Considering History at University? AMA

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Historians can be very desirable employees - many go on to be lawyers, journalists, teachers, lecturers, politicians, accountants and so on. Don't be a STEM-snob.

My favourite person in existence is a history buff, David Mitchell. So I am clearly only kidding :P

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ivybridge

Original post by oShahpo

My favourite person in existence is a history buff, David Mitchell. So I am clearly only kidding :P

Good

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Jimmy Seville

Original post by thehistorybore

If you had the stomach for it, why not.

What about protecting myself. Could I kill a tiger armed only with a biro?

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LovepreetDhillon

What University do you attend and do you like it?

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ElspethC

Is it necessary to buy some/any of the books? Or just hope the library has enough for everyone? And if you should buy some, how do you choose which ones?

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urbanlocations

May I ask what a degree in history leads onto? (I am not being sarcastic I am just interested)

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the bear

how long did the 30 years' war last ?

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neb789

Original post by ivybridge

Historians can be very desirable employees - many go on to be lawyers, journalists, teachers, lecturers, politicians, accountants and so on. Don't be a STEM-snob.

Not to mention the law conversion course easily available to most graduates - 1 year and 2 degrees!

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neb789

Original post by Jimmy Seville

What about protecting myself. Could I kill a tiger armed only with a biro?

Well that's a tough one as you'd struggle to kill a bunny with such a weapon..

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neb789

Original post by LovepreetDhillon

What University do you attend and do you like it?

Brunel University and yes I really do. Although a big part of that is the social side and the societies I've joined!

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neb789

Original post by ElspethC

Is it necessary to buy some/any of the books? Or just hope the library has enough for everyone? And if you should buy some, how do you choose which ones?

Good question - yes it most certainly is as a personal copy can be incredibly useful! On popular topics the library will often run short.You can pick the most useful ones of course (ask the lecturer as to importance)

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thehistorybore

Original post by LovepreetDhillon

What University do you attend and do you like it?

I'm at Warwick and it's awesome! I chose it because of the course that they run, it suits my interests very well so I was in no doubt that I would like it. Not as hard work as I expected though!

Original post by ElspethC

Is it necessary to buy some/any of the books? Or just hope the library has enough for everyone? And if you should buy some, how do you choose which ones?

I personally haven't had to buy a single book. The library has plenty, and there are so many online book resources it's ridiculous.

Original post by urbanlocations

May I ask what a degree in history leads onto? (I am not being sarcastic I am just interested)

I'm planning on going into Law, a friend of mine in third year has just secured a job as a Fund Analyst at Goldman Sachs. I know someone else who's going off to work at a charity. Just like any decent humanities degree, it can lead you more or less anywhere.

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LovepreetDhillon

Original post by thehistorybore

I'm at Warwick and it's awesome! I chose it because of the course that they run, it suits my interests very well so I was in no doubt that I would like it. Not as hard work as I expected though!

I personally haven't had to buy a single book. The library has plenty, and there are so many online book resources it's ridiculous.

I'm planning on going into Law, a friend of mine in third year has just secured a job as a Fund Analyst at Goldman Sachs. I know someone else who's going off to work at a charity. Just like any decent humanities degree, it can lead you more or less anywhere.