Considering History at University? AMA

(As a current history student, you'd be welcome to ask me also)

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Original post by thehistorybore

(As a current history student, you'd be welcome to ask me also)

Liking it so far? :smile:

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Original post by neb789

Liking it so far? :smile:

Loving it!

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Original post by neb789

Worried about the level of difficulty or the hours of work?
Wondering what the step up in quality will be?

Just ask :smile:

Top pieces of advice for somebody starting a History degree in September?

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Original post by thehistorybore

Loving it!

Awesome!

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Jimmy Seville

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Will there ever be a boy born, who can swim faster than a shark?

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Original post by ivybridge

Top pieces of advice for somebody starting a History degree in September?

Oooh where do i start!

-come prepared = stationary, snacks, laptop and whatever else you need
-don't be overwhelmed by the reading lists , you don't have to read all of them unless you're doing an essay on that topic!
-Some lecturers are better than others but don't doze off - chances are you'll miss something
-If you miss lectures email the lecturer , its polite and builds rapport you can later use for a reference (see:real world) :wink:

-look at essay questions EARLY = the library only has so many books on your subject...

(edited 8 years ago)

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Original post by neb789

Oooh where do i start!

-come prepared = stationary, snacks, laptop and whatever else you need
-don't be overwhelmed by the reading lists , you don't have to read all of them unless you're doing an essay on that topic!
-Some lecturers are better than others but don't doze off - chances are you'll miss something
-If you miss lectures email the lecturer , its polite and builds rapport you can later use for a reference (see:real world) :wink:

-look at essay questions EARLY = the library only has so many books on your subject...

Awesome. By the way, would you advise that you pick a spread of topics or whatever? I mean, I really only like pre Victorian history but I feel like I'd be stupid to not look at Victorian to modern-day... I dunno.

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Original post by ivybridge

Awesome. By the way, would you advise that you pick a spread of topics or whatever? I mean, I really only like pre Victorian history but I feel like I'd be stupid to not look at Victorian to modern-day... I dunno.

Ideally pick the ones you're passionate about as they'll be easier to study but a good mix could arguably keep things fresh for you!

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Original post by neb789

Ideally pick the ones you're passionate about as they'll be easier to study but a good mix could arguably keep things fresh for you!

Fair shout - thanks

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Original post by ivybridge

Fair shout - thanks

Where are you thinking of studying? :smile:

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Original post by neb789

Where are you thinking of studying? :smile:

I'm not 100% sure yet. Possibly McGill.

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Original post by ivybridge

I'm not 100% sure yet. Possibly McGill.

Not bad! I hear it ranks with the best! :smile:

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Danq

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Are you entertaining a career at Prêt à Manger or Starbucks?

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Original post by ivybridge

Top pieces of advice for somebody starting a History degree in September?

Don't be apprehensive about the workload; in first year it really isn't too bad. Keep up with the reading, as it helps you in the long term :smile:

Original post by Jimmy Seville

Will there ever be a boy born, who can swim faster than a shark?

Statistically speaking it's inevitable so long as the human race continues.

Original post by Danq

Are you entertaining a career at Prêt à Manger or Starbucks?

Neither, I intend to go into the law, as many of us do. If you want to bully anyone about employment statistics, turn on the geographers :P

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Jimmy Seville

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Original post by thehistorybore

Statistically speaking it's inevitable so long as the human race continues.

If I crash landed in the jungle, would I be able to eat my own shoes?

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Original post by Jimmy Seville

If I crash landed in the jungle, would I be able to eat my own shoes?

If you had the stomach for it, why not.

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oShahpo

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Which is your country of choice that you will escape to once the debts and the mortgages pile up on you when you graduate and never find a job?

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