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<p>[QUOTE="SeptimusT, post: 3603853, member: 91240"]As someone graduating with one of these 'worthless' degrees (history, with a minor in archaeology) in December, I don't feel like it's worthless. I'm still undecided as to whether or not I will pursue graduate school immediately and try to make it into a career, or whether I will try to do something else, but I am grateful for what I have learned. Ultimately, how we apply the skills we learn, as well as learning to learn, are more important than what you learn.</p><p><br /></p><p>I might not remember every historical fact I've absorbed in my classes (I sure can't remember all of the 19th century German states any more), but I do remember learning how to research and to compile disparate scraps of information into a coherent narrative. I also remember how to learn new things. I could use those skills to pursue graduate school and try to teach myself, or I could become something else, like a legal researcher.</p><p><br /></p><p>I am also grateful for the personal growth my education has allowed me. I wouldn't be here on CoinTalk if not for that. I don't think that buying or borrowing books could ever replace the hands on experience and the relationships with experts in my fields that I have had access to in college. Even if I don't end up choosing this path as a career, I will still find a way to be involved and contribute because it is my passion. I'd rather follow my passion to some degree and make less money than make lots of money and be miserable doing it.</p><p><br /></p><p>And yes, I've taken a few classes that dealt heavily with ancient coins, and will be doing so again next semester. There is no useless knowledge.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="SeptimusT, post: 3603853, member: 91240"]As someone graduating with one of these 'worthless' degrees (history, with a minor in archaeology) in December, I don't feel like it's worthless. I'm still undecided as to whether or not I will pursue graduate school immediately and try to make it into a career, or whether I will try to do something else, but I am grateful for what I have learned. Ultimately, how we apply the skills we learn, as well as learning to learn, are more important than what you learn. I might not remember every historical fact I've absorbed in my classes (I sure can't remember all of the 19th century German states any more), but I do remember learning how to research and to compile disparate scraps of information into a coherent narrative. I also remember how to learn new things. I could use those skills to pursue graduate school and try to teach myself, or I could become something else, like a legal researcher. I am also grateful for the personal growth my education has allowed me. I wouldn't be here on CoinTalk if not for that. I don't think that buying or borrowing books could ever replace the hands on experience and the relationships with experts in my fields that I have had access to in college. Even if I don't end up choosing this path as a career, I will still find a way to be involved and contribute because it is my passion. I'd rather follow my passion to some degree and make less money than make lots of money and be miserable doing it. And yes, I've taken a few classes that dealt heavily with ancient coins, and will be doing so again next semester. There is no useless knowledge.[/QUOTE]
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