Want to be an Archaeologist? Short film with help and advice.

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  • čas přidán 20. 08. 2024
  • A short careers film introducing the exciting career of a professional archaeologist. Shot on location with working archaeologists across South Jordan, this video gives lots of useful information and a advice on for school leavers considering studying archaeology at university. This video was shot as part of the INEA Project at Bournemouth University in the UK. It was funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council.

Komentáře • 654

  • @margaretsvosklitsatelnymznacom

    I'm a russian high school student, and to be an archaeologist was my dreamsince my childhood. I read hundreds of books about ancient Egypt, Greece and etc. I was told that it's not possible for me to become one, because in Russia it's a very badly paid job, so I forgot about this idea for a number of years. I didn't study history in school, because I thought I wouldn't need that.
    One day, I was cleaning up my room and I found my favourite book about Egypt from my childhood. I spent the entire evening reading the book later that day.
    I realised, I don't want ANY other job than this.
    Now I'm studying history as hard as I can from the beginning and I hope I'll be successfully passing the exams this May.
    Then, I will have some time in 10th and 11th grades before going to the Uni.
    But as I mentioned earlier, in russia it's a poor paid job (492 dollars per month), so I'm planning to study abroad. I've been studying English language since 4th grade, and it's obvious I'm not perfect at it, so it'll be challenging for me.
    But now I know, I'm NOT going to give up this time. I'm NOT going to give up on my dreams.
    If this is your dream job too - please don't give up. No matter how hard it would be to become one.
    I'll leave it here as a promise to my future self!

    • @allllreut
      @allllreut Před 2 lety +9

      Ооо, я тоже из России и меня невероятно увлекает эта профессия! у тебя все получится

    • @margaretsvosklitsatelnymznacom
      @margaretsvosklitsatelnymznacom Před 2 lety +2

      @@allllreut спасибо огромное!

    • @DMp-xp6mj
      @DMp-xp6mj Před 2 lety +9

      It's a badly paid job everywhere for the education you have, but if you love it by all means go for it

    • @cristog7246
      @cristog7246 Před 2 lety +7

      Don't give up. I always wanted to be a archeologis. I'm a bricklayer but I don't enjoy it.

    • @altosh7
      @altosh7 Před 2 lety +9

      I'm 25.I will start this year in university to study History and Archaeology :)

  • @kylaricher2736
    @kylaricher2736 Před 4 lety +445

    After years of wanting to be an Archaeologist I have been accepted into a bachlors of science in Archeology program!!!

  • @sashankakumarnath7809
    @sashankakumarnath7809 Před 8 lety +627

    As a post graduate student of Archaeology I have realized that to become an archaeologist you should must have some knowledge on history,anthropology,geography,geology,paleontology,mapping,surveying,art and drawing skills,biological sciences,environmental science,mathematics or quantitative techniques and today GIS and Remote sensing technology and other subjects from earth science can help you to understand the whole process..on the other hand knowledge of physics and chemistry is plus point for you........it is not necessary that you should have all the background of those subjects but you can developed the knowledge yourself.......adventure spirit and curious mind also help you to become and Archaeologist .........Archaeology is very broad subject which covers many aspects from other branches.....if you have a desire to become an archaeologist you can do it......any one can become and Archaeologist if you have dream for it...best of luck and go ahead ....

    • @redranger8252
      @redranger8252 Před 7 lety +14

      hi dude..I want to become an archaeologist..I did degree..now what is the process

    • @sashankakumarnath7809
      @sashankakumarnath7809 Před 7 lety +15

      sai krishna In which subject you had completed your degree ? Its depend on different universities where they require specific qualifications for Archaeology....they require specialization on some certain subjects like anthropology or history to study Archaeology....if your from science background it is great plus point for you.....so if your among anthropology or history background then you are qualified for Master in Archaeology....some other universities provide open categories for Archaeology....You can contact those universities where you want to get your Archaeology degree..Basically after doing graduation you are eligible for Master in Archaeology..But after all you have some basic knowledge all subjects which I had mentioned on my previous post...Go ahead and best of luck...

    • @redranger8252
      @redranger8252 Před 7 lety +2

      +ॐ नमः शिवाय ॐ I did my degree in astrophysics buddy thank u for reply

    • @sashankakumarnath7809
      @sashankakumarnath7809 Před 7 lety +1

      sai krishna my pleasure bro...your always welcome😊

    • @tulip5210
      @tulip5210 Před 7 lety +2

      pulse point? Meaning its a necessity?

  • @mom-dm6xt
    @mom-dm6xt Před 8 lety +883

    Plus if you're elsewhere in the world you can ignore your annoying relatives

  • @mquill3630
    @mquill3630 Před 8 lety +298

    This is my dream job I love to learn about the past human bones and fossils

    • @Lycan23beast
      @Lycan23beast Před 3 lety +9

      Go for it. Let nothing stop you :)

    • @NEY-uu3lx
      @NEY-uu3lx Před 3 lety +3

      are you now an archaeologist

    • @karimaljammal4221
      @karimaljammal4221 Před 3 lety

      You could study about it online. Archeology/history are pretty useless passions.

    • @NEY-uu3lx
      @NEY-uu3lx Před 3 lety +17

      ​@@karimaljammal4221 Archeology and history isn't always useless, its not only entertaining to learn about our past but also important. Also stop being an asshole, you went to a video about things to guide people who want to be an archeologist, so why did you even watch this?

    • @skdurga4453
      @skdurga4453 Před 3 lety

      Mee also... Keep going...

  • @jairustheadventurer3935
    @jairustheadventurer3935 Před 7 lety +174

    I love going to new places, meeting people from different places, and learning about history. I love treasure hunts and seeing actual historical things. Thinking about how people lived, their political systems, ideologies, and technologies is amazing. I even think about how people in the future will remember the US. I think I would like that job.

    • @ziko2348
      @ziko2348 Před 6 lety +1

      So you are archeology???

