I graduated with my M.A. in History this past Friday, December 13, 2019.

I’m one week into my MA in Public History program and am so glad I found this series!!

I love that you're so serious about knowing history as a teacher! I'm the same way...I'm almost finished with my B.A. in U.S. history, seriously considering a similar route as you. I'd love to get my PhD and do research, but I don't see myself wanting to teach university. I feel like the K-12 system can always use more teachers who are passionate and competent about what they teach. Especially a subject like U.S. history; it's so important.

I am turning in my thesis paper tomorrow! I will have a Master's in Special Education with an emphasis in Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Great point about the serendipity of discovering new sources while scanning library shelves for something else. That was one of my favorite aspects of doing research during my undergrad years in the 1990s. Now I'm considering going back for a second master's in history as a late 40s person with full-time job and a teenager. Hmm, we'll see.

I have my Masters in Library Science. I just graduated in May 2016 and I'm moving into a media center from the 7th grade ELA classroom this year. It was an insane time in my life. I did everything online from Appalachian State University here in NC. I was a single mother when I started (my baby was 4 when I started) and, over the course of my two years in my Masters program, I got engaged! I also taught full-time and was completely involved in my Church. It is possible to do it all! Just gotta use those organizational and time-management skills (and a really good Erin Condren planner, lol). :)

Love hearing about how History Master's are done in the US! I got my Master's in Ireland, and it was pretty different! We didn't have to read as many books, and it was more focused on little presentations we would have to research. I studied Medieval Studies with an emphasis in History. I wrote my thesis on Hildegard von Bingen and how the 12th century impacted her view on social roles.

Thanks for sharing! This was one on the first videos that popped up when I typed in "Master's in History." I entered a Master's in History program one year ago, at 40 years old, while teaching full time Spanish and History classes at the High School I have been at for 10 years now. I have 2 kids (6th and 2nd grade) and my wife works more hours than I do, so it has been crazy. I have been watching different videos while I cook dinners or pack lunches, and they keep me sane. I initiaally was interested in Medieval Europe, especially the growing rift between the Latin West and the Greek East. The first class I took (required) was a colloquium and the topic was the Crusades (my prof is a specialist on the First Crusade.) Anyway, I was originally a Hospitality Management major (Spanish minor), and I went back to get post-bacc certification w/ a Spanish major and History minor. All this to say that I was not super well-equipped to handle being in History grad school (it had been years since I took classes regularly or even a class at all.) I had to write a critical book review as mu first assignment and it was horrible; I got a B- . I listened to the feedback and ended up getting an A- in that class, and have gotten all A's since. I am on the thesis track, and have become interested in Medieval Muslim-Christian relations. When I finish this current class, I will have 20 out of 38 credits done; the last 8 being a thesis and defense. I am fishing for ideas in the kingdom of Castile 1250-1500 (where else can you get the Spanish language, crusading, and Muslim-Christian relations?) Anyway, sorry to ramble. Your video has kind of inspired me to maybe chronicle some of my adventure on my blog (NicholasGulda.com, not a ton there as it is less than a year old and I am super busy!) I too am focusing on an area that is not my thesis adviser's specialty(Spain), and I have had a love affair w/ the Caribbean ever since I was a child (I was fortunate enough to travel there quite a bit throughout my early life.) Sorry for the length and all the best, Nick.

Thank you for sharing! I have my undergrad in Secondary History and Government Education, and I plan on starting my Master's in History next fall. It's so nice finding someone else who loves history and has a passion for research too! I know it is going to be challenging, but I'm excited to get started!

I'm a history teacher and have been wanting to get my master's in history. I'm glad that you said that you hated your education classes and had no desire to get a master's in education...I felt the exact same way. Getting my credential and sitting through all those classes on education theory and practice was so not what I was interested in. Thanks for sharing that perspective!

Great vid! I have no idea what I want to get my master's in, but your vid has got me very excited about the possibilities!!!

You make me feel my passion for history reigniting. My main passion has been family history / genealogy, so I got my master's in that. That wont open all the doors I want opened to me though, so I am researching going back for a history masters. I have been really concerned about spending a lot of time on stuff I am not as passionate about, but your excitement reminds me of my own love of the reading, writing, and critical thinking (even if the topics are not always one I would choose). Thanks so much for sharing your experience and enthusiasm!

You are so inspiring to me! I am in TN and am an Elementary Education K-6 major at my local college. You really make me want to strive for a masters degree!

