So what will I do with a history degree? I am almost thirty and guess what…I do not yet know. And guess what? I do not care. I personally earn my living as a guitar instructor and I wanted to be a history major because it was the road less travelled, was a challenge, was versatile, and…oh yes! I enjoy history. Now I know that majoring in something you enjoy is a radical, difficult notion for some of you “keeping up with the Jones’” crowd to digest, but I cant tell you from experience that those who finish strong are the ones who excel in what they enjoy. It was a tough degree to earn and I can assure you engineering and nursing majors that we have done more reading, writing, and research in two semesters than you did in four. Beware of ignorantly assuming we are an economically inviable bunch. You’d be surprised where history majors wind up in life. We have a degree which enhances our ability to think critically, analyze, retain vast amounts of information, to communicate effectively, to investigate, scrutinize a source, and yes…to teach if necessary. To elaborate on a specific career path goes well beyond this entry…but it is a wide one. Neither can I describe to you how much my degree has helped me as a person. And do not take this personally engineers, but I was initially a Chemical Engineering major and decided very adamantly that had I wanted wind up in a bad way, I would have continued on that path. But reasoning found me first and I jumped on the wagon to personal peace. So take it from me, this little history major owes you “history degree?!” folks no other explanation than to say, “That is for me to know and you to figure out.” History majors, be well and God bless you all.

]]> By: Grayson http://system13.org/2007/06/20/a-history-degree-what-are-you-going-to-do-with-that/#comment-57976 Grayson Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:22:08 +0000 http://system13.org/2007/06/20/a-history-degree-what-are-you-going-to-do-with-that/#comment-57976 Heck YES! i really enjoyed reading that :) just today my aunts parents came over and we talked and they asked me what i'm studying. I said "History!" and then began the insults. "OH so you want to be a teacher huh?" "well no." i said, and immediately got spammed by "well you wont be able to do anything with it if you don't want to teach!" they said, and completely filled with anger i just walked away. I HATE WHEN PEOPLE SAY THAT. its like they think i'm stupid for doing something i love! HISTORY FOR THE WIN!!!11 :) Heck YES! i really enjoyed reading that :) just today my aunts parents came over and we talked and they asked me what i’m studying. I said “History!” and then began the insults. “OH so you want to be a teacher huh?” “well no.” i said, and immediately got spammed by “well you wont be able to do anything with it if you don’t want to teach!” they said, and completely filled with anger i just walked away. I HATE WHEN PEOPLE SAY THAT. its like they think i’m stupid for doing something i love! HISTORY FOR THE WIN!!!11 :)

]]> By: Tyson http://system13.org/2007/06/20/a-history-degree-what-are-you-going-to-do-with-that/#comment-57648 Tyson Sun, 23 Aug 2009 10:34:58 +0000 http://system13.org/2007/06/20/a-history-degree-what-are-you-going-to-do-with-that/#comment-57648 I'm currently double majoring in political science and english. The past couple of weeks though I've reallly been thinking about switching to history, and it's not really about the post-grad job opportunities, etc. I actually find the field and its subject matter to be extremely interesting. Courses dealing with the world wars, fascism, and nazim intrigue me a lot, and I would love to read and learn more about those. To agree with your statement, I'm more interested in it out of enjoyment than anything else. Allbeit, I do want to go into teaching or writing after uni, and I find that History wouldn't be bad for either of those 2 options. Maybe I'll switch to History, although I cover some important aspects of history in Poli Sci. I'll see, maybe a minor! ;) I’m currently double majoring in political science and english. The past couple of weeks though I’ve reallly been thinking about switching to history, and it’s not really about the post-grad job opportunities, etc. I actually find the field and its subject matter to be extremely interesting. Courses dealing with the world wars, fascism, and nazim intrigue me a lot, and I would love to read and learn more about those. To agree with your statement, I’m more interested in it out of enjoyment than anything else. Allbeit, I do want to go into teaching or writing after uni, and I find that History wouldn’t be bad for either of those 2 options. Maybe I’ll switch to History, although I cover some important aspects of history in Poli Sci. I’ll see, maybe a minor! ;)

