I hold a bachelor’s in military history and I am working on a master’s in ancient and classical history. Given that my career is in technology working as a business analyst, people often ask what the point of my degree was. The obvious answer is I acquired a degree in what interests me.

Yet, there is more to it, as pursing a history degree has made me a better writer. It will make you better too. With upwards of 40 different teachers reviewing your work, you pick up basic concepts such as passive and active voice. More importantly, you learn how to construct well-reasoned arguments in the form of 300-word, five page, ten page, and even 40-page essays. After writing countless message board posts and dozens of research papers, my writing skills have improved dramatically.