It ain't no rhetoric -- hard work really does pay off . . .

[MrFun]

Well, earlier today I finally graduated with my Bachelor of Arts degree in History.

And it seems that my academic excellence and work has paid off with recognition -- I'm a Phi Alpha Theta member with honors and I was recognized as one of the two university's Outstanding History Students of the Year.

I will be moving to Charleston, Illinois in late July -- my internship will begin in early August. It will waive my tuition and pay me $700 a month for the work I will be doing. My graduate courses will begin on August 20.

Seems like my efforts have put me on the right path.

[orange]

Congratulations (From one history major to another)

Question: A History degree eh? What do you plan to do with that?

Answer: Starve.



Actually I'm History Ed. Poly Sci double major...so you starve while I go into politics

[MrFun]

Originally posted by orange
Congratulations (From one history major to another)

Question: A History degree eh? What do you plan to do with that?

Answer: Starve.

Actually I'm History Ed. Poly Sci double major...so you starve while I go into politics

Just because I do not plan to get wealthy with my career plans, does not mean I will starve -- much to your dissapointment.

My primary goal would be to become a professor and teach undergrad students US history of Civil War-Reconstruction era at a four-year college or university. But openings are very limited, and hence, highly competitive.

I am keeping other career options open too -- museum is a possibility, especially since my internship will involve archival work in IRAD (Illinois Regional Archival Department). Or I could eek out a living by teaching at a community college after earning my Master's until I find a better opportunity.

[alva]

Why not start here ?

new thread idea

[Lord Merciless]

Hard work doesn't always lead to success, but success always requires hard work.

[Dis]

well congratulations

I find that in school hard work usually does pay off, when you get to the work place it may not always pay off. Work is less fair and you are more likely to succeed socially.

[Lord Merciless]

Well, making social connections is also a type of work, just different.

[Dis]

I guess that is true, its just something I'm not as good at. When it comes down to physical and mental work, I'm great- as usual

[orange]

oops

[Spiffor]

Congrats

[Boris Godunov]

Originally posted by Lord Merciless
Hard work doesn't always lead to success, but success always requires hard work.

Tell that to a lottery winner.

Congrats, MF.

[Urban Ranger]

Originally posted by Boris Godunov
Tell that to a lottery winner.

Having money is not the same as being successful.

Even your degree is a wimpy one, MrFun, keep up the good work.

[Boris Godunov]

Originally posted by Urban Ranger


Having money is not the same as being successful.

If one's goal is to be rich, it sure as hell is!

[Arrian]

Good Job, Fun Man.

-Arrian, who also has a History degree

[The Templar]

Re: It ain't no rhetoric -- hard work really does pay off . . .

Originally posted by MrFun
I will be moving to Charleston, Illinois in late July -- my internship will begin in early August. It will waive my tuition and pay me $700 a month for the work I will be doing. My graduate courses will begin on August 20.

Good grief! Most grad stipends are at least $1K a month. Don't worry though, good law schools love MA and PhD students.