]]> By: Adam Bennett http://system13.org/2007/06/20/a-history-degree-what-are-you-going-to-do-with-that/#comment-52186 Adam Bennett Sat, 29 Nov 2008 13:31:27 +0000 http://system13.org/2007/06/20/a-history-degree-what-are-you-going-to-do-with-that/#comment-52186 Hey, i've just applied to do history at uni and was just wondering the job aspects at the end of the three years thanks :D Hey,

i’ve just applied to do history at uni and was just wondering the job aspects at the end of the three years

thanks :D

]]> By: What should I do later in life… « Take back this life. http://system13.org/2007/06/20/a-history-degree-what-are-you-going-to-do-with-that/#comment-52075 What should I do later in life… « Take back this life. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:56:49 +0000 http://system13.org/2007/06/20/a-history-degree-what-are-you-going-to-do-with-that/#comment-52075 [...] page was great too, it cheered me up on my choice, even though I made it almost a year and a half ago, I [...] [...] page was great too, it cheered me up on my choice, even though I made it almost a year and a half ago, I [...]

]]> By: Josh http://system13.org/2007/06/20/a-history-degree-what-are-you-going-to-do-with-that/#comment-46390 Josh Wed, 30 Jul 2008 22:19:37 +0000 http://system13.org/2007/06/20/a-history-degree-what-are-you-going-to-do-with-that/#comment-46390 Randy: Sorry to hear you're having a hard time finding a job. I've thought about getting a teaching license after I graduate, so having to do so wouldn't be the end of the world, I suppose. Hope you find something you enjoy; best of luck! Randy: Sorry to hear you’re having a hard time finding a job. I’ve thought about getting a teaching license after I graduate, so having to do so wouldn’t be the end of the world, I suppose.

Hope you find something you enjoy; best of luck!

]]> By: Randy R. http://system13.org/2007/06/20/a-history-degree-what-are-you-going-to-do-with-that/#comment-46370 Randy R. Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:54:02 +0000 http://system13.org/2007/06/20/a-history-degree-what-are-you-going-to-do-with-that/#comment-46370 I disagree. I've had a difficult time finding a job with my history degree (and I dual majored with English). I'm stuck tutoring and my only option at this point is to either go to grad school (in which I'd still be stuck teaching) or get a teaching license. If you're studying history, be sure to get an internship at that dream spot (museum, think tank, etc.) before you graduate. Colleges aren't quick to help grads once you're out of school, and most employers could give a hoot that you're a master researcher. I disagree. I’ve had a difficult time finding a job with my history degree (and I dual majored with English). I’m stuck tutoring and my only option at this point is to either go to grad school (in which I’d still be stuck teaching) or get a teaching license.

If you’re studying history, be sure to get an internship at that dream spot (museum, think tank, etc.) before you graduate. Colleges aren’t quick to help grads once you’re out of school, and most employers could give a hoot that you’re a master researcher.

]]> By: P. Jones http://system13.org/2007/06/20/a-history-degree-what-are-you-going-to-do-with-that/#comment-45572 P. Jones Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:39:18 +0000 http://system13.org/2007/06/20/a-history-degree-what-are-you-going-to-do-with-that/#comment-45572 I certainly agree. As a history undergraduate myself, I also found myself weighting up the fact that I would spend three allbeit challenging years studying a subject I enjoy, with the wisphers that job prospects are limited. I dont regret picking history as I am set on going into teaching anyway, yet those who suggest that buisness is the key to job success can think again as the current market is flooded and those with a buisness degree are merely looking at a job in a cubicle if lucky. History students can be some of the most dedicated and appliacble of students and history also eqquipes those students with numerous transferable skills which employers crave. I certainly agree. As a history undergraduate myself, I also found myself weighting up the fact that I would spend three allbeit challenging years studying a subject I enjoy, with the wisphers that job prospects are limited. I dont regret picking history as I am set on going into teaching anyway, yet those who suggest that buisness is the key to job success can think again as the current market is flooded and those with a buisness degree are merely looking at a job in a cubicle if lucky. History students can be some of the most dedicated and appliacble of students and history also eqquipes those students with numerous transferable skills which employers crave.

]]> By: Josh http://system13.org/2007/06/20/a-history-degree-what-are-you-going-to-do-with-that/#comment-42614 Josh Sun, 18 May 2008 14:22:18 +0000 http://system13.org/2007/06/20/a-history-degree-what-are-you-going-to-do-with-that/#comment-42614 Johnny: Amen to the "enjoy what you do"! I'd rather enjoy what I do over having a huge salary. Osiris: Thanks for some insight post-graduation. I'm glad you don't regret your decision to major in history. Johnny: Amen to the “enjoy what you do”! I’d rather enjoy what I do over having a huge salary.

Osiris: Thanks for some insight post-graduation. I’m glad you don’t regret your decision to major in history.

]]>