And let's not forget historical and cultural geography, we all know what GIS
experts make (provided we can keep them).
John Dendy
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Robert L. Schuyler [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Monday, August 27, 2001 2:34 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: WHAT TO MAJOR IN
>
> Now ... now ... Let's not get too flippant [Something I never do.]
> If you want to "get rich" avoid all scholarly fields. However, if
> you want to make a living and do something you enjoy, majoring in
> history, anthropology or archaeology (historical archaeology) will
> work.
>
> Historical Archaeology especially has a wide range of different
> forms of support - governmental jobs, academic, private companies
> (CRM) and a few private foundations. However, you will need to go
> beyond the BA to graduate school for an MA or a PhD.
>
> Look up the Society for Historical Archaeology on the www and you can
> get career advice information.
>
> In general try many different subjects as a beginning undergraduate
> to see what you like and can do well in as a student. History,
> archaeology, anthropology (archaeology comes under this field in
> most American universities), folklore, geology etc. are good
> subjects to look into if you already think you have an interest
> in archaeology. Usually you do not have to select your major
> until the start of your Junior Year.
>
> Robert L. Schuyler
>
>
> At 01:57 PM 8/27/2001 -0400, you wrote:
> >Without raising too much of anyone's hair on the back of the neck, is
> there
> >any money to be made with history? Perhaps a specialization in treasure
> >hunting...
> >
> >Personally, if you want to make a "decent living" you should study to be
> a
> >doctor, lawyer, or high-tech businessperson. If on the other hand, you
> >really want to make a "descent living" you could consider working for an
> >elevator company...
> >
> >My opinions only.
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: Brandon Bijeaux [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> >Sent: Monday, August 27, 2001 12:21 PM
> >To: [log in to unmask]
> >Subject: WHAT TO MAJOR IN
> >
> >
> >I RECENTLY GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL AND AM WONDERING WHAT TO MAJOR
> IN---I
> >LOVE THE OUTDOORS AND HISTORY , BUT I ALSO WANT TO MAKE A DESCENT
> LIVING---
> >IS THERE ANYTHING THAT WOULD SUIT MY INTEREST---PLEASE HELP--I START
> >COLLEGE IN FALL OF 2002---ANY INFO WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.THANK
> YOU.
> >
> >
> Robert L. Schuyler
> University of Pennsylvania Museum
> 33rd & Spruce Streets
> Philadelphia, PA l9l04-6324
>
> Tel: (215) 898-6965
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