anyone graduate as a history major?

cody8200 · 01-18-2005, 08:03 PM

I'm just one semester away from it at IU. I'm also a Tcomm minor. Any job ideas for a history major. Please no sarcasm about how crappy the major is. Also, I don't want to go to graduate school at this time. Any ideas?

DaddyTorgo · 01-18-2005, 08:07 PM

fellow history major here. Just got out recently too though so not sure I'll be all that much help. Tried my hand at a sales job, but it was the wrong company, or the wrong fit for my personality. I'm going to teach. But I imagine you could also get jobs in museums, working for nonprofits, also for insurance companies.

gottimd · 01-18-2005, 08:10 PM

A good friend of mine graduated with a history major. He then went to law school. Being a history major doesnt close doors for you by no means.

judicial clerk · 01-18-2005, 08:28 PM

HISTORY MAJORS IN DA HOUSE!

I too have the vaunted history degree. I think the most common job is to go into teaching, but you would priobably need to get your credential. Maybe try subbing to tide you over and see if it interests you.

I myself was planning on a career in the military, which might be something you would be interested in.

I ended up going to law school and becomming a lawyer, but again more education is required.

How about being a police officer? Doesn't have much to do with history but all the cops I know get paid pretty well and they love their job.

Bo Jackson's Hip · 01-18-2005, 08:29 PM

I majored in Political Science and minored in History. The American Civil War was my specialty.

LoneStarGirl · 01-18-2005, 09:18 PM

All the history majors i've ever known are now coaches at the local high school.

Tasan · 01-18-2005, 10:05 PM

I majored in History and minored in PoliSci, got my degree in 1999. So far, I've sold insurance, worked customer support and tech support for a large internet company, and I'm now currently a programmer. Liberal Arts are fun!

GoldenEagle · 01-18-2005, 10:14 PM

I was a history major once.

ISiddiqui · 01-19-2005, 12:43 AM

I was a history minor (Poly Sci & Economics majors) and I ended up going to law school.

Franklinnoble · 01-19-2005, 11:35 AM

You could be the next Indiana Jones...

MrBug708 · 01-19-2005, 11:36 AM

I was gonna major in History but like most of you have mentioned, it doesn't have a clearcut path for it and I figure everyone going to Law School is a History major. So it's Hospitality Management for me

albionmoonlight · 01-19-2005, 12:14 PM

http://www.jesuitvolunteers.org/

http://www.americorps.org/

Help others while you find yourself.

gottimd · 01-19-2005, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Franklinnoble

You could be the next Indiana Jones...

You need to start looking for a small asian boy side kick

Samdari · 01-19-2005, 12:24 PM

Check the unemployment thread.

CHEMICAL SOLDIER · 01-19-2005, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gottimd

You need to start looking for a small asian boy side kick

That could be me.

Glengoyne · 01-19-2005, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samdari

Check the unemployment thread.

Nicely done

cody8200 · 01-19-2005, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glengoyne

Nicely done

Yet it was exactly what I didnt want...a sarcastic remark. Anyway, thanks for the other serious suggestions guys. I appreciate it.

sterlingice · 01-19-2005, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samdari

Check the unemployment thread.

Dang, I was beaten to this, so I'll just throw out this Simpsons quote.

Kent: Scott, things aren't as happy as they used to be down here at the unemployment office. Joblessness is no longer just for philosophy majors. Useful people are starting to feel the pinch.

SI

Samdari · 01-19-2005, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by cody8200

Yet it was exactly what I didnt want...a sarcastic remark.

And yet you asked on this board.

Interesting choice.

01-18-2005, 08:10 PM	#3
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01-18-2005, 08:07 PM	#2
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	fellow history major here. Just got out recently too though so not sure I'll be all that much help. Tried my hand at a sales job, but it was the wrong company, or the wrong fit for my personality. I'm going to teach. But I imagine you could also get jobs in museums, working for nonprofits, also for insurance companies.

01-18-2005, 08:28 PM	#4
judicial clerk College Benchwarmer Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Portland, OR	HISTORY MAJORS IN DA HOUSE! I too have the vaunted history degree. I think the most common job is to go into teaching, but you would priobably need to get your credential. Maybe try subbing to tide you over and see if it interests you. I myself was planning on a career in the military, which might be something you would be interested in. I ended up going to law school and becomming a lawyer, but again more education is required. How about being a police officer? Doesn't have much to do with history but all the cops I know get paid pretty well and they love their job.

01-18-2005, 08:29 PM	#5
Bo Jackson's Hip H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Jacksonville, Florida	I majored in Political Science and minored in History. The American Civil War was my specialty.

01-18-2005, 09:18 PM	#6
LoneStarGirl College Starter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Little Rock, AR	All the history majors i've ever known are now coaches at the local high school.

01-19-2005, 11:35 AM	#10
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	You could be the next Indiana Jones...

01-19-2005, 11:36 AM	#11
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	I was gonna major in History but like most of you have mentioned, it doesn't have a clearcut path for it and I figure everyone going to Law School is a History major. So it's Hospitality Management for me

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