Is it normal to have two undergraduate degrees

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I graduated with a history degree 2 years ago, it lead me nowhere. After graduating I worked(and still work) in a science related job and loved it.
I just started taking classes in a biology related program but that’ll mean having to get another bachelors degree (can’t do master’s in biology because it is too different from history). Is it normal to get a second bachelors degree?

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  • jethro
    6 years ago

    Go for a PhD in history. Then you can teach history to other people and they can wind up with a useless degree.

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    • Iliketurtles1
      6 years ago

      😂

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  • Bonelessbananas69
    6 years ago

    Yup. I have three. Lol

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  • edwininthematrix
    6 years ago

    This is a major problem in American society. High school and college students do not get motivated or inspired enough to pursue fields that have practical value in the real world, and instead of their energy, talents and interests being nurtured, they are wasted on useless degrees that are only as good as the paper they are printed on. As a result of your past decisions you are more or less restricted to your future career choices, and time isn't standing still for anyone either. Also people will be skeptical and judge you for wanting to enter something totally different. It's the grim truth.

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    • nikkiclaire
      6 years ago

      Degrees like this shouldn't even be offered, in fact, I'd say 70% of college is a complete waste of time.

      Even in fields where specialized knowledge and skill is required, students spend the majority of their time on prerequisites that are a basic rehash of high school. There is no need for the first two years of college.

      The third and fourth years of college could easily be done in 1 year.

      It is an instution of theft, not of higher education.

      Employers would be better off nuturing 90% of their employees to teach them the skills they need for jobs. Most jobs require proprietary skills and training anyway.

      The fact is, education is a business that is quickly becomming irrelevent.

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  • McBean
    6 years ago

    Ok. Take classes while you have the job. Ask coworkers which classes are most useful on the job. Take those classes first. I suspect that Statistics and Chemistry will be at the top of the list.

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  • lordofopinions
    5 years ago

    I say normal because everyone thinks it but it's not necessary. Because you have a history degree simply proves you have the capacity to learn. It's useless in the real world as you found out. You ended up working in a job in the science field. Is it necessary to get yet another degree? Sure if it's something you are interested in. Is it necessary? IMHO no. Now you have work experience in a science related job. Work experience carries more weight than degrees in my opinion.

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  • RoseIsabella
    6 years ago

    Yeah, I think it's normal to have two undergraduate degrees, my dad has an Art degree and a degree in Mass Communications.

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  • Nickvey
    6 years ago

    what is a science job that hires history? his should be fucking funny.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      6 years ago

      One that has a lot of routine unskilled tasks, mostly working in a lab or taking care of plants, it is in the agriculture industry.
      Starting out, my job didn’t require science knowledge really, I mostly just did the grunt work. However, I found the science behind the job super interesting so that’s why I wanted to stick with it. As of now, I am working part time as an assistant to a plant breeder, so it requires a bit more science knowledge (which I am getting in my classes).

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      • Nickvey
        6 years ago

        i have never breed a plant, put a carrot in my ass one time . guess im qualified to call myself a scientist on my tax return. Or does it just make me a vegetarian. why dont you teach history in a high school? you must have a good reason because a shortage of teachers exist.

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      • nikkiclaire
        6 years ago

        Why isn't your employer training you?

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