Advice on studying history

by Snowchill

Hello all! I recently decided I want to study history, and I have some questions.

  1. I'm mostly interested in ancient history, say from Greece's Geometrical era up to the fall of Rome. I already know Ancient Greek, what other languages should I learn?
  2. I live in Greece, do you think I should study here or abroad?
  3. I am currently 17, is there anything, like events and activities I can get involved with to learn some more about history and strengthen my resume? Thanks a lot for any help!
LegalAction

My training, in addition to Greek and Latin, required at least dictionary level familiarity with French, German, and Italian. I would stress the German - it's the most foreign to me, but actually kinda fun. I wish I had more time to spend on it.

Definitely study abroad if you can. You can improve your languages and travelling is always worth while - you meet interesting people and learn interesting thing. If you're thinking about the whole of antiquity, you might want to go to Rome, or look into Roman Britain, or visit Istanbul.

I haven't been to Greece for more than a decade. I have no clue what kinds of events etc. are going on now.