by Lily Molinaro | Aug 2, 2026 | Research Blog
So far, my archaeological experience in Türkiye has taught me so many valuable life and academic skills. From the first week on, I have been able to improve my skills in collaboration, being honest about my limits, and adjusting to new environments. I have been able...
by Erik Lee | Aug 2, 2026 | Research Blog
“So, you have archaeology in Türkiye on your resumé; tell me about that.” As the caressing rays of fluorescent light cast down by electrified mercury vapor fill the room, the question floating around the room like a laden bee, expected, yet uninvited to the thoughts...
by Fontina Battaglia | Aug 2, 2026 | Research Blog
Hypothetically speaking, if I ever land a job interview in this economy, it would be a miracle. If I had to talk about archaeology in Türkiye, this is what I would hypothetically do, and not at all based on what I was instructed to do as homework for a class...
by Whitney Cowan | Aug 2, 2026 | Research Blog
I love being a history major, absolutely no regrets. But I will say, the worst part about being a history major is the inevitable rhetorical question that gets thrown my way every time I engage in small talk: What are you going to do with your history major; teach?...
by Kate Lindsay | Aug 2, 2026 | Research Blog
Being here in Türkiye has helped me understand that this experience isn’t just about building a resume, its a chance to build friendships and collaborate with people I am lucky to work with. It’s about growing as a person, overcoming challenges, and loving what...
by Elijah Samuelson | Aug 2, 2026 | Research Blog
“It says on your resume that you worked on an archaeological excavation in Türkiye. What did you do?” Well I worked on this site called Antiochia Ad Cragum, located outside of Gazipasa, Türkiye. On site I worked on a few different projects, particular spots that were...
by Jacob Halvorson | Aug 2, 2026 | Research Blog
If I was asked “So, you have archaeology in Türkiye on your resumé; tell me about that,” from a potential employer I would focus on two key qualities I felt I had developed and applied during my internship and time in Türkiye. Adaptability was the first key quality I...
by Bethany Burt | Aug 2, 2026 | Research Blog
I have thought about how I would fit this internship into my career plans long before I even went on it. The first time I thought seriously about how this experience would relate to a career in the legal field was last summer. During a coffee chat with an attorney, I...
by Lydia Shannon | Aug 2, 2026 | Research Blog
When an employer notices “Archaeology in Türkiye” on my resume and asks me to explain, I would tell them it was much more than an archaeological internship. It was an opportunity to develop physical, observational, and critical thinking skills while...
by Henry Worden | Jul 26, 2026 | Research Blog
My mentality has gotten more optimistic. When we first started digging I was feeling annoyed because I was working so hard and it was so hot, but the deeper we go and the more we find, the more theories and ideas I have, now I’m really excited for each dig day because...
