Essay On Why I Chose Anthropology

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to take a boat ride down the Nile River, or hiking through Denali National Park in Alaska? I have dreamed of traveling around the world and experiencing different cultures since I was a little girl. Although I’ve always had these dreams, I’ve also always wanted to help people and by achieving a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, a degree in travels, or a nursing degree I will be able to take these trips around the globe, experience different cultures and help those around the world who might need it. I first learned about other cultures and places around the world in detail in my ninth grade world geography class. We discussed the different places and where they were, what their climates were like …show more content…
Greece isn’t cheap to visit and there’s a lot to do. If I had the option I would love to have the opportunity to live in Greece for at least a year and fully embrace the culture. Although Greek mythology doesn’t follow my religious views I am extremely interested in learning about the customs that they use to follow and learn more about the stories that I grew up hearing before going to bed every night. This is where I believe a degree in anthropology would come in handy. I would go in with some knowledge of the people and their back-stories and be able to work alongside other anthropologists learning and discovering more about the …show more content…
There are several different paths I could take to achieve them, and it’s up to me to figure out which path is best for myself and the people around me, although any way I see it, a college education is vital to my success and ability to help those not only in America but all across the globe. My long term goal is to visit ten different countries by the time I turn 50, and even though I know traveling takes a lot of time and money, I hope to someday also have a family that enjoys traveling and experiencing different cultures as much as I