    • @kaileys6237
      @kaileys6237 Před 4 lety +6

      Same. I’ve been thinking about what career I want to pursue when i’m older. I’ve always really liked history, learning about different cultures, and traveling. I really hope when I’m older i’ll be able to pursue a career in archeology.

    • @Spoontamer4
      @Spoontamer4 Před 4 lety +2

      @@ziko2348 I am archeology!?!?!?!?

  • @Weiine
    @Weiine Před rokem +52

    Honestly nearly cried at this video when they mentioned anyone from any background can do this, everyone discouraged me because of me doing art as my college diploma but I’ve been accepted into my top choice in archaeology at uni. Hoping I get accepted fully cos this is my dream

    • @heetjani7573
      @heetjani7573 Před rokem +6

      bro arts is the best stream you see in science everyone is trying to be an engieneer and doctor so the will probably sit in office doin some random crap same in commerce but if you select arts yo can prove your skill to world

    • @SaturnWhiskey
      @SaturnWhiskey Před rokem +3

      I hope everything works out

    • @Yikkoofficial
      @Yikkoofficial Před rokem

      Please, reconsider other options. I have many degrees in Anthropology and it’s been really hard getting a job. I’m working somewhere retail because of how bad it is. Please, consider another option before committing

  • @CA-qx1mv
    @CA-qx1mv Před 2 lety +36

    For those interested in Archaeology, I have some tips: you need to make sure you're an outdoors/roughing it type of person. I started volunteering/working in high school for the YCC (youth conservation corps), we would build trails with picks and shovels, haul rocks to build rock walls, dig urban gardens, honestly very similar tools and work ethics you use in Archaeology. You work in remote areas generally. I then started mentoring with a Cultural Resource Management (CRM) firm in high school. From there, I got my undergrad in Archaeology and at the same time worked in the same firm's lab while taking classes. You are required to take a field school before getting a secure job in Archaeology, so I did a two week field school in Belize...and then did three other field schools after that. Local field schools are cheaper compared to exotic ones. I decided to go for my Master's in Archaeology, and through that decided I was ready to be an archaeologist for the federal government compared to working in academics/museums (think stereotype Archaeology, what you see in this video), or working in CRM work/private companies, which account for a good 60% of jobs in Archaeology. Fields related to Archaeology include cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, museum studies, and also hard sciences such as geology, geography and ecology. Technology expertise that's used in Archaeology includes GIS/mapping software, photogrammetry, ground penetrating radar, drones, radiocarbon dating, dendrochronology, and a whole lot more. Hope this helps, Feel free to message me if you have any questions. :)

    • @alva4565
      @alva4565 Před 2 lety +7

      Your comment is a godsend, thank you :)
      /A young woman trying to figure out what to make of her future

    • @Piccolo_Re
      @Piccolo_Re Před 2 lety +3

      Could you get into assisting in archeological projects by having a Geography degree then? My school doesn’t have archeology degree and I don’t want to go for a master’s or doctorate needed for archeology, but I like being outside part of the time and inside part of the time.

    • @someshittomakeyouhappy
      @someshittomakeyouhappy Před rokem +1

      Im currently working on getting enrolled in college but I was wondering if you would have any idea on ways to gain more knowledge and experience in the meantime. Thanks and best of luck with your archaeology work 😊

    • @lilgingy75
      @lilgingy75 Před rokem

      @@someshittomakeyouhappy with your age you might be able to find internships which will get you a step in the right path most colleges offer internship opportunities with whichever degree/course you want. it isn't the best info but i hope you take it as it is!

    • @nidhrocks3668
      @nidhrocks3668 Před 2 měsíci

      Can I pursue it taking ba or I have to take science only?

  • @austinhunter5602
    @austinhunter5602 Před 8 lety +250

    Archeology is the job for me I love history and I like working in small groups. Plus if you have a theory on human history you have all the equipment (maybe not money) at your finger prints to prove it wrong or right.

    • @jeffhorton8737
      @jeffhorton8737 Před 8 lety +2

      same

    • @icecreamjoe5245
      @icecreamjoe5245 Před 8 lety

      I'm the complete opposite lol

    • @Blessings.429
      @Blessings.429 Před 7 lety +7

      Austin Hunter go for it, I kept putting it off and now I am an old woman who watches all these guys get the fun...

    • @emiewooo
      @emiewooo Před 7 lety +2

      Austin Hunter I love archaeology and history etc

    • @supremeauthority431
      @supremeauthority431 Před 5 lety

      hey man how to get a job for indian student

  • @henryrogers3203
    @henryrogers3203 Před 7 lety +40

    This convinced me to pursue archaeology when I get back to college. I was torn between history and geo-science, archaeology is perfect :D

  • @bxprince1977
    @bxprince1977 Před 4 lety +81

    I’m 32 and have always struggled in finding my passion. I’ve dove into cosmetology, security, retail, military(which I am so glad I did). But I’ve always found myself fascinated with history and exploring the unknown. Ugh, I wish I was younger so I can start fresh in this field. Who knows where I would have been today.

    • @GreisogramLP
      @GreisogramLP Před 4 lety +35

      It's never too late! If something is calling for you, you should listen!

    • @L20El20
      @L20El20 Před 3 lety +19

      Ur only 32?? Get on it before ur 40

    • @mr16325
      @mr16325 Před 3 lety +3

      What are you doing now? You can still get ib

    • @Hoody321
      @Hoody321 Před 3 lety +15

      I'm about to start study next year at 33
      I've been told the average age at the uni for archeology is like 28
      I've met quite a few archaeologists that started in their 40's
      Never too old mate

    • @Fogiscominn
      @Fogiscominn Před 3 lety +4

      Im almost 10 years younger than you but i can tell you with confidence that you are never too young to start. Passion and ideas are not limited to age, don’t put a limit on yourself !!

  • @SamSinha
    @SamSinha Před 3 lety +14

    This is so inspiring even though I'm not an archaeologist. The storytelling, cinematography, editing - everything is on point.

