<p>I am an undergraduate of biology and am planning to go to graduate school and then to get my PHD. I was decided on going to grad school for marine bioloigy, but I love evolution, more specificaly paleoanthropology. I don’t know how to choose between the two and don’t want to make a mistake that I can’t turn back from. I am currently searching for an internship in both feilds to get a more in depth understanding of each subject.</p>
<p>Good idea. Well, the evolution side of things also fits well into marine biology. </p>
<p>One aspect to consider is your eventual working conditions. Where would you likely end up if you’re a paleoanthropologist? In the African bush or other desert region? Is that sort of field work appealing to you? Could you manage far from a regular urban centre? Travel abroad?</p>
<p>For Marine biology, in particular with an evolutionary focus, where would you be working? Will diving be important? Do you enjoy diving? Could you cope with being off shore for a couple of weeks on a survey?</p>
<p>Thank you. I never thought much about the working environment. I would like to travel for my work and be in the field. That is part of the reason I love biology. I like research and I do not want to end up with a job where all I get to do is write papers and teach. I realize that that will most likely be a large part of my job, but I do not want it to be all I do. I do not know if paleoanthropology has much field work. I do plan on getting married and having a family, so I would like a job that has the option of being stationary for at least most of the year. If anyone has any information on this I would greatly appreciate having it shared.</p>