From learning about the uprising of the first civilizations in the thriving lands of Mesopotamia to the global war in the 1930’s which caused havoc across the globe, the knowledge of these subjects always intrigued from an early age. From my first Social Studies class in the sixth grade until my final years in highschool, I was always most interested in learning the history of the world. The enjoyment I received from sitting in a History class can never be replaced with any other subject. Sitting in the front row seat, right in front of the teacher, listening to the stories from the past, would put me into a trance that would make me relive the moment as if I was part of history in itself. I knew from a young age that I wanted to become an Historian when I …show more content…
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, historians make about $25.23 per hour which amounts to about $52, 480. The job outlook from 2012 to 2022 has a 6% increase which is slower than the national average. From all the different career types available for an individual who becomes a Historian, the most intriguing to me is an advocate who can be a lawyer, policy maker, or have a governmental position. To get a better understanding about becoming a lawyer, I spoke to Naveed Husain who is a attorney at Farooqi & Husain Law Office.
“Did majoring in history help you as a lawyer?”
“Majoring in History definitely helped me in my journey to becoming a lawyer. The skills learned in history classes are the most helpful in studying and passing future exams.”
“What skills benefited the most?”
“Skills like critical analyzing and reading will help the most because these texts will help critically read material in your studies, especially in becoming a lawyer because you will have to read a lot.”
“Why did you want to become a