  • @johnhorner8640
    @johnhorner8640 Před 4 lety +10

    I have been wanting to talk to an archeologist for about 25 years.
    I found something in south Texas yrs ago, and I thought it was exciting.
    While building a road, a cut had been bulldozed through a small hill.
    It was white in color. On close examination I found an 8" layer of limestone complete with millions of normal size snail shells (fossils) imbedded in the rock.
    Directly below this layer was another. This was maybe 6 inches thick and made up of nothing more than millions more snail shells. These were not formed into any rock but what you might call "free standing".
    Had it not been for another 5or 6 " layer of limestone sandwiching these from below, I wouldn't have thought that layer of shells had been there any great amount of time.
    Not exactly like finding a mummy or an Aztec burial chamber but it works for me.

  • @namegoeshere9595
    @namegoeshere9595 Před 6 lety +22

    I really do just love history. It amazes me. In the future, I want to go to get a masters degree in archeology, and get a job as an archeologist.

  • @wrestlehard226america8
    @wrestlehard226america8 Před 3 lety +11

    I wanna be an archaeologist. I don’t care what I have to do. That’s what I wanna do with my life. I love history but I don’t wanna be a teacher. I don’t wanna be stuck behind a desk.

  • @angelwilliams7622
    @angelwilliams7622 Před 8 lety +47

    Was on a dig the last month, we found some amazing pottery fragments here in Africa.

  • @dinodasbunce6224
    @dinodasbunce6224 Před 5 lety +15

    I have a BA in anthropology in the archaeology sub discipline and also was certified in ArcGis. I got to work as an archaeologist for five years, I was very lucky to have that opportunity. The bottom line is unless you intend to get a Phd in anthropology, it is very unlikely that you will be able to make a living at it. I was in my mid 50s and retired and didn't need to worry about making a living. I pursued archaeology just for the fun of it. So my advice is that unless you are independently wealthy, choose another career path.

    • @Yikkoofficial
      @Yikkoofficial Před rokem +1

      EXACTLY. I have a BA and nobody will give me a chance. I studied for over a decade and got experience. It’s not easy and I’m thinking of another career path right now. It’s frustrating

  • @clairerafisura2280
    @clairerafisura2280 Před 7 lety +100

    Archaeology is a very interesting career/passion. You get to learn the past and the cultures and everything. And it fascinates me, because of anime 😭😭 It caught my interest and I think its so cool, I love learning about the past, other cultures and everything but I don't think the 'interest' I have right now will last. But I hope it will because I want to travel the world, not for vacation but for my passion and for discoveries. 😭😭

  • @josefizquierdo6139
    @josefizquierdo6139 Před 3 lety +42

    I didn't choose to become an archeologist, but I've become one, finding Native American artifacts in my own backyard. 🗿

  • @WachAuf
    @WachAuf Před 5 lety +7

    This is a dream of mine. I strive to make being an archeologist a reality in my life.

  • @mellovestodraw
    @mellovestodraw Před 6 lety +6

    Ever since as a kid I loved to go with my school to beaches to find fossil's it fascinated me because it would tell the history of our planet and being archaeologists would actually be a hobby for me as I love to adventure and dig/build.

  • @Evelin405
    @Evelin405 Před 8 lety +225

    as a high school student
    how can a student get prepare for this career? what subject do u need to master and be an expert on?

    • @andresleon5641
      @andresleon5641 Před 8 lety +31

      they normally ask for history tests

    • @andresleon5641
      @andresleon5641 Před 8 lety +25

      and then you normally have field work practices

    • @Evelin405
      @Evelin405 Před 8 lety +8

      thank you ☺

    • @scarletnolan9993
      @scarletnolan9993 Před 7 lety +14

      Evelin Mariel history art geography map and much more

    • @daltonfalls1801
      @daltonfalls1801 Před 6 lety +19

      Hey im also a high school student who is interested in being an archeologist any tips on what classes you think i should take ?

  • @taylor845
    @taylor845 Před 4 lety +7

    Ever since I was in third grade I knew I wanted to do this, guess I gotta give thanks to the Egyptian Lego magazine that featured a mummy! I would rather go to the museum on my birthday instead of other things lol

  • @-gemberkoekje-5547
    @-gemberkoekje-5547 Před 6 lety +7

    This is great, I love, history, culture, countries, biology, geography and traveling

  • @Humantry50billion
    @Humantry50billion Před 2 lety +2

    Ever sense I was 6 I have loved history. But only recently did I realize that I can do something with it. I go to archeology camp this summer and couldn't be happier

  • @AislingL
    @AislingL Před 7 lety +4

    I'm looking to do my first field school coming up this year and watching these videos just gets me so excited and calms my nerves! Great video!

  • @Slam_24
    @Slam_24 Před 5 lety +27

    I’m in my final year of highschool and have mainly studied 20th Century History, a range of English subjects and Media.
    I have now become obsessed with Archaeology and it has always been an interest in the back of my mind since I was a kid.
    I suck at Math and have no experience in geography, biology or ancient history throughout school. But I have always self taught myself ancient history in a way. I also love learning languages. I REALLY need advice because it is now my greatest ambition. Have I doomed myself or do I still have a chance?
    *Little rant- I think it’s silly some people end of studying a certain field throughout school only to graduate with no clue of a dream career. Then when they figure out their ambition the career usually requires experience and grades for that career from school!
    Not everyone can find that little spark so early!

    • @user-et8vm9cc3t
      @user-et8vm9cc3t Před 4 lety

      History, archaeology and languages? You could become an Egyptologist/Assyriologist.

    • @user-et8vm9cc3t
      @user-et8vm9cc3t Před 3 lety

      @Fatihah Alim Egyptology is basically the studies of all thing Ancient Egypt-related: history, language(s) and scripts, literature, archaeology, geography, religion, architecture, art.... from the first people who settled in Egypt until the Arab conquest in 681 A.D.
      Assyriology is the study of the Ancient Near East - Akkadians, Sumerians, Babylonians, Assyrians, Persians, possible also Hittites. But it's more philological, at least in Germany. Still, there is a special branch of archaeology that focuses on the more archaeological part of the Ancient Near East.

