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WHAT’S YOUR NEW MAJOR?

Noel7 — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 01:27:48 GMT

If you felt like going back to school now, what would your major be?

Scanning magazine subscriptions for DH’s Easter basket, I came across a magazine I didn’t know existed: National Geographic History. And it hit me... I love history, I wish I could take a lot history classes.

I subscribed to that magazine for me 😄

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Cakers3 — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 01:32:40 GMT

@Noel7 HI Noel-interesting because History was my desired major way back when-with a concentration in ancient civilizations. Long story why I didn't go that route.

Today I would major in environmental science. Would love to travel setting up clean water in undeveloped countries. Or documenting our diminishing polar caps.

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Noel7 — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 01:36:45 GMT

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Sweetbay magnolia — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 01:37:43 GMT

I think it would be early childhood education, with minors in poli sci and industrial psych.

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JaneMarple — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 01:38:24 GMT

History as well @Noel7 but psychology is coming in a at a very close second.

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Noel7 — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 01:41:54 GMT

@Cakers3wrote:
@Noel7 HI Noel-interesting because History was my desired major way back when-with a concentration in ancient civilizations. Long story why I didn't go that route.

Today I would major in environmental science. Would love to travel setting up clean water in undeveloped countries. Or documenting our diminishing polar caps.

@Cakers3

I majored in Anthro for a couple of years before I discovered women got very few jobs in that area, but that’s another story.

I whole heartedly support your choice, and I realize you already know A LOT about environmental science 🙂

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Noel7 — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 01:44:04 GMT

@Sweetbay magnoliawrote:
I think it would be early childhood education, with minors in poli sci and industrial psych.

Hi @Sweetbay magnolia

Wow, you are going to have a lot of homework!

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Noel7 — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 01:46:39 GMT

@JaneMarplewrote:
History as well @Noel7 but psychology is coming in a at a very close second.

You and I are almost always on the same page @JaneMarple. 😊

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ALRATIBA — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 01:50:17 GMT

I majored in English with a minor in Classical Studies (ancient history, philosophy, languages, literature, mythology, archaeology).

I looked into doing a Masters in Classical Studies ... but couldn't find a school that offered the particular concentration I wanted ... so I've been studying on my own for years and years and years.

At this particular moment in time though, I'd major in Philosophy.

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Cakers3 — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 01:49:39 GMT

@Noel7wrote:
@Cakers3wrote:
@Noel7 HI Noel-interesting because History was my desired major way back when-with a concentration in ancient civilizations. Long story why I didn't go that route.

Today I would major in environmental science. Would love to travel setting up clean water in undeveloped countries. Or documenting our diminishing polar caps.

@Cakers3

I majored in Anthro for a couple of years before I discovered women got very few jobs in that area, but that’s another story.

I whole heartedly support your choice, and I realize you already know A LOT about environmental science 🙂

@Noel7 My HS guidance counselor discourage me from majoring in History because "I wouldn't get a teaching job in History". That wasn't why I wanted to major in History-I wanted to study ancient civilizations, period. LOL I wasn't thinking of work per se but I'm sure if I had gone that route something would have developed.

I read everything I can get my hands on regarding the environment ever since forever it seems.

I am trying to encourage GS to at least minor in environmental science in another year when college starts.

I can take free courses as non-credit courses since I'm OLD! but they have to have an open seat for me. Or reduced tuition if I want the credits.

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Noel7 — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 01:52:43 GMT

@ALRATIBAwrote:
I majored in English with a minor in Classical Studies (ancient history, philosophy, languages, literature, mythology, archaeology).

I looked into doing a Masters in Classical Studies ... but couldn't find a school that offered the particular concentration I wanted ... so I've been studying on my own for years and years and yearss.

At this particular moment in time though, I'd major in Philosophy.

@ALRATIBA

I loved philosophy. There’s a lot of ancient history attached to that, so it would be perfect for you! We are so lucky, the internet makes it easy to wander and do our own studies.

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JillyMarie — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 01:52:51 GMT

I would major in Russian language and history.

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suzyQ3 — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 01:55:30 GMT

Not to be the most boring person around, but I would yet again major in English lit. It is my passion and my love.

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dmod nj — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 01:55:42 GMT

Hi @Noel7 political science.

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Noel7 — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 01:58:36 GMT

@Cakers3wrote:
@Noel7wrote:
@Cakers3wrote:
@Noel7 HI Noel-interesting because History was my desired major way back when-with a concentration in ancient civilizations. Long story why I didn't go that route.

Today I would major in environmental science. Would love to travel setting up clean water in undeveloped countries. Or documenting our diminishing polar caps.

@Cakers3

I majored in Anthro for a couple of years before I discovered women got very few jobs in that area, but that’s another story.

I whole heartedly support your choice, and I realize you already know A LOT about environmental science 🙂
@Noel7 My HS guidance counselor discourage me from majoring in History because "I wouldn't get a teaching job in History". That wasn't why I wanted to major in History-I wanted to study ancient civilizations, period. LOL I wasn't thinking of work per se but I'm sure if I had gone that route something would have developed.

I read everything I can get my hands on regarding the environment ever since forever it seems.

I am trying to encourage GS to at least minor in environmental science in another year when college starts.

I can take free courses as non-credit courses since I'm OLD! but they have to have an open seat for me. Or reduced tuition if I want the credits.

We have classes for seniors, too, @Cakers3. Free classes to audit. But parking is a you-know-what, and there is a long upward hike from the parking lot.

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Noel7 — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 02:00:02 GMT

@JillyMariewrote:
I would major in Russian language and history.

Wow. You are not going for easy @JillyMarie !

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Noel7 — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 02:02:17 GMT

@suzyQ3wrote:
Not to be the most boring person around, but I would yet again major in English lit. It is my passion and my love

Not boring at all, and sometimes you just can’t get enough @suzyQ3

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ALRATIBA — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 02:03:27 GMT

@Noel7wrote:
@ALRATIBAwrote:
I majored in English with a minor in Classical Studies (ancient history, philosophy, languages, literature, mythology, archaeology).

I looked into doing a Masters in Classical Studies ... but couldn't find a school that offered the particular concentration I wanted ... so I've been studying on my own for years and years and yearss.

At this particular moment in time though, I'd major in Philosophy.

@ALRATIBA

I loved philosophy. There’s a lot of ancient history attached to that, so it would be perfect for you! We are so lucky, the internet makes it easy to wander and do our own studies.

@Noel7

You're right about the internet. There are several Catholic organizations that offer free online webinars. I'm particularly interested in the influence of Plato on Augustine and Aristotle on Aquinas. And, the influence of the Roman stoics. And ... lots of the classic literature is available on Kindle for next to nothing prices.

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GingerPeach — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 02:04:05 GMT

What a great question, @Noel7

I've been considering taking classes but really finding the energy to keep it up might not be in me, what with having good days and not so good days.

Anyway, philosophy calls but science calls even more. Even since I learned that trees communicate via use of inground mycelia, I'm just fascinated. Tardigrades fascinate me, too. And so do plant and animal communities. How they all fit together so maybe ecology? Learning is never-ending.

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Noel7 — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 02:05:46 GMT

@dmod njwrote:
Hi @Noel7 political science.

Hi @dmod nj

Timely 🧐