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

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

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

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!

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 ....

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

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.

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

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. :)

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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!

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?

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. 😭😭

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.

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

Archaeology gang where u at?

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

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?

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!!

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.

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

Currently studying archaeology so I get that chance to say “that belongs in a museum” at some point in my professional career

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

I want to become an archeologist. I love archeology

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.

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

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!

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

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😁

I just want to become Indiana Jones.

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

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

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.

Beautiful video!!

Fantastic insight!

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!

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

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.

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!!

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.

this is exactly what i want my life to be

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?

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.

Can anyone help me..which books I need, to know how to explore archaeological sites?

Nice information thanks!

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.

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

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!

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!

How many years of university/what degree do you need to be an archeologist?

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!

What do you do with the ooparts?

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 :((

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.

Can i get the A levels through an apprenticeship?

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

i want to be a archeologist but I am really bad at maths what should I do ?

Please can i purchase rights to use some of this footage?

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

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

How long yall away from home for on average?

archaeology me jo bhi historical things milti hai vo research ke baad kaha jaati hai aur fir paise kaise milte hai and aaj ke itne years ke kaam me kya koi aisa experience hua hai ki jaise kahise koi khufiya surang mili hai yaa fir aisa kuch

Hi! I´d like to know the intro melody.

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 🤍

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

I really want to do this when I grow up

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

I just recently finished a Cultural Resources Management (CRM) Archaeology Field Technician school ($5000) and am having a difficult time landing a position. I also have a bachelors in Anthropology. Any suggestions?

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.

Are you sponsoring a student joining you're work over there?

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)

This is my dream job I love it

missed the lab work i guess anyway really impresive video, i've just finished my studies as archaologist this year

I want to became an archaeologist, what type of study to became an archaeologist

Does anyone have any advice on how to persue archaeology as a career for someone aged 28, in full time work with only GCSE grade education? Many thanks

Plz Help Me…🥺🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Can Somebody Tell Me That if I Became An Archaeologist So, Can i Research The Sites By My Own Desire too…? Or The Department i would be Working for will sent Me…, Please Tell Me Somebody…

awesome profession

How do you convince your parents that this is a good idea when they refuse to believe that I'm cut out for something like this?

good schools in the US for archeology programs?

I don’t want to go to school for archeology because I’m already halfway in my school for nursing and I just can’t give it up, but is there any opportunities to just go along with an archeologist group and help them out?

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

Where is the scene when the guy hit the ancient skull with a hammer.

My question is how do you do hygiene?

I currently study Architecture but am looking to move into archaeology as i am bored of the course I have now. I lve in the Philippines where we don't have much options for archaeology. What countries are best suited to study and where would it be easier to apply for a scholarship?

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

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!

I want research on ezypt history as an archaeologist

Sir how to be an archeology?

very interesting!

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

I've always been interested in archaeology mainly because Ancient Egypt and Rome. Do you think this is a good job? What degree do you need? Is the pay any good?

still remain me a question for how to determine a certain material is came from the ancient age ?

I just want to live like Indiana Jones. Any advice?