    • @user-et8vm9cc3t
      @user-et8vm9cc3t Před 3 lety

      @Fatihah Alim You're welcome. Good luck!

  • @rochellepierce5994
    @rochellepierce5994 Před 13 dny

    I'm early in my journey to become an archaeologist and people always ask me "well is there any money in that?" I want to TOUCH history. I want to find it and figure it out. I want to share and educate others about it. I want to get hands on, I want to discover and tell the stories of our past to the those who will help form our future. Money is nice, but being able to do that, that is something that will make me happy. I've already spent two decades of my life doing things I didn't want to, taking care of others, neglecting to care for myself. Life is short. Do what makes you happy.

  • @dejakeith2291
    @dejakeith2291 Před 7 lety +12

    I'm going to be a college freshman with a major in International Studies and minor in business. When I graduate I plan to join the Peace Corps. As of now I'm trying to find an archaeology/anthropology camp to enroll in but I'm having such a tough time financially. Watching videos like this are definitely keeping me motivated!!

    • @Slam_24
      @Slam_24 Před 5 lety

      Deja Keith meanwhile I’m down in highschool regretting every subject I spent the last 5 years studying. Only to now decide to be an archeologist.

    • @markorollo.
      @markorollo. Před 5 lety +1

      @@Slam_24 believe me, if you're only in high school it's not too late to find the path you want to walk down

    • @Elijah0406
      @Elijah0406 Před 4 lety +1

      @@Slam_24 Do all your classes in high school really matter that much? Im in 8th grade and Archaeology seems to be the topic that I most want to do right now. But theres still a huge possibility that I might change my mind.

  • @prasanthivegesna9093
    @prasanthivegesna9093 Před 5 lety +22

    I want to become an archeologist. I love archeology

  • @eckat5
    @eckat5 Před 8 lety +132

    I love History, learning about human history and cultures, travel, and just exploration in general. I am, unfortunately allergic to the Sun (I'm not kidding. I get sick when I'm in the Sun for an extended period of time). Are there ever any exhibitions in less harsh environments l, such as Europe. Or even harsher artic areas such as Scandinavia, Russia, or Northern Canada? If not are there any similar jobs that may be better suited for me?

    • @austinhunter5602
      @austinhunter5602 Před 8 lety +1

      Same.

    • @digitaltheory4534
      @digitaltheory4534 Před 8 lety +1

      +Emily Centa I'm sure there are plenty of areas/regions that are looking for archaeologists. Anywhere that has been in contact with humans is a suitable candidate for an archaeological team. A little research and you may find what you are looking for!

    • @qwerty7885
      @qwerty7885 Před 6 lety +2

      Scandinavia! Lots of cool Viking treasures

    • @adambier2415
      @adambier2415 Před 5 lety +3

      emily centa there are a lot of underwater sites being discovered these days. Water levels used to be lower. Look up Doggerland for example but there are deeper sites than that. You would be covered by a wetsuit and underwater while not being so close to the equator (depending on which site). And there are vast cave systems that have relics in them as well as the relics of an ancient civilization having built it’s home and other infrastructure into the wall. You would be underground and pretty safe. Also, there is probably a lot pf work you can do in an office such as cleaning up finds, restoring them, figuring out what they were used for and setting up exhibits inside of a museum.

    • @TheHilo623
      @TheHilo623 Před 5 lety

      Also desk jobs

  • @namegoeshere9595
    @namegoeshere9595 Před 6 lety +6

    When I was 9 I saw the pyramids of Egypt, King Tut, *almost* all the castles in England, and I got really interested. I love archeology :D

    • @AlbertM170
      @AlbertM170 Před 6 lety +2

      Name goes here you have no idea how lucky you are.
      I'm 20 years old and I have been obsessed with ancient Egypt for 11 years and I still haven't been there.

    • @SiochainGra
      @SiochainGra Před 5 lety

      Albert Muriithi well save up then mate!

  • @gothiko27
    @gothiko27 Před 6 lety +6

    I'm in the military right now, but I want to do this whenever I get out.

  • @dimitrisstriftompolas9738
    @dimitrisstriftompolas9738 Před 4 lety +11

    Archaeology gang where u at?

  • @grapeykaty
    @grapeykaty Před 5 lety +10

    I’m 16 and my dream job is to be an Archeologist. I told my school about this and they said I shouldn’t be interested in this because I’m too young and I should focus as other jobs. But I’m going to work hard and I’m not going to give up on this dream.

    • @jasonburris9576
      @jasonburris9576 Před 5 lety

      As an Archaeology Student at U. of Oklahoma, I'd suggest that you go to a museum and volunteer, it will give you some aspects on what the Archaeologist does in the lab and ask questions, remember that the only dumb question is the one that is not asked. find out what area interests you (Time Frame:Paleoindian, Archaic, Woodland, Mississippian, Plains Village, Historical) and (Area: Southeast, Northeast, Great Basin, Pacific, Northwest, Arctic) you get the picture, and read peer reviewed articles concerning your area and time of interest. Now here is my advice when you go to college.
      1. Find a University that offers a degree in anthropology (U. of Okla., U. of Fla., U. of Miss., Miss. State, Florida State, U. of Alabama, etc)
      2. Once you've selected and accepted into a school, acquaint yourself with fellow archaeology students and professors
      3. STUDY, STUDY and STUDY lol idk how much I need to emphasize this, but it is important that you do it.
      4. Volunteer to go on digs
      5. Intern in an archaeological lab

    • @MrShelby
      @MrShelby Před 5 lety +1

      Hey bro. I'm from Portugal and i have a degree in Archaeology. Now im finishing my Master degree in archaeology to. I just speak about what i know. In Portugal archaeology salary is low. Ande the oportunity to work in archaeology is veary hard to find a job. Don´t go to Archaeology dude.

