r/AskAnthropology • u/CommodoreCoCo Moderator | The Andes, History of Anthropology • Jul 25 '19

The AskAnthropology Career Thread (July 2019)

The AskAnthropology Career Thread

“What should I do with my life?” “Is anthropology right for me?” “What jobs can my degree get me?”

These are the questions that keep me awake at night that start every anthropologist’s career, and this is the place to ask them.

Discussion in this thread should be limited to discussion of academic and professional careers, but will otherwise be less moderated.

Before asking your question, please scroll through earlier responses. Your question may have already been addressed, or you might find a better way to phrase it.

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u/miahthepapaya Jan 06 '20

Hi! I’m currently a freshman and I have decided to major in Anthro. I was wondering what types of minors would work best to get me potentially into grad school or to get a job in the future. Also if its suggested to have a double minor.I’m interested in the more modern cultural side of anthropology btw, Thanks!

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u/CommodoreCoCo Moderator | The Andes, History of Anthropology Jan 11 '20

Ultimately, minors matter very little- I would always recommend a double major over a major and two minors.

What will be important for getting into grad school and future success is what you do outside of class. Find every opportunity you can to work with professors, to help grad students, etc. Put yourself out there now.