mid-college change of plans

[theyellowhobbit]

So I was thinking that being an English [or Englilish] teacher in Israel isn't necessarily what I want to do, escpecially because it's so hard to get a job in Israel, and it might require more time in America to get certification and stuff. This came out in a talk with Rabbi Alpert this afternoon. We came up with the idea that mayeb I would like accounting, since I'm very good with numbers, and its transferrable to Israel.

Then I went down a flight of stairs and encountered Rabbi Seif, ran this by him, and he said I should do what I loved. I told him I haven't found something I've loved since I decided not to become a Reform Rabbi, and if I were a guy I'd still be on the path to be a Rabbi, but since I'm not a guy, that's not possible.

Then on my way out, I was thinking a bit. I like history, and cultures, and he museums in Israel. What if I majored in Anthropology and became an Archaeologist? There are tons of digs in Israel, and I could for sure get a PHD at Hebrew U, and this is something I would love to do research in, and I might be able to still hold onto my Jewish studies major. I could double major, which would require an extra summer, and possibly another semester if I want to keep to my 4 classes per semester. But I think it would be worth it. And that summer could in theory be spent on a dig or something like that, which would be way more fun than staying in Philly. And this idea excites me. It clicked. Things haven't clicked for a while now.

And I could also be a college professor in Anthropology. I could be Janet Monge!!!

I switched out of Children's lit [which would have been annoying anyways with the high holidays] and into Introduction to Cultural Anthropology. And hopefully Professor Monge will reply to my e-mail. I love her. I miss those malaria stories. And the class was an easy A. [Ok it required some studying, but no more than the afternoon and night before each test and the morning of.]

Think this is a good idea?

Comments

[archgirl06.livejournal.com]

I think it's kind of sad that the one thing that you've really wanted to be is something that you can't do now with Orthodoxy. Ya know, that was my big thing stopping me from being frum, you're stronger than I am.

Whatever you choose, I'm sure you'll find something you do well and that you will enjoy. =)

[jtersesk.livejournal.com]

I think it sounds like a fantastic idea! I love Monge, too. Hee. I wish I had realized I didn't like my major soon enough and switched into Ling or Anthro.

Kol Hakavod!

[kressel.livejournal.com]

I think there's a lot to be said for doing what you love, but it might not hurt to take a few accounting courses, too, as a sort of safety net.

I think batshua is an anthropology major. She might be a good person to talk to about it.

[sen-ichi-rei.livejournal.com]

the problem is that if i want to double major in anthropology, that will pretty much take up the rest of my courseload. I don't have room enough as it is, so I can't really add accounting classes to the list.

As it is, I might have to have some semesters of 5 classes, which scares me a little.

[kressel.livejournal.com]

You should definitely NOT overload yourself. College work is hard enough.

[sen-ichi-rei.livejournal.com]

the thing is that last semester i was "overloaded" with only 3 classes. No matter what I'll be stressed, so i might as well be stressed and getting 5 credits, if that makes any sense at all.

And I might be able to handle it this semester.

[batshua]

OMGOMGOMG Janet Monge!

So jealous. I never got to take one of her classes because she moved to Penn while I was on leave.

You'd better tell me good stories. Also, one of my profs did digs in Israel, I think.

[sen-ichi-rei.livejournal.com]

You should totally sit in on one of her classes here. Anth 003 is a big lecture, so I doubt she'd notice.

If I got her as my advisor I think that would rock.

[batshua]

Only if I can get it to fit into my schedule. Are you planning on taking that class? If so, perhaps you could help me coordinate a day on which I could come into Philly and sit in, provided, of course, that you help me navigate Penn's campus, which intimidates the hell out of me because it's massive.

[sen-ichi-rei.livejournal.com]

sadly, i'm not taking it, because i've already taken it, and i think it's the only class she's teaching this semester.

i'm about to hop on im and ask you 2 more questions

[tobeginagain.livejournal.com]

yay. I double majored ish in Jewish Studies and Anthropology. Go us.

[sen-ichi-rei.livejournal.com]

yes. go us.

would it make more sense for me to be a minor since i only have 2 years left?