    • @Slam_24
      @Slam_24 Před 5 lety +1

      Same. shame I spent my schooling years trying to find my ambition. Goodluck and work hard. I know that I have to work just as hard if I want to make it.

    • @grapeykaty
      @grapeykaty Před 5 lety

      @@Slam_24 Yes, Thank you.

    • @markorollo.
      @markorollo. Před 5 lety

      Teachers teach because they can't do the thing they're teaching. The last people I would take any notice of is teachers.

  • @Enewt856
    @Enewt856 Před 5 lety +6

    I knew I was doing this when i was 9 i was learning about greek mythology and it said things about archaeology. I am and so excited for high school to get to do geology then this!

    • @adannanmezi3672
      @adannanmezi3672 Před 4 lety

      Keep working towards your goals Brie, you can do it!!!

    • @Enewt856
      @Enewt856 Před 4 lety

      @@adannanmezi3672 Omg this was so long ago I can't believe you found this. I regret posting that comment so much, I don't even remember posting it even.😂

    • @adannanmezi3672
      @adannanmezi3672 Před 4 lety

      Itz_ Brie LOL do you still want to be an archaeologist

    • @Enewt856
      @Enewt856 Před 4 lety

      @@adannanmezi3672 Kind of

  • @theastrophile8335
    @theastrophile8335 Před 3 lety +3

    After finding a cool looking rock in school fields, I felt like an archeologist finding something incredible

  • @odetoclear
    @odetoclear Před rokem

    i've wanted to be an archeologist since i was 8, after reading about ötzi the iceman in a donald duck magazine. 10 years later i'm very much struggling with school, since i had to quit temporarily for medical reasons so i've missed a lot. i tried to go to school again recently but quit again pretty soon, i just haven't got everything sorted out yet. _but_ by complete chance i saw my biology teacher, who struck up a conversation with me. she said how she missed me in her class, i told her why i quit etc. i then explained i wanted to be an archeologist and what paths i'd need to take to get there. and she told me that she knew i could do it, that she could see i was definitely smart enough by the way i answered test questions. that after 12 years of teaching she could see what a student could (for sure) achieve. and it just meant so so much to me. people around me, including family, have said to just do something 'easier' and give up on my dream. but her saying that legitimately almost made me tear up. i know i've got a long way to go, but i'm gonna get there!!

  • @riyadoshi6149
    @riyadoshi6149 Před 4 lety +7

    I love history since childhood. I want to become an archaelogist. I'm learning new languages, new cultures at home. I'm trying my best to do everything possible. Its just that I'm confused Coz there are many things.

    • @dominicrozario2165
      @dominicrozario2165 Před 2 lety

      Same here. If u get any success share the story here.

    • @riyadoshi6149
      @riyadoshi6149 Před 2 lety +1

      @@dominicrozario2165 hey, I have currently been studying Ancient indian culture and history in St Xavier's College for Master's degree.

    • @margaretsvosklitsatelnymznacom
      @margaretsvosklitsatelnymznacom Před 2 lety

      @@riyadoshi6149 omg I'm so proud of you. Go for it!

    • @riyadoshi6149
      @riyadoshi6149 Před 2 lety +1

      @@margaretsvosklitsatelnymznacom thank you 😊

  • @mixtlianahuac8543
    @mixtlianahuac8543 Před 8 lety +62

    I really want to visit the ancient Mayan temples in mexico. I know there's a lot that hasn't been discovered there.

    • @tannernewton3612
      @tannernewton3612 Před 8 lety +4

      I was just in Mexico a week ago and I got to see the Mayan temples and it was amazing

    • @mixtlianahuac8543
      @mixtlianahuac8543 Před 8 lety

      +Tanner Newton ever since I was in 7th grade when I first learned about the aztecs I've always wanted to visit the temples in mexico. You're very lucky :)

    • @turbofoams
      @turbofoams Před 5 lety

      I was there, it is amazing. I highly recommend going. if you do though, be prepared, as it is very very hot.

    • @ghostsclipzfunnymoments1448
      @ghostsclipzfunnymoments1448 Před 5 lety

      I really want to visit Egypt and everywhere I want to be the person who finds cleopatra

    • @red88alert
      @red88alert Před 5 lety +2

      I have already been to 15 Mayan archeological sites in Mexico and Guatemala 😁😁😁

  • @devahithasuresh6822
    @devahithasuresh6822 Před 3 lety +4

    Iam a 15 year old girl and to become an archaeologist but iam afraid I have to study alot , but iam sure I've never give up😁

  • @wlogs
    @wlogs Před 3 lety +4

    this is exactly what i want my life to be

  • @luisvalle81
    @luisvalle81 Před 8 lety +310

    Is anyone here cause of people like Indiana jones or Nathan drake no just me ok

    • @emilijalazarevska4292
      @emilijalazarevska4292 Před 8 lety +76

      what about Lara Croft?😂

    • @noras2493
      @noras2493 Před 8 lety +9

      Professor Layton? ._.

    • @Primal_Saiyan
      @Primal_Saiyan Před 7 lety +6

      luis valle indiana jones, jackie Chan ( cartoon series and his archaeology movies) and of course Nathan drake.

    • @Primal_Saiyan
      @Primal_Saiyan Před 7 lety

      luis valle indiana jones, jackie Chan ( cartoon series and his archaeology movies) and of course Nathan drake.

    • @jairustheadventurer3935
      @jairustheadventurer3935 Před 7 lety +2

      luis valle Who is Nathan Drake?

  • @ghostsclipzfunnymoments1448

    Honestly I feel like I was made for this job I love history and love watching history it would be even better going to them in real life it amazes me like Pangea Egypt rome ww2 times from when the first human species were around

  • @worldofwoodrow3192
    @worldofwoodrow3192 Před 6 lety +231

    I just want to become Indiana Jones.

