by Lily Molinaro | Jul 19, 2026 | Research Blog
Going into this experience, I knew next to nothing about Türkiye. While I still speak absolutely no Turkish, I have had the privilege of meeting many kind individuals from the area, around the city and on site. I have eaten so much delicious food and had lots of...
by Whitney Cowan | Jul 19, 2026 | Research Blog
I’m truly having the time of my life. I’m hot, sweaty, sore, and exhausted almost all the time. And yet I also feel empowered, giddy, and above all curious. Despite this overall positive conclusion I have towards my experience thus far, I won’t pretend as though this...
by Henry Worden | Jul 19, 2026 | Research Blog
I came to Turkiye with almost no expectations of what it would be like here. I had no idea what It would be like, only that it would not be like home. I have been pleasantly surprised to find that the people here are incredibly kind and non judgemental of the...
by Elijah Samuelson | Jul 19, 2026 | Research Blog
The first thing that struck me was the humidity. This feels pretty cliche, but it really is immediate and striking. The airport was tiny, baggage claim and security in one room. The language spoken is completely unfamiliar to me. When I woke up in the morning the...
by Margo Thomas | Jul 19, 2026 | Research Blog
I have already learned a lot throughout my first week in Gazipaşa. The town itself is much larger than I expected with more places to shop and events to attend than I expected. I have really enjoyed the opportunity to try new foods, (I love Durum), and to go to local...
by Bethany Burt | Jul 19, 2026 | Research Blog
My first week here in Gazipasa has surpassed my expectations in more ways than one. Although I have already briefly visited Türkiye which gave me a sense of the culture, I have truly felt immersed during these first seven days. I have been reminded why I wanted to...
by Kate Lindsay | Jul 18, 2026 | Research Blog
After my first week in Türkiye and working at Antiochia ad Cragum, there are many things that I feel I can already reflect on. I have always wanted to be an archaeologist, for as long as I can remember. A real-life Indiana Jones, I would tell everyone! I think...
by Margaret Ahlberg | Jul 18, 2026 | Research Blog
These first few days working at Antiochia have been simultaneously extremely challenging, interesting, and rewarding. I have been deeply interested in archaeology since I was very young, but this is the first time I have had the opportunity to participate in...
by Jacob Halvorson | Jul 18, 2026 | Research Blog
This first week at Gazipaşa has been incredibly interesting and challenging in different ways. Firstly and unavoidably is the heat and humidity, which has been a struggle for me to adapt to. I’m normally someone who prefers cold weather and tries to avoid the sun in...
by Lydia Shannon | Jul 18, 2026 | Research Blog
Since coming to Türkiye, I have been able to gain a better understanding of the culture and people. Before coming here, my knowledge of the country was pretty limited, and I didn’t know what to expect. I’m very excited about all the experiences I have had and...
