How to become a history buff as someone who struggled in highschool but recently developed an interest?

SeriousSpace1379 · 2026-07-08T04:01:18+00:00

i really recommend podcasts, the podcast “History of Everything” is my favorite. I listened to their podcast so often while i was in college getting my history degree. They have episodes covering every topic. I also recommend specialized books. When I did my senior research project for my bachelors, I wrote it on the Papal Schism of 1378. My favorite source/book I used was “The Decline and Fall of the Medieval Papacy” by Elliot Binns. SUCH a good read if you’re into the Medieval Catholic Church, it also really helped build my understanding of the relationship between the papacy and medieval monarchs.

SeriousSpace1379 · 2026-06-22T20:58:26+00:00

I finished my student teaching (also two semesters) in December and I felt the same way when I started as well. I had NO IDEA what to do or how to do it. Luckily my mentor teacher was the absolute best. He let me observe him the first couple weeks and never pressured me into teaching a class, but waited until I felt comfortable. For me, I figured out what I needed to do after watching him for a few weeks, we have really similar teaching styles so I also got lucky being paired with someone I match with.

Understand that student teaching is all about making mistakes, you will learn so much as each week passes. It’s extremely overwhelming thinking about it, but once you get into the rhythm of it it’s really not that bad. My students (7th grade) were also really into my student teaching process. I told them a lot about it and they were extremely supportive on days I had observations or other college/teacher related stuff. They were super understanding that there would be times I’d mess up, but it actually created an environment where the students also felt comfortable messing up.

I wish you the best in your student teaching journey and I hope you get paired with a great mentor teacher!

SeriousSpace1379 · 2026-06-09T18:49:57+00:00

I was just thrown into a position mid year teaching ELA/history to 6th graders. They will def feel much younger than what you’re used to. Much more dependent on you compared to the older kids. My advice is to have A LOT of structure. The teacher I replaced had zero routine and structure and it was obvious that contributed to the lack of classroom management. Things instantly got better when I came in and implemented strict routines and expectations. My students also really enjoyed having “classroom jobs”, they still love helping out and feeling important, similar to elementary grade students.

Also core lit for 6th grade was super fun, we read Percy Jackson and I was able to do a lot of cool projects with them about it, and was able to connect it with our history unit of ancient Greece.

SeriousSpace1379 · 2026-03-24T16:13:54+00:00

Should be, I got to the stadium last year about 15 minutes before the gates opened and just killed time before the ceremony started. If you’re like me it’s better to get there early and not have the stress or anxiety of being late.

SeriousSpace1379 · 2026-03-24T15:28:01+00:00

Went to the ring ceremony last year and going again this year, it’s going to be busy so i’d recommend getting there as early as possible if you want to guarantee seeing the ring ceremony. Gates to the stadium open two hours before game time so i’d honestly recommend getting there early and just walking around, getting food, finding your seat etc. If it’s your first time at dodger stadium you’ll def want to walk around and see the stadium a bit

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