Students learn about distant places with exotic names.
They also learn about their own culture and develop an appreciation for the many ways in which humankind have adapted to their environments. As our world becomes smaller due to modern systems of transportation and the rapid transfer of information, it becomes vital that we know about other nations and their cultural systems. Even in the United States we are becoming more aware of the diverse cultures which constitute this nation. No matter what occupation you pursue you can expect to come into contact with individuals from different cultural backgrounds. Anthropology can help us better understand the many expressions of human behavior.