Anthropology Alumni and Outcomes

Gwen Michaels '24

Master's in Archaeology, University of Liverpool

An anthropology major and classics and political science double minor, Michaels developed her career path with the support of dedicated faculty and experiential learning opportunities such as studying abroad in Greece. Gettysburg faculty showcased care and understanding as they helped her develop intellectual depth, while attending classes at the Acropolis, taking ferries around the Greek Isles, and exploring European countries outside of Greece provided opportunities to engage with history and culture that ultimately paved the way for a future career in museum studies or academia. “Gettysburg has shaped not just my intellectual interests and pushed me to pursue a graduate degree, but the school has also fostered a commitment to making a change,” Michaels said. “Going forward, I will take what I have learned here to not just advance my studies but to use my knowledge to be a better global citizen.” Michaels will attend the University of Liverpool to pursue a master’s in archaeology with a focus on bioarcheology and human osteoarcheology after graduation.

Careers and Graduate Studies

With a liberal arts education at Gettysburg and a major in anthropology, students are prepared for virtually any career path. Employers embrace the cross-cultural experiences and sensitivity that anthropology majors possess. They also consider students’ solid grounding in anthropological research methods to be a plus.

The many career paths that anthropology majors pursue, besides becoming cultural anthropologists or archaeologists, include medical doctor, social worker, teacher, lawyer, museum director, environmental analyst, college administrator, sales representative, financial analyst and urban planner. Majors have found work in the government and in the non-profit sector. In addition, many anthropology majors spend several years volunteering with Teach for America or the Peace Corps. Others attend graduate school to pursue further academic study in such fields as American Studies, Classics, History and, of course, Anthropology.

• Amy Yarnell, 2004: Ph.D. in Classical Studies, University of Indiana-Bloomington
• Christina Natallelo, 2006, Teach for America in New York City
• Tim Nichol, 2006, Graduate work in Irish Studies at Queens University, Ireland
• Cara Magrogan, 2006: Master's of Social Work, University of Pennsylvania
• Phil Sebasco, 2008, City Year in Philadelphia, then Vermont Law School
• Katie Rogers, 2008, Master's in Anthropology, George Mason University
• Stacy Drackwicz, 2009, law school at New England Law
• Satin Matthews, 2007, Peace Corps service in Benin
• Kaitlin Chiarelli, 2013, MA in Anthropology with a concentration in International Development, George Washington University
• Morgan Rouscher, 2013, MLitt in Celtic and Viking Archeology, University of Glasgow in Scotland.
• Nathan Storey, 2010, Peace Corps in Azerbaijan