Anthropologists

Anthropology may be explored in a number of ways. For example, Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops participate in camping expeditions for exploration purposes. Local amateur anthropological societies may have weekly or monthly meetings and guest speakers, study developments in the field, and engage in exploration on the local level. You may begin to learn about other cultures on your own by attending local cultural festivals, music and dance performances, and cultural celebrations and religious ceremonies that are open to the public.

Trips to museums also will introduce you to the world of anthropology. Both high school and college students may work in museums on a part-time basis during the school year or during summer vacations. The organization Earthwatch offers student expedition opportunities to a range of locations such as Belize, Costa Rica, Tuscany, and Andorra, as well as domestic expeditions in such places as Acadia National Park, Maine, and Sarasota, Florida. For descriptions of programs and recent projects, see https://www.earthwatch.org.