Looking around the room, bright lights shine off the glass cases and the silhouette of guitars outline the background as a variety of guitars lay against each other.

Olivia Havens, 21, anthropology major, is an assistant in the making of the new guitar exhibit.

Assistant to anthropology professor Blair Gibson for about a year, Havens is enjoying every aspect as she helps organize exhibits.

“I’ve always been interested in culture, specifically what isn’t American culture,” Havens said. “When I got to EC, I found out that it was called anthropology and it turned out great because I was able to finally study what I have been interested in for so long.”

Although Havens knewshe wanted to pursue a degree in anthropology early on, she realized it was a career that many people didn’t quite understand.

“What I’ve noticed when I tell people what I’m studying, is that they don’t know what it is, I have to explain it to them,” Havens said.

Havens hopes to utilize her skills to obtain a career she has been waiting for.

“I’m hoping to work in archeology or in a museum because I enjoy learning  about the past, I like to discover new things and discover different aspects of culture,” Havens said. “ I like to research and help put the museum exhibits together.

Those who work close with  Havens describe her as a dedicated individual in everything she does.

“Havens is a hard worker and the anthropology museum wouldn’t have been up if it wasn’t for her and another assistant,” Gibson said.  Brittany Holston, 23, psychology major, and assistant to Gibson, said she enjoys working with Havens.

“Havens is great; she is pleasant, polite and I enjoy working with her,” Holston said.

Although Havens said she enjoys working in the campus museum, she likes when students learn about what anthropology is through the exhibit she puts together. She

“We are so used to the American culture that most people don’t stop to think that there are other things out there besides what we are used to,” Havens said. “It is very rewarding to see when students go in there and see all of the hard work you put into the museum.”