<p>I just started college and I am extremely passionate about anthropology, both cultural and physical. I pick up new languages quickly and I made a 105/100 on my Intro to Anthropology exam. I know it's very early to be making decisions (I'm just 17), but I'm very worried about choosing the right course. Half the people I talk to tell me to study what I love and stop caring about finding a great job and making a fair amount of money. The romantic side of me indulges in that notion, but the practical side listens to the other half of the people I talk to. They say that I should picks major that I know I will find a job in, and will be able to make a living with.</p>
<p>My biggest goal is to become a respected and frequently published sociocultural or forensic anthropologist. I know I can do this. I care so much about this field and everything within it: the ethics, the language, fieldworking, interpreting remains and artifacts, breaking down humanity into its mechanics. It's almost an obsession for me, and I don't want to give it up because Forbes says that anthropology is the #1 worst major in the context of our economic state (okay, maybe a little.) I was thinking that double majoring in biology could provide a safety net. I really need advice from anthropology/biology majors who will be honest about job prospects.</p>
<p>I’m majoring in anthropology also(focus on cultural anthropology/archaeology) I may minor in history or biology also. I’ll say do what you love. Many people don’t and end up hating the job they’re in and contemplate quoting everyday so I think there’s regrets there. You and I both may have to go to graduate school as a higher degree and more experience is preferred. If you have no problems going to school after receiving your bachelors. I’d strongly recommend that. Also look into some internship programs and NETWORK!!! With the bachelors you may find something until you decide to get your graduates. A minor or double major is a smart option IMO so that’s great although the course load would be a lot. If you’re set on it and are motivated enough, major in anthropology/biology</p>
<p>If it’s what you’re passionate about, go for it! Just realize that you’ll need to go to grad school if you actually want to work in anthropology, and make sure to network (though that goes for any major).</p>
<p>If you’re concerned about job prospects, definitely consider double majoring in something that’s more marketable. If you decide to do that though, make sure that the second major is also something you’re interested in; don’t take up computer science (using one of my majors as an example) just because of job prospects if you hate working with computers, for instance. So if you’re really interested in biology as well as anthropology, I’d say to go ahead and either double major or major in anthro and minor in bio.</p>