Can You Dig It?

I’m not exaggerating when I say that my time spent in Turkey has been the most exciting, demanding, and entertaining experience of my life, bar none. I came into this trip wanting to widen my perspective on history careers and better understand how I could use...

Saying Goodbye to Archaeology (For Now)

After this month, I feel like some advice I would give to someone considering or preparing to go on this internship, is that while the work can be difficult at times, in the end it definitely feels worth it. I knew going in that some aspects of this internship,...

Epilogue: Legacies and Legends

If you’re reading this, my time in Gazipaşa has come to an end (for now) and the time has come for me to impart my wisdom onto the next souls who will embark on this journey of dusty sinuses, curiosity, and rocks. I think a question many may ask is, “after...

My Only Regret is Not Getting Paid

Future participants should know that the work involved on site will often be grueling and harsh at the beginning, and it may seem like your state of being won’t ever acclimate to it. The first week may very well be some of the most demanding and exhausting work...

In the Trenches

For future participants, I would recommend bringing some clothes that you’re ready to ruin and come expecting to get insanely dirty. Also, though, come ready to make incredible discoveries and new friends. Make sure you pack sunscreen, swimsuits, and water...