by | Aug 6, 2018 | Research Blog
Looking back on my whole month in Gazipaşa, there were many jokes and stories, some more honest than others, but probably one of the most memorable was during the first week, when we were still getting used to the change. After a full day of digging and sweating in...
by John McDaniel | Aug 6, 2018 | Research Blog
Reflecting back on my time in Turkey, I’m flooded by a seemingly endless tide of memories. Seriously, I’m not just posturing; I honestly believe my time in Turkey was the most incredible five weeks of my life. Privileging a single memory above all the others seems...
by | Aug 6, 2018 | Research Blog
“Get comfortable being uncomfortable.” This phrase often echoed through my head while I crouched in the hot sun picking away at the hard packed dirt. It’s little slogans like this, which often assume the voice of my high school wrestling coach, that help shape...
by Gabrielle Lattery | Aug 6, 2018 | Research Blog
The last day onsite at Antiochia ad Cragum was a success. We found remnants of a plaster floor and decided to stop digging one day prior to close. We cleaned the area using brushes so that an aerial photograph could clearly capture each rock and architectural detail...
by | Aug 6, 2018 | Research Blog
There are a cluster of various moments from this internship which I will easily be able to recall in future years. All are associated with positive feelings mixed with some exhaustion, as well as a strong sense of accomplishment and growth. For me, this trip concludes...
by | Aug 6, 2018 | Research Blog
Of course, at the end of a month of an academic internship that requires blog posts, it would be disappointing if one of the final posts did not included reflection of some kind. Well, this is one of those blog posts; be prepared for a mediocre analysis about me and...