Currently in a combined credential/ master program at Santa Clara University! I have been binge watching your videos! I find it so easy to relate :)

Thank you so much for posting this videos. I’m debating between History grad school or teaching credentials and this video gave me so much insight

I always love going into the University library, and trying to find those real old history books that no one reads, because I love the way some of those books are written I mean some of them are very poetically. And yes finding that forgotten book or that buried away article is probably the closest thing a history person could have to an areca moment.

Im a current undergrad wrestling with the idea of graduate school. This video was so informative and helpful! Thank you!

I am a teacher in Texas and it so interesting to see what other people experiences are to become a teacher. In the south, every college offer an education degree. I love your videos and I enjoy your channel.

Congratulations on all the hard work. Your students are very lucky.

Love your enthusiasm about your thesis! It must be so interesting to write your thesis about your family. 😍 I handed in my master thesis last weekend. I wrote about philosophy in the tv show "The Walking Dead" and I loved it so much, even though I am so glad that it is over. 😄 I've had so many thesis dreams since then. I hope that goes away soon. 😅

You're the very first video I looked up on this journey because I am going to start my own soon. Great video! Thank you!

You are AMAZING! Getting your Masters while you're teaching and completing your thesis while pregnant. I'm getting my Masters of Teaching with a Concentration in Elementary Education and an endorsement in ESL education (since I minored in Spanish in undergrad). I have two more semesters and I am so excited!

Thanks for this awesome video! I have a six year old son, am 35 weeks pregnant, and finish my BA in English in two months. I am so excited to begin my Master's Program in English Studies next fall, and my specialization is in Film Studies! It's nice to hear that you consider the time and financial sacrifice to be worth it, because although I have fears, I truly believe that higher learning is such a great thing. =)

Your video was so cool and helpful, especially where you talked about the research process at libraries and archives! I am currently an undergrad in history and wrote my thesis while studying abroad in London. I remember the fascination I felt when I touched my first letter at the archives when I started doing my research. It was so insane to be able to touch a piece of paper written a hundred years ago and I never got over the fascination of being the one unearthing history through primary sources rather than consuming it via secondary sources. One of the things I struggled with immensely was figuring out how to organize the hundreds of papers I found at different archives. When I started the writing process I was drowning with files and had no idea where to begin. For my honors thesis I'm going to borrow your idea about having them printed and bound for easier reading. That would have been so helpful for my thesis! Thank you!

I just applied for history grad school for the fall ! Your video gave me so much peach because I am sort of on the same path as you. I graduated in December with my teacher cert for 7-12 social studies but there were no jobs mid year, so I decided to take on my dream of earning a masters! However, I am a little overwhelmed at the amount of reading but I do have a heart for research so I am optimistic ❤️

oh yay!! i was always curious about what u did your thesis on!!! cant wait for that video

I will be getting my masters in US History and this video really helped me know what the process will be like!

So interesting, I can't believe you did all that while teaching. My friend wrote her masters on Native education...the stories from the local tribe she interviewed were so eye-opening. I'm loving your videos, we are kindred spirits! Proud history geek teaching middle school social studies, and I was just 'given'' a reading intervention class for the fall. yikes. Thanks for all your great videos!

I'm about to start my Master in Healthcare Admin Aug 2021. Can't wait!!

You are amazing! After I get my teaching credential, I am 100% getting my masters in history.

As I was watching your video, another history teacher came into my classroom and said, "Oh! I subscribe to her! She's great!" I am a high school U.S. History/Government/AP Capstone teacher who decided to go back and get a master's in U.S. History through the Gilder Lehrman Program at Pace University. I'm in my 3rd of 10 courses, and I thank you for your these videos. They are a great help!

I was in bed being lazy avoiding homework when watching this video. You motivate me to get up, go to the library, and work on my persuasive essay for my American History class 😂

I'm currently in the process of attaining my Master of Education in Instructional Design. I just started my research! In fact, I watched this video during my break from working on my Literature Review. My research is focused on personalized learning and how elements of personalized learning (student agency in particular) can impact student achievement. I appreciate your enthusiasm for your discipline! Nerds unite!

Got my Masters in Theology with an Emphasis in Theology and the Arts- basically exploring connections between theology and film and literature... and then decided to change careers haha. Now I'm almost done with a Masters in Education, really appreciated the video.

I am working on my thesis, and I am totally lonely!!! I feel like this will NEVER come to an end lol. I LOVE your videos!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!

