I am going to Concordia to get a Bachelor's degree in Classical Studies (and either double majoring or minoring in English). I want to study abroad in Greece or Italy my junior year, and in the summer before my senior year, I will take my GRE. I will also learn French and Greek with the Pimsleur Approach (I already have French) and Latin with Rosetta Stone as well as taking both Greek and Latin in college courses. I will continue on to get my Masters and Ph.D.
My question is this: is this a good plan? What graduate colleges are best for different areas of study? Should I join organizations dedicated to Classical Studies? Which ones? How do I get my name out there? How do I get a job as a professor? Do you have any tips or tweaks to my plan? Any additional advice?
Thank you in advance for your help! I've been researching a lot of this, but sometimes it's nice to get personal advice.
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My best advice is get to know your professors. Or more to the point, get them to know you in a positive light. Go speak with them in their offices (and not just when you have a problem). Attend academic events that professors go to but to which students are welcome (guest lectures, special talks that sort of thing). In your later years see if you can do a directed studies course with a prof or an honours thesis or work as an undergraduate assistant. Why? Because when it comes time to apply for graduate schools your grades will get you looked at but it is the letters of reference from professors that will get you in. And the better they know you the more effective a letter they can write for you. Good luck.