by John Shorter | Aug 8, 2023 | Research Blog
I think I would start out by talking about how through this program I was able to make many solid connections as well as learn how to work with people even when there is a severe language barrier. On top of that I believe that the discussion around how the work on the...
by Saige Pierson | Aug 8, 2023 | Research Blog
If I were asked about this excavation in an interview I would respond with the following key points; it allowed me to build some experience with Bioarchaeology (my dream career), it taught me patience, it helped me expand on my excavation techniques and skill, I...
by Julia Steidl | Aug 8, 2023 | Research Blog
Reflecting upon the past month, I believe that I’ve gained and showcased many “marketable skills”, including adaptability, perseverance, and teamwork. Living in another country with a completely different climate and working as an archaeologist for a...
by Riley Ledman | Aug 8, 2023 | Research Blog
– What I would tell an interviewer is this: “Well you know, we did a whole lotta work. It helped me gain and improve my social, mental, and physical skills. I worked in both large and small groups both as a leader and follower. I did hard labor for hours...
by Julia Moss | Aug 8, 2023 | Research Blog
If I were asked about my time in Turkey during a job interview, I think that there are a few main points that I would try to get across about my time here. I would respond with excitement about the opportunity to expand upon the bullet points on paper, but I...
by Nick Braun | Aug 8, 2023 | Research Blog
Completing my archaeological field school in Turkey has been an amazing experience and helped to shine a light on where my interests might lie for a career. I learned how unglamorous the work can be, which I consider a positive. You won’t be working in perfect...
by Kaylyn Scourbys | Aug 8, 2023 | Research Blog
The work we do is not as easy as it sounds. It sounds like a nice vacation to some, and while there are somewhat relaxing elements of it, our brains are working the entire time. We work together during the day, come back to the dorm on the bus together, we live on the...
by Hannah Butler | Aug 8, 2023 | Research Blog
I went into this archology field school experience expecting to learn the basics of archaeology and conclude if its a field I would want to peruse or not. I expected to learn basic archology excavation skills. Which I have, I now know how to use a trowel, level, type...
by Matt Olson | Aug 8, 2023 | Research Blog
I feel that there are many ways this trip has helped me as an academic, worker and just as a person in general. This trip has demonstrated my and all of my peers’ work ethic, flexibility, creativity, endurance in the face of struggle and good character. We have...
by Annabel Cords | Aug 7, 2023 | Research Blog
If I were to describe my experience in Turkey to an interviewer, I would definitely talk about the fact that this really was a HANDS-ON experience in every way. Nothing was theoretical or in a typical classroom setting — pretty much everything we learned, we...
