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Medieval History, English, & Film Studies. I shouldn't throw stones, because my chosen discipline of Political Theory is not exactly a bustling field. But: what
by StevenRayOrr 14y ago
Medieval History, English, & Film Studies. I shouldn't throw stones, because my chosen discipline of Political Theory is not exactly a bustling field. But: what did they think they were getting into? Education for the sake of education is fine, but it is incredibly difficult to take care of a family when you completely ignore economics.
Study what you love, sure, but don't expect that it will lead you to financial success.
- Agathos 14y agoThey do exactly what people outside of academia do: look at those who came before. They see their advisors doing fine. Academia is weirdly deceptive in that way.
- yummyfajitas 14y agoThis is a silly excuse for anyone who started grad school after google was invented. It's also a silly excuse for anyone in their 2nd year who ever spoke to a 5-6th year.