Yes! Thanks for this! Definitely interested in know about your thesis. Starting my first year of teaching in a few weeks AND starting grad school (MS in Multicultural Studies in Education Emphasis in Bilingual Education), so would definitely be interested in knowing how you balanced work life and grad school!

This was so helpful and exactly what I was looking for! I want to go back to school and get my masters while still teaching (going on year 5) but I was debating if I should major in education or history. History is definitely my passion so it was great to hear that someone else feels the way I do! Any additional advice or resources you can throw my way would be greatly appreciated :)

I’m studying for my masters in History at Harvard’s online campus. Thank you for the inspiring information.

We are kindred spirits on the idea of a masters in education. I’m finishing my masters in American history in Fall. Capstone in Summer!! Also, I got married to a Derek in St Thomas UVI :)

Thanks for the valuable knowledge given.

I am just finishing my bachelor's on the quarter system and going to master's on the semester. Really looking forward to that! I'm a little nervous being a father and husband, but if I've managed that and working through four years of undergraduate busy work I think I'll make it through fine.

Teaching and getting an MA at the same time is sooooooo challenging! I graduated with my MA in 2013, but I studied Language and Literacy. I started as a history teacher in my first year of teaching, but I graduated and entered the field in 2009 when the market crashed and there were no teaching positions. I ended up switching to Language Arts because I couldn't get a job teaching history, and I fell in love with teaching reading and writing! Here's something exciting, I legit did my thesis on Vocabulary in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone! :)

Thank you for making this video. I was feeling really discouraged because I'm entering my fourth year of my masters program. I feel like I created a timeline and I'm way off. My program of study and passion is curriculum and instruction. So wish me luck!!! 3 courses left.

I love your Masters! This is so encouraging. I'm wrapping up my first two Masters in Leadership and MAEd in Math. I'm so happy I switched from English. Granted I love it but I'm a better writer than I am teacher of writing.

Oooooo!! The quality of this video had me shook! So crispy LOL

I am considering doing my masters in History too but reading a book every week is very daunting!! :/ Thank you for your advice to choose something you are passionate about to study, I'm sure that helps a lot! :)

I am in a Masters program for Public Administration with a certificate in Public Policy. I have to agree, during this program I've had to write 10, 15 ,30 and 50 page papers, which really taught me a different way to consume information now. Its a great experience. Fingers crossed I can find a job easily in December when I graduate!

I did my masters in Literacy Instruction. I really enjoyed it. It was very hands on in the sense that we read A LOT in the first 3 or 4 weeks of each class then we put our reading into practice at the University's literacy center, where kids from schools in the area would come in for different reading or writing programs. I worked with about 8 kids over 2 years and wrote Literacy Analysis Reports for each one tracking their progress over the 6-8 weeks I saw them.. My last semester was similar to yours research-wise for my final portfolio and my independent study. I had to prove that I had met the 6 standards for Literacy Instructors set by the ILA. My portfolio is 4+ inches of research and artifacts proving what I did. My independent study is two research papers. One is being published soon and the other is in the research stage currently, which my professor and the college is handling since I graduated over a year ago, but I wrote the literature review and research survey for it.

I graduate in May and am currently feeling the stress in applying for entrance into grad school for my Masters in history. It is far more stressful than my undergrad admissions for sure! I am looking at an acceptance rate of 15/100 which seems daunting! Watching your content is very encouraging and gives me some hope!

I got my M.A. In Admin. but with no intention to become an administrator. I mostly did it for the pay raise. I also learned a lot about school law and student fairness/equality in education. It made me see the other side of things as well from an admin. perspective. I got my teaching credentials and Master's after getting married and having my daughter. Some classes were online for my credentials, but ALL of my Master's classes were in person. I was part of a cohort that met once a week for 3-5 hours a class for 18 months, basically straight through with about a week off between classes. We did a lot of projects and discussions. Since this was geared to people already teaching with families we did the bulk of our actual work in class with our fellow students. Many projects or assignments we did utilized things available in our schools or classrooms, such as policies and family situations of our students. I would definitely say it would've been easier without a family, but they were also motivation to do my best, power through, and get it done. I had a 4.0 throughout my program, and I credit that to my family motivating me. Thanks for sharing your experience! ❤️ and hugs from Missouri!

History Masters for the win!!

I have my Masters in Educational Theory and Practice. I was teaching full-time so I took my courses online. There were a ton of articles and of course, textbooks, that we had to read. Of the programs offered at the University I attended this one was the one best for classroom teachers. I know I did not want to be a principal or administrator. There was another program for a Masters in Special Education, and to be honest, I struggled with deciding which one to take. In the end, this one suited me best. Great video! I enjoyed it! I cannot wait to hear about your thesis in more detail.

