by Cami Stokes | Aug 13, 2023 | Research Blog
I heard about this internship during my first year at St. Olaf. Unfortunately, ongoing current events paused any travel plans for the foreseeable future. Now, I’m entering my senior year. It was well worth the wait. I approached this archaeological dig as my...
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....