Studying History provides a student with skills which are not confined to the study of the past. Skills of analysis are invaluable in many jobs, and the ability to analyse and then prioritise information is vital to decision making. This not only provides a skill set for a student but it also keeps career options open.
Of all of the reasons to study history, this one might be the most important. How can we being to understand society today without understand what created it? The events and people that shaped who we are today are incredibly important.
