Richard Rothstein - Teachers Make a Difference

The speaker shares their experience of being captivated by anthropology and deciding to pursue it as a career. However, a professor advised them to first gain a broad education in history and literature to become a well-rounded student. Although the speaker never returned to major in anthropology, they consider the advice to be the best they ever received.

What initially captivated the speaker about anthropology?

• The potential for high earnings

• The study of ancient artifacts

• The opportunity to travel

• Both physical and cultural aspects

What did the professor suggest the speaker should focus on before majoring in anthropology?

• Technology and engineering

• Art and music

• History and literature

• Mathematics and science

According to the professor, what is necessary to become an anthropologist?

• Fluency in multiple languages

• A strong background in science

• A well-rounded education

• Experience in fieldwork

What did the speaker ultimately decide about their career path?

• They returned to the professor

• They pursued a different career

• They studied only literature

• They became an anthropologist

What was the speaker's view on the advice they received?

• It was irrelevant

• It was too late to follow

• It was the best advice they ever received

• It was confusing