can i call myself a historian without going to college? i like

>>34975112
You can call yourself whatever the Hell you want so long as there isn't technically a bar for entry. Should you is another question. "History buff" is probably a less embarrassing term unless you work in some historical capacity.

For example, if a local museum for a town had a "historian" who worked there, I wouldn't think twice, despite the fact that they're likely an unpaid volunteer. However, if some random guy in line at the grocery store declared himself a "historian" but worked as a bank teller, I'd probably look at him funny.

>>34975112
>can i call myself a historian without going to college?

it's not a protected term, you could do it
but people would think you are autistic

>>34975112
only if you know enough history just in case somebody calls you out on it

>>34975112
You're just a fag with below average iq who reads about history. Since you probably only associate with other people who are stupid you can call yourself whatever you want.

If you can specialize in a subject area in history and can carry a passionate conversation to entertain someone in the subject, then you can call yourself a historian. If you are just someone who has a liking for that sort of thing, history buff is more apt.

>>34975112
I want to be that girl so bad