Take your anthropology studies international to connect theory with field practice—designing and conducting research on how people live, make meaning, and adapt across cultural and historical contexts. International study immerses you in diverse communities, languages, and ethical frameworks, expanding how you plan fieldwork, collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data, and translate findings for academic and public audiences. You’ll advance in ethnographic methods, linguistic and archaeological approaches, and social theory while tackling projects on topics such as Indigenous sovereignty and tourism, health and development, migration and identity, and heritage and museum collections. Build your portfolio through site-based research, community collaboration, and work with archives and museums—strengthening methodological rigor, cultural humility, and the ability to apply anthropological insight to real-world challenges.
I can confidently say that this experience was invaluable for helping me realize my career goals in ways I could not have imagined. As someone pursuing a career as a museum professional, I knew that London and Paris would have a lot to offer. What I did not expect was the sheer volume and diversity of museums in either city. Of course I looked forward to the British Museum and the Louvre, but exploring lesser known museums allowed me to consider all the different purposes museums serve and how their presentation, content, and visitor engagement can reflect those purposes. My definition of what museums can or should be has dramatically expanded in a way that I am eager to explore.
Beyond the technical skills I developed and the insights I gained, the clarity I found through my internship experience has been invaluable and indescribably impactful.
This internship solidified my belief in the power of journalism to uncover truths from overlooked regions and deepened my desire to become an international correspondent, driven by my conviction that what happens in one part of the world profoundly impacts others.
UCEAP gave me the opportunity to broaden my mind in a way that could only be achieved by living abroad. My time in Germany reinforced my intention of attending graduate school in Germany. I have a good understanding of Germany culture, language, and the education system. Additionally, I have gained new perspectives from being amongst locals in Berlin and international students in my program. I will bring these new understandings back to my home university and apply them in my classes.