I recently made the decision to peruse my masters degree in American history after I graduate with my bachelors degree. I have a year and a left left of my bachelors in history with a history and social studies teacher cert. Unfortunately the university I am attending is still new and does not offer a History grad program, so I am probably going to complete it online. Everything you said is true! I am extremely passionate about history, because it makes me want to further my education.

I am getting my MA in History as well. Yes, I am reading an insane number of books, and just finished. 23 page term paper for the interwar years between WW1 and WW2. I killed myself with lack of sleep this last week writing it, and I got an A!!!I This path is lonely, as you say. My thesis needs defining and I’m worried about it right now. Thanks for the video.

Thanks for the video Could you do a video about you prepared for exams?

wow this is an amazing video! You are beautiful inside and out and very motivating for me! ♡

That man she researched, Rothchild Francis of the U.S. Virgin Islands, resembled former rock star, Chuck Berry. This presentation was informative, Nice.

I'm currently in my undergrad program in History and getting a teaching certification also. When I graduate I will think about getting my masters degree. This video is very helpful! What is the average length of the books you were required to read each week?

I got my bachelors degree in History Education in 2000 from MHU in North Carolina. When I thought about going back to school to get my masters I didn't know exactly what I wanted to focus on so I refrained for a while. Then life came about and two children later I ended about going back to school to get my masters in Special education teaching and learning ( long story and reasoning). I recently started watching for one reason you mentioned the Virgin Islands. I am from the Virgin Islands and it's very rare to here mainlanders talk about the VI. Rothschild Francis was from St. Thomas and I'm from St.Croix. For reason on known to me we never focused much on him when studying VI History. My speculation is that if I went to school in St. Thomas I would have learned more about him. However on my island we focused a lot on our civil rights leaders and the movements that occurred on St. Croix. Also one of our main focuses when studying VI History was the Organic Act and then the revised Organic Act. Thanks for sharing yours masters experience.

Have a Masters in Education, going for a Masters in History this Spring! at Cal State San Marcos :)

Doing MA in Ancient and Classical History from American Public University.

Thank you for sharing. I'm a teacher in California also with BA in History (at CSUSB) and I'm considering to eventually get my MA in history. One quick question: does CSUF offer for MA students to test out (with some type of MA competency tests like they would at Cal Poly Pomona) in getting their MA in history versus doing a thesis? I agree with the student loan issue for teachers and getting credentials. My only way out that I avoided it was serving the military and using the GI Bill prior to getting my BA and the teacher's credential. I had to get a second credential for the requirements of the specific teaching job that I had, but I was able to save up and pay for it while teaching full time. It was definitely a challenge.

Hey. Did you ever do a video about your Thesis? It sounds super interesting.

Hi I finished my masters degree in December 2016 and I got my Masters of Education in School Counseling and have been a school counselor for the last three months after 8 years of being ELA teacher. I am currently in school again obtaining my Ed. S. (educational specialist degree) in Educational Leadership, this will definitely be my last degree, at least for a while lol! This is going to be rough two years lol! Thanks for your videos!

This was a great video! Would you please do a video on book recommendations for those interested in learning more about history?

Hey! so I just started my Masters in Latin American studies which combines history of Latin America and Cultural aspects of this particular section of the world. I also started teaching full time at a private High School, I teach Spanish and Psychology. I was just wondering, I have started Part time at a University near by, and I thought about switching to full time just so that I can finish faster, however, just planning along takes a lot of my time, I just wanted to know your thoughts on teaching full time and going to school full time?

Sorry in advance for how long this comment is about to be! I am a social studies teacher, too! I've taught american history, government, sociology, and psychology. I am just about to finish my Masters in Education. I was originally supposed to have a concentration in American Studies (History & English electives) which I was super excited about. After taking a history course (which was exactly as you described -- read a book, round-table discussion each week) they eliminated the concentration! Long story short they were able to honor the history course towards my Education degree... thank goodness because it was SO much reading and writing, but then it meant no more history courses for me :( ! I'm watching this video because even though I'm about to be finished (and a bit tired of schoolwork over the summer) I've always wanted to get a Masters in history. This is why I thought that concentration was a perfect mix of what I'm interested most in... Anyway, I was just curious how your experience was in picking a topic? I'm sure it's done differently at each college, but I am interested in so much that I'm not sure how I could possibly narrow it down. Did you have guidance in selecting a topic that would have substantial resources/hadn't been done before? Or was it more like, what do you want to write about?

