Why I Want To Become An Anthropologist

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When I was young, I went through all the career choices kids usually have: doctor, princess, etc. It wasn’t until about eight grade that my career choices became practical. I have switched between a number of different jobs since. Sometimes, I would only want a job for a couple of weeks then I would switch. Sometimes I would come back to the same job after eight months of wanting a new one. As of now, there are two jobs I think would be a good career choice for myself: biology teacher and enthobotanist.
Since about eight grade, I have flip flopped jobs that are mostly in the social science sphere. At first, I wanted to be an anthropologist/archeologist. Both of my parents went to school of anthropology, but neither do something in that field.
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This job is very safe and I think it would be fun. I want to be one of those teachers that has so much information about subjects, yet is super cool and relaxed. I want to be one of those teachers that make kids actually enjoy class everyday. When I go to college, I think I am going to take a lot of anthropology and biology class and see which I like more. I might even double major, then get my masters in education. My mother is a teacher and I have always believed it is in my blood.
The characteristic that draw me to becoming a biology teacher is that there are many job openings in this field. There is a 6% growth rate projection for biology teachers (Science Teacher Career). If I can not find a job in this field then I will try to find something in the field of biology. If all else fails, then I could live off a severs wage in a really nice restaurant. Servers are always in demand and I personally know servers who can make $30,000 a year in nice restaurants in busy areas.
In fifteen years, I hope to be a great biology teacher that inspires kids. Although, I do not know what life has in store for me. I could have a career that I have not even heard of or I could become a museum curator. Who knows maybe I will actually become a

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