This essay should be 500-750 words and discuss the following:
1) Why studying applied anthropology is an important part of your educational and career goals?
2) How do you see applied anthropology helping you achieve these goals?
Highlight your past experiences in anthropology (or a related field) and how they will guide your future goals. Avoid vague statements about anthropology that don’t tell us much about you and your goals. We want to know that applicants are focused but understand that interests may change once students interact with new faculty
I am a 1.5 generation Vietnamese-America. Growing up in Texas I was always conscious of the cultural differences between my friends and me. I believe the unique experience of having friends who are equally diverse in heritage (two in particular, one Mexican-American and one Arab-American), gives me the upper hand in understanding the need for cross-cultural awareness. However, I was not aware of this privilege at the time. Growing up in Fort Worth, I sometimes felt ashamed of my Vietnamese heritage, and was often hurt by racist slang used by other kids and even adults. For me, this was an ong...
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