by John Shorter | Aug 11, 2023 | Research Blog
What advice would I give future participants? I think I’d have to start off by giving the advice to BRING SUNSCREEN. Sunburns huuuuuuuuurrrrrrrrttt. Other than that, I think it’s important that everyone who goes on this trip understands that yes...
by Lucy Court | Aug 11, 2023 | Research Blog
1) What advice you would offer future participants (i.e. what to expect, what to pack, what to study beforehand, where to go while in Turkey, what food to try, etc.). I would advise that people bring an extra pair of sheets (the sheets often come off of the beds), a...
by Caitlyn Pelikan | Aug 10, 2023 | Research Blog
Amongst the lengthy list of skills and experiences I’ve gained during my time in Turkey, heightened awareness of my power as an individual and archaeologist sits atop. Indubitably, the heat and humidity, rock hauling, pick axing, back aching daily regimen has...
by Julia Moss | Aug 10, 2023 | Research Blog
Writing this final blog post feels surreal, as if I was just writing my first one yesterday. I have so much advice that I would give to people coming on this trip in the future, but here are the biggest things. First, I would advise them to take breaks and take care...
by Annabel Cords | Aug 10, 2023 | Research Blog
WOW!! I can’t believe this will be my last time sitting in Roby’s with a delicious caffeinated beverage working on an OFFICIAL ACARP blog post. But no more reminiscing, time to get to it or else no doubt Boss Lady will bring out her whackin’ stick....
by Lucy Court | Aug 9, 2023 | Research Blog
If an employer asked, I would begin by explaining a bit of background about how I ended up here: one of my favorite college professors suggested that I might be a good fit for the team that he was putting together for that year’s work at the site he co-chaired....
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...
