reposting because I didn't get many replies to my earlier query . . .

As an undergraduate, do you think I would be better off getting a "real"
(the person giving me this advice typically means non-
museum/library/academic) job or doing some kind of research this summer?  I
have had 2 research assistantships and 3 internships; never a real job
unless you count museum special events, life model, or math tutor.

I'm an anthropology major.  Brief statement of purpose: Visual & museum
anthropology from a historical standpoint, paying attention to the nuances
of power relations, are my primary research interests. However, since
academia was not put on this earth to reproduce itself, I want to apply my
knowledge to studying the relationship between museums and the audience
they serve and how it can be strengthened, preferably by working as a
museum evaluator and/or educator.

I attend the University of South Carolina and will probably be in Columbia,
SC for the summer; right now I am in Washington DC at the Smithsonian and
there is a SMALL chance I can stay in the DC area if I can figure out
something that pays enough for me to pay rent this summer without eating a
huge amount into my savings.

Thanks for any advice,
Kathy

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