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created by [deleted] on 27/01/2025 at 18:01 UTC
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Comment by HelloFerret at 27/01/2025 at 18:44 UTC
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Have you joined any of the professional organizations for the fields you're interested in? They will have member benefits like access to their journals, mailing groups, etc. Keep in mind that these organizations are structured around academic/professional career-level endeavors and that while avocational participation may be allowed (or encouraged!), some professionals may not take you seriously without an academic affiliation.
My other thought is to get involved in the field on a volunteer basis, so far as you're able. Whether that's at a museum, historical society, field or lab work would be determined by your interest and their need.
Good luck, I hope your passion takes you to interesting places!
Comment by the_gubna at 28/01/2025 at 01:40 UTC
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I mean, the reason we so often advise people not to get an MA is because there's a pervasive but unfounded belief that getting an MA will allow people to get a job "as an anthropologist". With the exception of archaeologists working in cultural resources management, this is rarely the case.
That said, if you are interested in pursuing an MA simply because you want to learn, I see no reason to tell you not to. When you say:
There's been a few posts from users who are pursuing studies purely for personal enrichment, and have been cautioned that an MA won't suit them well.
Are there examples you're thinking of?
Comment by [deleted] at 28/01/2025 at 13:52 UTC
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