I just learned today...

[lanejudy]

Our enhanced drivers license that includes Real ID works just fine for that.

Only a handful of states issue an “Enhanced Drivers License” so that is not an option for the vast majority of Americans.

 

[focusondisney]

Only a handful of states issue an “Enhanced Drivers License” so that is not an option for the vast majority of Americans.

But for those with it, they can use it to enter Canada. Thus, not everyone needs a passport.

 

[SirDuff]

Just a thought. If passports go into an international database, then they can't be stolen out of the country. If a lost child was in the system's database (maybe by finger print), it would help reunite them with their family. It's just a thought, I don't know how realistic it would be.

To counter - if they didn’t have a passport, they couldn’t be stolen out of the country because they don’t have the needed ID to leave. So, could argue with that the passport puts them at an increased risk.

And there are no fingerprints with passports, so now you’re talking about a completely different thing. Also, are there that many kids found where they cannot be reunited with family because they cannot figure out who the kid is? Maybe there are, but I can only think of a few stories where people realise as adults that they were abducted and use DNA testing to confirm.

Kids in my family get passports young, but I think your arguments for them are a bit spurious.

 

[SirDuff]

Thanks, I've been teaching in higher ed for 17 years so I guess I really love it. How far along are you in law school? Frankly, you'd only need a PhD in History if you plan to teach college. Only you can figure out which career path is best for you, BUT I will say, teaching college is the greatest job in the world. If you have any questions about the PhD process, send me a DM and I'll tell whatever you'd like to know.

Very true. At least at my university (where I got my PhD - I'm no longer in academia) you were guaranteed funding worth at least your tuition plus some (admittedly very small) living costs. Plus you could could RA/TA/LA (I was in a science based program).

 

[Lord Manhammer]

Very true. At least at my university (where I got my PhD - I'm no longer in academia) you were guaranteed funding worth at least your tuition plus some (admittedly very small) living costs. Plus you could could RA/TA/LA (I was in a science based program).

Yes this was my experience. The only tuition I paid was dissertation credits. My regular tuition up until then was waived and I received very small compensation for the work.

 

[hrhdhd]

Thanks, I've been teaching in higher ed for 17 years so I guess I really love it. How far along are you in law school? Frankly, you'd only need a PhD in History if you plan to teach college. Only you can figure out which career path is best for you, BUT I will say, teaching college is the greatest job in the world. If you have any questions about the PhD process, send me a DM and I'll tell whatever you'd like to know.

Reminder on behalf of those of us toiling at community colleges, where more than 30% of college students begin their studies: you'd need only a Master's degree to teach history.

 

[Lord Manhammer]

Reminder on behalf of those of us toiling at community colleges, where more than 30% of college students begin their studies: you'd need only a Master's degree to teach history.

Ah yes, that is very true. But since the world of the community college and the world of the University can be different, here is an article from the Chronicle of Higher Ed that explains two of the most commonly asked questions about working at a CC: salary and tenure. @Buzz Rules whatever you decide to do at least you will be properly informed.

https://www.chronicle.com/article/c...es,considered “permanent” employees and their

 

[hrhdhd]

Ah yes, that is very true. But since the world of the community college and the world of the University can be different, here is an article from the Chronicle of Higher Ed that explains two of the most commonly asked questions about working at a CC: salary and tenure. @Buzz Rules whatever you decide to do at least you will be properly informed.

https://www.chronicle.com/article/community-college-faq-how-long-before-i-get-tenure#:~:text=That said, most community colleges,considered “permanent” employees and their

I'd love to read that but it's behind a paywall.