Im thinking of getting my masters in mental health counseling to be a therapist so im doing research on the whole deal

if you could do it over would you get the same amount in student loans? i get financial aid and only needed to pay for a couple of classes. So I dont know how bad student loans are.

I am very close to finishing my bachelor of science -physical geography and i am hoping that next year i can do a master of teaching (secondary) I am hoping to become a high school science teacher. Eventually ide also like to be able to teach geography and earth and environmental science. All the possibilities

I am a history teacher, I am currently receiving a master degree in Teaching and I am deciding on whether it would be a good move to get my masters in history, I would like to teach at a CC as well potentially.

Hi! Have you and your husband ever considered teaching at an international school? NOT teaching English, but at a K-12 American embassy affiliated school in a different country? The benefits are amazing, especially if you're a teaching couple.

I have questions for you, about history of the caribbean. I am also looking to Mint Culture onto the blockchain

Hi Megan! I'd love your advice on something. I'm an active duty military member with a bachelors degree in PoliSci. I was planning on pursuing a masters in international relations. But I've found that history (world, military, and exploration history in particular) is my true passion. I'm thinking of pursuing a masters in history so that I can hone my writing, critical thinking, and research skills. I'm an intel analyst. So those skills are very important. I plan on maintaining a job within the intel community. Will a history masters help polish me in this regard? I agree with you that you should pursue what you're passionate about. And while I love PoliSci and IR, they're not really my passion. My passion is reading and analyzing the Battle of Stalingrad, or Captain Cook's voyage or Mayan astronomy, etc. Thank you so much for this video. It helped a lot. I welcome any additional advice you may have. P.S. I didn't know anything about Rothchilds Francis. I will look him up. :)

I am looking for a mentor someone to advice me if I should do masters in history

I have no formal qualifications in history. History is critical in that it exposes how situations occurred in the past and may give a good indication what to avoid to prevent similar situations in the future. My take on the Tsar's daughters who were imprisoned and brutally murdered by the Bolsheviks at Yekaterinburg was how could they be rescued? I thought on infiltration by armed "nuns" whilst platoon sized support groups outside would engage and neutralise the guards within 1 km (I think there were about 400 of them) and then begin the extraction process. My preferred rescue would be aerial extraction before they became prisoners, flying between fuel dumps, so as to exit Russia, possibly to Norway or Sweden. Most historical accounts don't even consider the rescue of these innocent young ladies.

Hello ma'am im completing my bachelor's in history from india and seeking admission in germany for masters in history or history related field i am really worried about what is after completion of masters will i be able to get job anywhere ? To sustain and save at the same time please do reply

So from start to finish, how long did it take you to complete your Masters? I will be starting full time next Spring!

I'm going into my third year of teaching at a k-8 school where our placements change almost yearly. I've taught two different grades so far. I was thinking that getting a masters could help me further identify my passion- would you agree or do you feel that you need to know your passion before getting your masters? Right now I am most passionate about teaching students writing but am also excited to hopefully finally get to teach 6th grade history this coming year.

In October, I will complete my Master of Education degree in Elementary Education! 😀 In the beginning, I knew it would be a different experience from undergrad, but oh man, it was tough at times. I had to learn how to effectively research pedagogy, education theorists, use effective instructional strategies in the classroom, lesson planning, and so on. I thought I would regret the decision of starting my M.Ed before becoming a teacher, but I do not regret my decision at all, and I am grateful for my experience! 😀

I just started my masters degree this summer. It will take me about a year and a half. I am getting it in Literacy.

i got my masters in media psychology! this is before i knew i wanted to be a teacher, but i had a bachelors in psych, and looove psychology. i thought i would go into the corporate world with my educational history, but ended up disliking it. anyway! i got to delve into social media, marketing, political messaging, storytelling, etc... all through a psychology lens. i did my final capstone on gender roles in children's advertising, which was so fascinating. it was such a great experience and although my life has taken a different path, i don't regret it for a minute.

Loved watching this video! I have a question. I have been told not to get my masters until I get experience teaching. Also that schools would take someone without masters in order to pay them less. Is there any truth to this? I was interested in a combined credential/masters program but keeping my options open.

Where is the video for your thesis?

Could you do an everyday makeup look video

Love you Goddess.

I am taking my final writing class for BAS in IT management , and I am taking History 141 American History Civil war to present, any tips books you recommend? my class starts 9 27 and I warn road get a heads up

Education classes are terrible!