https://padlet.com/bcordero241/cpm367p3t82l3d5c en-us 2023-10-02 12:14:52 UTC 2023-10-02 19:28:54 UTC hello@padlet.com bcordero241 https://padlet.com/bcordero241/cpm367p3t82l3d5c/wish/2728464288 Cultural Anthropology is a field within the study of Social Sciences and it focuses on the numerous cultural differences that exists within societies.  This field in particular requires a lot of fieldwork, meaning there is a lot of travel involved to see the culture that is being studied first hand.  This time frame of studying in another country can vary. Studies may include conducting interviews or engaging in the culture yourself.   These studies are then taken and analyzed and often published to the public.]]> 2023-10-02 12:23:30 UTC https://padlet.com/bcordero241/cpm367p3t82l3d5c/wish/2728464288 bcordero241 https://padlet.com/bcordero241/cpm367p3t82l3d5c/wish/2728475906 The working conditions of a Cultural Anthropologists can vary greatly depending on what one's sub-study is.  They can work in government associations, labs, their own offices (most common), consulting firms, research organizations and many other places.  Although hours are very flexible, they most frequently add up to over 40 hours a week. However, these hours can be very irregular if engaging in a field study. This may require working on weekends and hours that may be considered excessive.]]> 2023-10-02 12:31:00 UTC https://padlet.com/bcordero241/cpm367p3t82l3d5c/wish/2728475906 bcordero241 https://padlet.com/bcordero241/cpm367p3t82l3d5c/wish/2728535055 In the state of Pennsylvania, the average salary of a Cultural Anthropologist is about $66,000, however this salary can range between $53,000 and $101,000 based on the city one lives in, their experience, and their education.  Whether paid on an hourly wage or yearly salary depends on the organization itself.  Benefits include paid travel and helping humanity become more peaceful as a whole through cultural awareness.]]> 2023-10-02 13:07:12 UTC https://padlet.com/bcordero241/cpm367p3t82l3d5c/wish/2728535055 bcordero241 https://padlet.com/bcordero241/cpm367p3t82l3d5c/wish/2728735563 This field of work requires a master's degree or higher. It is important to consider that the amount of qualification/education one has can determine their success in said field. One that studies in this field should be an open minded individual who is self-reflective, independent, and curious. Extra-curriculars dedicated to equity, diversity, or cultural activism would help one interested in this field]]> 2023-10-02 14:54:16 UTC https://padlet.com/bcordero241/cpm367p3t82l3d5c/wish/2728735563 bcordero241 https://padlet.com/bcordero241/cpm367p3t82l3d5c/wish/2729158036 The majority of available positions as Cultural Anthropologists are in school universities such as Northampton and Carnegie Mellon. These jobs are most likely to be found within the bigger cities of PA such as Philly, Pittsburgh, Reading, etc. Some states that pay well and are in demand for Anthropologists are Hawaii, California, Nebraska, Idaho, and Washington.]]> 2023-10-02 19:16:41 UTC https://padlet.com/bcordero241/cpm367p3t82l3d5c/wish/2729158036 bcordero241 https://padlet.com/bcordero241/cpm367p3t82l3d5c/wish/2729168932 The best universities in Pennsylvania for studying Anthropologists include...

1. University of Pennsylvania
2. University of Pittsburgh
3. Bucknell University
4. Haverford College
5. Temple University]]> 2023-10-02 19:23:07 UTC https://padlet.com/bcordero241/cpm367p3t82l3d5c/wish/2729168932 bcordero241 https://padlet.com/bcordero241/cpm367p3t82l3d5c/wish/2729179242 Benefit: There is a lot of flexibility and sub-categories to the study of Anthropology
Benefit: Travel the world and change the lives of those struggling
Disadvantage: Highly competitive and requires an extensive amount of education]]> 2023-10-02 19:28:54 UTC https://padlet.com/bcordero241/cpm367p3t82l3d5c/wish/2729179242