<p>Can someone majoring in history describe what it's like. What's the most difficult aspect of the major? Easiest? Most favorite? Least favorite? Does it require a lot of reading? Writing? Is it really rigorous?</p>
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<p>Lots of reading and researching and writing papers.</p>
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<p>It may vary from school to school. In my department, many of the classes that I have taken consist of reading/discussion/essay exams, with some short papers/book reviews. Most of the heavy research and writing of papers has come in the required junior and senior research seminars. </p>
<p>It's rigor is comparable to the other social science/humanities. It does require a decent amount of reading, but it's certainly doable. Self motivation is a must as getting behind is easy if you go a week without doing the required readings. I don't find there to be any easy or difficult parts, as you asked, just different topics, themes, etc. If there is only one particular region/time period that interests you, be prepared to take courses outside of it. An undergraduate education in history is usually broad. However, it will expose you to more and it will allow you to develop as a historian. </p>
<p>If you have a passion for history, then you will more than likely enjoy being a history major. I entered college as a computer science major, and then switched to history halfway through my sophomore year. One of the best decisions I've ever made.</p>
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<p>What is a history major like? Awesome. If you like history and are a history nerd(like me) its basically like learning for fun and getting credit for it. Yes, there's reading and yes, there's writing but if its stuff youre interested in, its all good.</p>
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<p>There will be required readings, papers, and courses that you aren't overly fascinated by that you will be required to complete. Yes, a history major can be very enjoyable and rewarding, but it will not be like going to Barnes and Noble and choosing a book from your favorite subcategory in the history section.</p>
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<p>I’m a history major and I love it.</p>
<p>Lots of reading and writing, but in many cases no ridiculous “busy work.” I’m almost finished and 90% of my classes have only had a research paper and exams. It’s mostly discussion. But you have to be careful to actually be learning and absorbing the material being covered. </p>
<p>Like another poster said, it’s awesome, getting credit for fun.</p>
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