Living the Life You’re Meant for

Money is always an issue, but do not predicate your life around either obtaining it or letting your life fall to pieces because of it. If you are younger and your parents want you to desperately get a liberal arts B.A. or B.S. degree, try to gently remind them that as long as you have a degree itself, that should be all they ask of you. The rest is up to you.

If they absolutely refuse to fund the degree you are asking, do not abandon this dream, and do not delay your first two years of college. The first two years are primarily cores. Tell them that you will declare after you take your cores. Work summers, apply for work study which pays for your tuition and also gives you some pocket money. Do what it takes to fund your dream, but do not simply say “This is for other people. I’m supposed to make money.” Also, ignore the comments. You will likely be sensitive at this time to people thinking that you are being idealistic. Do not listen. There is always a way if you are willing to find it. Some people work for money, for security, so that they can live their dreams part-time. Sometimes, though, that isn’t enough. Decide.

Becoming a Humanitarian

While in school, or even after, humanitarian work is the key to applying what you have learned. Especially for any Anthropology majors out there, volunteering abroad will supplement your degree wonderfully. Community service is one of the most important actions that we can take in this life, reminding us how similar we actually all are, and also how different. Donating to charity, volunteering, or even playing on Free Rice for a little while will help feed the hungry, shelter the homeless and benefit the less fortunate.

Following Your Passion

Life the life you want to live. Have hobbies, look within yourself to find the way that you can best serve others with your passion. Subscribe to magazines and journals in your field, donate to charities, always think through “failures.” Keep going, never stop for any reason. Always keep going.