  • @Alakabram
    @Alakabram Před 7 lety +40

    I really want to do this but I don't feel smart enough to be a valuable asset to whichever archaeological company is out there :((

    • @Zoepro1998
      @Zoepro1998 Před 7 lety +1

      iP00WN samr

    • @Brian-vo6ip
      @Brian-vo6ip Před 6 lety +2

      Get a graduate degree. Then it doesn't matter how smart you are. All that matters is the letters behind your name.

    • @Slam_24
      @Slam_24 Před 5 lety +5

      McSwagger same bro. I flunked school and now I badly want this career

    • @sophiadrum4556
      @sophiadrum4556 Před 4 lety +1

      SAME!!!

    • @william6587
      @william6587 Před 4 lety +1

      If you really want it, toughen up and go get it.

  • @rockopaws1610
    @rockopaws1610 Před 4 lety +6

    If anyone here is an archaeologist/ archaeology major, realistically, how hard is it to actually be able to do the ‘fun’ jobs like the one in this video and traveling internationally vs. being stuck at an office or just digging holes forever?

    • @jackiechan9928
      @jackiechan9928 Před rokem +3

      I know I'm 2 years late and I'm not exactly qualified to answer but I'm preparing to do an undergrad archaeology course at uni soon and I've learnt that volunteering is a good place to start! It all depends on what fields you want to go into. The place I'm submitting a volunteering application for offers archives, digital, education and care/conservation. I'd do research on that and then try find volunteering options nearby! I personally think that having volunteering on your CV in a similar field will greatly help! Do a lot of research as well into companies offering work experience as well! The corporate ladder in archaeology goes as follows: a digger (digging around the sites, working in groups etc/basically whats in this video) to a site supervisor and then to a project manager/a managerial role, which will offer the best salary. Its up to you to do research into what these entail! I'd recommend climbing the ladder as high up as possible purely so you can live comfortably, as the beginning salary may be below average where you live :)
      I hope this helps!

  • @samuelbillman7792
    @samuelbillman7792 Před rokem +3

    My biggest question is, how often do you travel to a sight and how often do you get to go home? I am really interested in the major but I am afraid of losing touch with my family.

  • @racciacrack7579
    @racciacrack7579 Před 3 lety

    I want to work for myself and I have a fascination with archeology. This interest started when I first found the show Oak Island. Sure, go on, laugh, because I do too.
    "What will they find this season?" says the History Channel.
    "More dirt and wood." I say.
    Hey, at least it isn't ancient aliens.
    "Did these people make something incredible? Did we underestimate their skills? Did aLiEnS dO iT? You won't believe what the ancient alien theorists said this time!"
    Really though, this work interests me. I get a good amount of freedom and independency, aside from some teammates I work with and the people I might report my work to. Though this line of work grants you mobility.

  • @shinigami_melody
    @shinigami_melody Před 2 lety +1

    I want to be an archaeologist because I'm very interested in the career and, I am still quite young so I have more chances to study for it more.

  • @Dixongrac
    @Dixongrac Před 3 lety +1

    I thought about being an archaeologist when I was 12 at some point but I didn't have much thought about it. I grew out of it somehow.

  • @hanita6
    @hanita6 Před 2 lety +2

    It's my dream to become an archaeologist. I'm currently in my first year of uni, studying an arts degree with a major in Ancient World Studies. My university doesn't offer a bachelor of archaeology, and I'm considering transferring to a different uni where I can specialise in the field. It's a tricky decision, because I would have to move to a different city and therefore leave friends and family behind, but at the same time I want to take my studies seriously and I know my university is not good for the career path I want to go down. It's a good uni in general, but the classics and archaeology department is severely underfunded and essentially derelict. I don't know what to do!

  • @notmyrealname1940
    @notmyrealname1940 Před 5 lety

    even through it's kind of a drag to watch any educational video (all except for, of course, Bill Nye that is) this one grabbed my attention and I enjoyed it.

  • @301.makenna
    @301.makenna Před 2 lety +1

    I wanna be a archaeologist because I love ancient things. Especially Ancient Egypt. And archaeology is cool overall. Like I can discover things from thousands of years ago

  • @Spectrum_Ark
    @Spectrum_Ark Před rokem +1

    I am just small to becone a archaeologist but.I promise the readers who are reading i will become the best archeologist and a treasure hunter. ONE DAY YOU WILL HEAR DREAM discoverd a new civilization.

  • @goosted2577
    @goosted2577 Před 2 lety +2

    Nathan drake inspired me into this type of stuff. Thanks Nate.

    • @ethereal_ocean
      @ethereal_ocean Před 2 lety +1

      Lara croft for me these two are the best gaming duo if you put them together :)

  • @user-jb8gz7lt8x
    @user-jb8gz7lt8x Před 8 měsíci +1

    That is why I married an Archaeologist because the older I get the more my husband will love me.

  • @goosted2577
    @goosted2577 Před 2 lety +4

    I just want to become Nathan Drake

  • @angienoexiste
    @angienoexiste Před 3 lety +6

    im currently in my year prior to university, ive never been very sure on what to study but i have a grear passion for history and understanding our origins. with geology tho, im fine with it, i get great grades with little study so. ive been wondering what carreer i would like to study, and im very curious on arqueology, it seems to suit me very well. wish me luck on this year and hope for the best grades 🤍

    • @adr3anna
      @adr3anna Před 2 lety +1

      I definitely recommend taking anthropology classes to learn about different fields

  • @Elijah0406
    @Elijah0406 Před 4 lety +1

    It seems really fun to do all this and find things from so many years ago just seems so cool. Figuring out the story and how they lived is equally as cool. But Im only in 8th grade so my viewpoint may change. Im guessing if you want to be an Archaeologist you have to like Social Studies, right? Well, for the past few years Social Studies has been so boring, learning about how the United States was founded and stuff like the Civil War and Industrial Revolution. That stuff seems too boring to me for some reason and its not like finding really old stuff. Things like the Otzi Iceman thing seems so cool and fun to think about. And the Roman Empire and The Pyramids of Egypt and stuff, that is all so awesome. I just need to know more about this type of stuff. But I heard you need to work and groups and stuff, and that doesn't really work out for me. But still Im gonna try it anyway. Have no clue what Im gonna do when I get older but hopefully its not boring!

