I'm starting to seriously consider going to grad school (Masters) for anthropology and/or museum studies.
For background, my second major and degree from undergrad was in anthropology. But since it was my second major and not my main passion at the time, I didn't do anything outside of class with it like I did with my first one.
I've already looked at different schools and programs that fit what I'm looking for. The issue I'm running into is that all the application want LoRs and some have the requirement that it comes from a person in the same field or related fields. I graduated in 2023 and don't know if any of my anthropology professors remember me. Would it be weird to reach out to them three years later? I know the worst they can say is they don't remember me and can't write me a letter. I have people from my first major/degree that could write me letters along with my current employers.
What else should I do in terms of LoRs or to boost my application altogether? I want to look into volunteer opportunities related to my studies, but I work an 8-5 already and my area doesn't have a lot related to my field (on top of competing for these opportunities with current students from three institutions).
Any advice would be appreciated!