MICHAEL FONG: Here's a mystery.
Figure it out using clues.
That's what we do.
My name is Michael Fong.
I'm a Professor of Anthropology here at Chaffey College.
Most simply put, anthropology is the study of humans,
the hows and whys of the world.
MELITA KYRITSI-LOPER: I'm Melita Kyritsi-Loper,
and I'm studying anthropology.
The anthropology faculty here at Chaffey College are amazing.
They're very inspiring.
MICHAEL FONG: My favorite thing about teaching
would be when you can see the proverbial light
bulb going off in the students.
That's really rewarding.
MELITA KYRITSI-LOPER: The first anthro course
I actually ever took here was Intro to Archeology.
Working on a research project for that class
actually inspired me to switch my major to anthropology.
MICHAEL FONG: Going to Chaffey College
is a good way to explore lots of different topics
where it doesn't cost so much compared
to going to a University.
So, here, the student has an opportunity
to be in a much smaller class, have a lot more direct contact
with the professor.
MELITA KYRITSI-LOPER: The individualized attention
that I've been able to get at Chaffey College
has really helped me succeed and also put me in a great position
to succeed in the future.
I've already committed to UC Riverside
to complete my bachelor's in anthropology.
To anyone out there who's thinking
about majoring in anthropology, I
would say definitely go for it.
It's a very rewarding field.
MICHAEL FONG: If you are interested in people,
if you're interested in the world, if you're
interested in how things work, and what
is the function of people in that equation,
I would say anthropology would be a good experience for you.
MELITA KYRITSI-LOPER: Anthropology can take you
wherever you want to go.
You can choose to travel the world.
You can come into contact with any other culture.
You can forge meaningful connections with people
that you would usually never otherwise meet.
And you can really start delving into what makes us, us.
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