  • @Sharad_Kokas.60
    @Sharad_Kokas.60 Před 3 lety +4

    beautiful film , please permit me to use some portion of this film in my private video i.e in a hindi poetry recital ' puratatvavetta ( archaeologist) with acknowledgement to INEA project videos - sharad kokas India ( post graduate in Ancient Indian History Culture and Archaeology)

  • @Pauldjreadman
    @Pauldjreadman Před 4 lety +2

    I love history. I just wish there was a replacement of the TV series Time Team.

  • @exgnom9121
    @exgnom9121 Před 3 lety

    Yeah. Around 4 months I dig sands in North of Russia and find many cool things. Archeology is best part of my life and I think what everyone who like history must try himself in this!

  • @tseamus8288
    @tseamus8288 Před 6 lety

    Since middle school i love history, arts, ancient discoveries but in Indonesia Archaeology major is rare and have a shaky career. After i've graduate high school i took a Fashion major. I have passion on it too but still my fav subject is History of fashion. I have done a lot presentations about ancinet and past fashion style. My fav is Ancient egyptian, byzantinian and rococo.

  • @cuzcuzz6134
    @cuzcuzz6134 Před 3 lety +1

    I wish I would of realized I want to be an archeologist before middle age with no collegic education

  • @lucymisti
    @lucymisti Před 7 lety +3

    They fail to mention there's not much offered jobwise other than survey, and you have to have money to fly around, etc.

    • @emmajenkins6064
      @emmajenkins6064 Před 5 lety +4

      I've never been without a job and aside from my very first excavation in Zambia I have never personally paid to fly anywhere

  • @martinamiljak5836
    @martinamiljak5836 Před 4 lety +1

    I want to be an archeologist and I want to work in egypt..
    I love Egyptian history,I also love roman and greek history..

  • @heetjani7573
    @heetjani7573 Před rokem +1

    sir i want to be an archeologiest and while watching this video i am feeling something crazy i just cannot sit in my chair i want to be an archeologiest as soon as possiable

  • @tylansparks5769
    @tylansparks5769 Před 6 lety +9

    Do archeologists do cool shit like in Indiana Jones and in The Mummy because thats literally one of three reasons why I want to become an archeologist. The second reason is because I want to dig up old findings. The third is for the culture.

    • @Slam_24
      @Slam_24 Před 5 lety

      Tylan Sparks I would like to think rival companies like to get a bit violent over ancient sights every now and then. :)

    • @peezyorpj
      @peezyorpj Před 5 lety +1

      No....there’s no Nazis or believed to be dead civilizations that’s gonna chase you...
      This proves my point there’s people that want to be an archaeologist because of a fiction and then there’s people that want to be archaeologist because they actually have a passion for history writing geography mapping science and other cultures...

  • @parkc1024
    @parkc1024 Před 4 lety +5

    When im a kid:i wanna be archeologist
    Me rn:end up doing tik tok

  • @jendryjavier2156
    @jendryjavier2156 Před 2 lety +1

    I wanted to be a archeologist since I was 5

  • @psychogenicpain6673
    @psychogenicpain6673 Před 7 lety +6

    I'm doing Anthropology at my local community college, but I'd love to go to Charles University in Prague after and start on Archeology. Is this a good idea? Local US colleges are expensive.

  • @ellecelie9353
    @ellecelie9353 Před 4 lety +1

    Im really want to be archeologist!😭
    Im so interesting when im 10 y.o. in archeologist event.Im now 14 y.o,and start to planning my future to be archeologist,try search best archeolog university,and readings many archeologist book.. hope im can be like them💖😊

  • @saravanakumarpalanisamy9987

    I am 11one day will be a great archeologist

  • @Lunamoon__8
    @Lunamoon__8 Před rokem

    This is definately an option for me when I’m older!

  • @goldensun542
    @goldensun542 Před 3 lety

    I want to be a archeologist with an engineer degree later. I've always loved a challenge and exploring while researching.

  • @benedictw2050
    @benedictw2050 Před 8 lety +2

    i hope ill get in an archeology university and go to the world to see or discover far more relics and yet still be a gardenist slash bag and shoe lover amen

  • @ayyo5971
    @ayyo5971 Před 3 lety

    Unfortunately I'm 31 and to old to get into this field of work 🥺
    I do x-ray inspection on welds but I always wanted to do archeology
    Her x-ray machine doesn't use gamma but rather a x-ray tube. Huge difference then what she was putting it as

    • @nicazhu6131
      @nicazhu6131 Před rokem

      31 is NOT too old! There's anywhere between 50 yo all up to 70yo who study Archeology! I'm 32 and I'll begin my bachelor soon, excuvations are part of it but not all of the subject. Please don't be discourged if it's your dream.

  • @Mr.Spinosaurus
    @Mr.Spinosaurus Před 10 měsíci

    I'm from Uk i will not give up on my dream job as how hard it is and how much i get paid for it idc about the money its my dream job and i follow it until i die.

  • @binsadsiddiqui1270
    @binsadsiddiqui1270 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice information thanks!

  • @angelamadrid50
    @angelamadrid50 Před 2 lety

    My 10 year old wants to become an archeologist. Can anyone give me advice on how I can involve her in activities that taps into archeology? She has this passion for Natives in America & she said “she would like to find their artifacts & give them back to them.” I don’t know if that’s possible, but that’s what her goal is & I admire her for that. Now, I understand why my child since preschool & to this day she enjoys digging & finding things. My mommy brain just realized that right now lol wow!

