<p>I am thinking about majoring in Anthropology. I'm aware that its a liberal studies major and probably doesn't immediately lead to any lucrative careers, but with graduate work included, what can I do with it?</p>
<p>I have these visions of travelling the world, exploring different cultures, participating in excavations, publishing all my findings in scholarly journals and having tons of adventures. I know life isn't an Indiana Jones movie, but being able to travel and explore the world is something I really want to do. Eventually I want to settle down and become a professor or teacher, while still being able to do research.</p>
<p>Realistically, what do Anthropologists actually do? Should I double major in anthropology and another field to widen my career options? I was thinking about adding a Biology, Psychology, Political Science, or even Film major to it. With film I could make documentaries, with biology I can travel abroad and work as a medical or drug researcher in different underdeveloped countries, you get my drift. So is any of this even possible? Give me advice!</p>
<p>Ask not what Anthropology can do for you, but what you can do for Anthropology.</p>
<p>But seriously, which branch? Do you want to work as a professional anthropologist? Off the top of my head, you can be an ethnographer, ethnologist, ethnoarchaeologist, archaeologist, paleoclimatologist, osteologist, primatologist, evolutionary biologist, conservationist, paleontologist, economist, political scientist, historian, librarian, negotiator, businessman, ‘gender scientist’, anatomist, geneticist, doctor and all its derivations. </p>
<p>Depending on your school, you may be elligible for a bachelor’s of science of Anthropology, which wouldn’t be that much different than a B.S. in Biology.</p>
<p>That is not what anthro majors do. I’m getting my bs is anthro right now and it is much different than bio lol. Anthro majors can do a LOT but please get thoughts of Indiana Jones out of your heard. Most of our time is spent researching, writing, and asking for grants if you’re a field worker. Most anthropologists are not field workers.</p>
<p>I’ll write more later, but you need to take a few real anthro classes to find out what it’s like.</p>
<p>I know a lot of people who graduated in anthropology last near. Of them: one is working at the Smithsonian museum of natural history, one is doing something in the Army (it has something to do with medicine and medical anthropology in Iraq but I can’t say with any kind of certainty what she’s doing), two are in anthropology grad school, one is working with children doing ICWA work, one is in Teach for America, one is working for Microsoft doing something in public relations, two are in law school, and one is in medical school. Those are all I can remember right now. </p>
<p>There aren’t a whole lot of limits to where you can go with an anthropology degree. It is incredibly versatile and flexible to yours and your future employer’s needs.</p>
<p>I’m getting a degree in Anthropology, and most of my classes are crosslisted with Biology classes. Seriously? I have to take Human Anatomy, Osteology, Genetics, Evolutionary Biology, Human Health and Disease, etc…</p>
<p>^ Perhaps it varies by school. We are simply required to take science classes, not necessarily bio classes. My point was that not all programs (even BS programs) focus on biological or biocultural anthropology. Should have made that more explicit, my apologies!! :)</p>
<p>Is it a good pre-Law major? I’m thinking about possibly working with organizations that deal with human rights. The main thing is that I want to work abroad. I want to help in developing countries. Money isn’t a big issue for me, but I’m obviously realistic enough to realize I need some type of income. </p>
<p>I’m thinking anthropology and economics might go well together too. I guess my main question though is, is it easy to find jobs abroad like I’m thinking? And does an anthropology major prepare me for that? </p>
<p>After my undergrad years, I plan on doing the Peace Corps before grad school. That way I can at least get some experience and do something I love before jumping right back into school. But aside from volunteering, where can I find real paying jobs like that?</p>
<p>Everything but biological anthropology is a good pre-law major. Cultural anthropology is very good for pre-law. </p>
<p>It’s hard to find any kind of paying job that’s going to let you work in developing nations unless you spend your whole life in the Peace Corps or related organizations. I suppose you could go work for the UN or some other international rights law firms/organizations, but you have to be very good to get into that work. </p>
<p>Realistically, you’re probably going to get into some kind of government work if those are your desired goals. You might want to look into international relations.</p>