How do I figure out what to study in order to do what I want to do?

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I want to go into some form of biological anthropology/paleoepidemiology/paleogenetics but I have no idea what to study for undergrad other than double majoring anthropology and biology. How do I find professors in my field of interest who aren’t basically Svante Paabo? Do I need to take biochemistry in college? Do I need to take AP calc (i hate math, especially algebra, with a passion) or chem next year (my senior year of HS)? I also don’t know what I’ll do after undergrad, but I imagine my future professors/advisor would help with finding a good grad program

I do realize that my plans will almost definitely change, but honestly I think I’d be happy doing pretty much anything in academia

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