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Emily Pan
Also majoring in Economics
I wish I'd known that I'm supposed to concentrate in a specific area in History. I kind of went in loving all kinds of history, so I took classes in all kinds of subjects and regions, but now I have to commit, and I don't know…

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Anonymous student
Also majoring in Economics
History professors have been very supportive throughout the course. The subjects continuously connect to modern issues and themes that are very intriguing.

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Advice & things to knowMixed

I wish I'd known that I'm supposed to concentrate in a specific area in History. I kind of went in loving all kinds of history, so I took classes in all kinds of subjects and regions, but now I have to commit, and I don't know what to choose. I would recommend History majors to always keep an eye out. Maybe it's one class, or one professor, or one assignment that really sticks out to them –– but you should definitely pursue that further and see if you want to study it in the future!

Also majoring in Economics

  • Interested in Law · Business +1
Emily Pan · JuniorHistory
Oct 2026
Courses & teachingPositive

History professors have been very supportive throughout the course. The subjects continuously connect to modern issues and themes that are very intriguing.

Also majoring in Economics

  • Interested in Business · Finance & consulting +1
  • Planning a professional degree
Anonymous studentSophomore
Math
2.0/5
Writing
5.0/5
Oct 2026

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