I am relatively poor but I have a huge desire for history. Namely the Armarna period. I can't go to a good college due to no scholarships but I've learned most of what I like by myself anyway. I understand that history jobs look at your education experience but since I'm self taught I was wondering if there were any alternatives.
2007-01-03 09:19:24 · 9 answers · asked by Gwenith O 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
I sympathize with you. I have learned farmore history on my own than I did while attaining my history degree. However there is a lot to be said for the experience you et discussing history and the study of it with other people. It can't be replaced. I finianced nearly my entire education with student loans and a full time job. It is worth the time and effort. Start off at a community college to knock out all the prerequisites at the lowest price.
2007-01-03 09:25:47 · answer #1 · answered by baldisbeautiful 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You cannot be as poor as me! I live on $550 a month and go to Juniata college full time.
There are grants, and government loans to pay for college. You then repay the loans after you graduate and get a job. The college will even help you find a job your senior year!
Where there is a will and an interest, there is a way to do it!
My college also is in the top 100 of many lists (Consumers Reports, etc). If you come and speak to the financial dept. they can explain your options.
Also, for people who live in the 5 county area, and have been out of school for 5 yrs the tuition is HALF of the normal cost(Program for Area Residents,PAR). I'm sure other colleges have simular programs. Check into it, you can do it if I can!
2007-01-03 09:33:38 · answer #2 · answered by History Nut 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can use the public library, but could also visit a nearby college or university library. Even though you're not a student at the college/university, many such institutions allow the public to use/read books--you just can't check out any texts.
The Internet can be a pretty good source of information, but it can be tricky to sift through the crap to get to the treasure. Look for websites with "edu" or "gov"--though there are some other websites that have decent info. Wikipedia can be a pretty good source for basic info, but don't rely entirely on that website.
2007-01-03 09:58:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went to college and paid for it myself through a student loan. If that is what you really want to do, then, and there are no scholarships or grants available then do that. I don't know about any alternatives, you could contact some historians and ask them about it. You can also research it via the internet, try any search engine (google, etc.) Either way, continue to indulge your passion for history through reading, writing, and discussing it with others...Good Luck!
2007-01-03 09:30:45 · answer #4 · answered by kewtber 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Write a book. Seriously. There are still some people who don't know about the clay tablets that were discovered back in the 1800's. If you can make that period interesting, you can make the big bucks. You might even consider writing a fictional story BASED on the historical work which has been done, thereby negating any questions about your lack of credentials.
2007-01-03 09:28:51 · answer #5 · answered by roscoedeadbeat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. Win the lottery
2. Treat it as a past time or prove to the establishment that you know what you are talking about. I've got faith in you, dear stranger.
2007-01-03 09:34:24 · answer #6 · answered by Sam Crocker 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two words.. Public library.
Also you obviosly got on the internet to ask that question. Don't you know the internet has more information about that than would be readily available at a library anyway?
2007-01-03 09:21:38 · answer #7 · answered by Fletcher 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
ask a teacher
2007-01-03 09:23:53 · answer #8 · answered by todd s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you must be learn and lovely and old
2007-01-03 09:39:15 · answer #9 · answered by aya s 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