    • @BornofIron
      @BornofIron Před 2 lety

      Sorry this is a late reply, I'm studying it at my college right now. Some states offer archaeology days where even kids can get involved and learn more about the profession. The events CAN be a little kiddish but it's in good, culturally sensitive fun. Looking at the one California hosted from last year, but it mostly focused on our indigenous populations, so you're probably in luck. They aren't just stuff the state runs either, it's actually more often tied to THE Archaeological Institute of America, so you'll know it's not some bogus means to stimulate anything short than just an educational experience. A really fun thing that my dad wanted to try (but never did) was to simulate an excavation. You can grab a few pieces of flint, cheap arrowheads, or anything other manmade, find a local place (even if it's in your backyard, or off a hiking trail, bury it give it some time, and then take your little one out to simulate the dig. Not everything found will be this amazing instance of discovery, so (for the lack of better verbiage) littering your little site with broken pieces of pottery, things that simualte Olduwan technology, will mimic the trends in the profession. Obviously there's not much on the chemistry aspect or dating, but it gets your kid active, and to think critically (even at an early age) if this is something they are interested in. Obviously don't be bringing a shovel to a national park, but you get the point. Make-do sifters, trowels, brushes, are all cheap to get and with a little creativity you can find an easy means to recreate it. One thing to deeply consider to is, have your kid explore all aspects of Anthropology. Achaeology is actually very broad but is a subdisipline to Anthro. Best of luck and I hope this reaches to you well.

  • @Therover895
    @Therover895 Před 3 lety

    Being a ug student in history , it is my passion and dream profession , I want to excavate indian mysterious history !!

  • @woofwoof1759
    @woofwoof1759 Před 7 lety +5

    OOOOH YES!!! MY DREAM JOB!!

    • @ziko2348
      @ziko2348 Před 6 lety

      SolarNight Star yeah me too

    • @ziko2348
      @ziko2348 Před 6 lety

      I like history but im not good in science,and geography

    • @Brian-vo6ip
      @Brian-vo6ip Před 6 lety

      It's more of a nightmare. Save your money and learn a trade instead.

    • @stanfatou2002
      @stanfatou2002 Před 5 lety

      @@Brian-vo6ip how

    • @davidmorales5718
      @davidmorales5718 Před 3 lety

      @@Brian-vo6ip No, if you're passionate about something no matter what, DO IT.

  • @Yikkoofficial
    @Yikkoofficial Před rokem

    I have a degree in Anthropology but it’s definitely not an easy career to get into. This video romanticizes it, which I understand, but it’s been a real hassle getting a job with this degree & I studied for over a decade 😢 Hoping I can one day put my degree to use…

    • @shinra8947
      @shinra8947 Před 7 měsíci

      What field are you enrolled in?

  • @ironmanfire4944
    @ironmanfire4944 Před 2 lety +1

    hello i want to ask permission to take some clips from this video for my college assignment 🙏🏻

  • @angiesworld8038
    @angiesworld8038 Před 3 lety

    I don't mind past history and such, but I've always been more into Astrology. I started when I was 8yrs old.

  • @aishwaryasharma6198
    @aishwaryasharma6198 Před 3 lety +1

    Hey , guys I am 16 and I am confuse about my future .
    I want to be a archeogist but i am pretty nervous about it .
    Plzzzzzzzzzzzz any Advice 😣😣😣

  • @brittanyhayes1043
    @brittanyhayes1043 Před 2 lety

    I want to do both Paleontology and Archaeology, be a historian on the side, and also draw out my findings. But I cant do math very well which is the down side.

  • @attic777
    @attic777 Před 5 lety +2

    This is my dream job

  • @doesjuminhanisgay2031
    @doesjuminhanisgay2031 Před 3 lety +1

    When youu want to choose this job, but the person who is paying your school fees doesn't support it. 🗿

  • @juminhan6793
    @juminhan6793 Před 6 lety +1

    I would love to do archaeology but my local universities don't offer it. :(

  • @willypearl7432
    @willypearl7432 Před 6 lety +2

    i really want to become archaeologists , but problem is no schools here in the philippines offering that degree .

  • @thesacredgurkha6529
    @thesacredgurkha6529 Před 3 lety +1

    Being a dedicated student of archaeology i have realised that there is no scope of Archaeology in India. There was once a great hope in this field here but now nobody cares. What you find now is only those old archaeologists. If you have a passion for archaeology like i do, you will have to leave India.

  • @Israel-IS-Socialism
    @Israel-IS-Socialism Před rokem

    The biggest corruption as part of archaeological research is Egyptology’s interpretive way of dissecting what they have found
    all the type of rituals that would take place are now being bought back in a way that completely contradicts the betterment of humanity and its principles when those values helped cause the damnation of Egypt itself.
    Cleopatra was a woman who had sex slaves
    I want to become an Archaeologist just to find the understanding and knowledge of history
    And since I don’t plan on having a family
    I’m willing to take on what I must.
    Patience is a must and that also requires a reasonable amount of energy.
    But there are people who have powers that are indeed “the unseen”

  • @100subscribersandnovideos7

    Would you be running away and fighting with neo Nazis and awaking the dead as an archaeologist

  • @cearad4996
    @cearad4996 Před 3 lety

    I really want to do this when I grow up

  • @velenceikatalin1704
    @velenceikatalin1704 Před 2 lety

    im really thinking about changing my studies and switching to archeology (im studying SNE now)

  • @annagustin9208
    @annagustin9208 Před 3 lety

    I’m so interested by this job. I’m only in 6th grade but I still feel like I have to choose what I want to be soon. A vet is my dream job but an archeologist sound really interesting. I go into the woods and I always try to dig things up I’ve found a squirrel head bone a squirrel body bone a raccoon body bone and a rose quartz. Arrow head!

  • @iigirlyflower3611
    @iigirlyflower3611 Před 3 lety

    I want to be an archeologist because I would love to learn about the past because I’m very Interested in that kind of stuff like what kind of species lived millions of years before that I may not learn that but yea I just started learning more about this today as well as I like to dig. It’s may be hard but yea I’ll ty even if I’m a lAzY bum

  • @FlorntBringby
    @FlorntBringby Před 3 lety +1

    Can i get the A levels through an apprenticeship?