Sometimes You Should Just Jump

To those considering an archaeological internship in Turkey, here are some things you should know. I never thought I’d actually do something like this, and I’m so happy I did. It was an amazing experience. It got me out of my comfort zone and hopefully into my future...

A Farewell to Trowels

This internship has taught me the extent of the importance of firsthand accounts. When we uncover objects and features almost two thousand years old, the accuracy of future objective publications on the ancient city Antiochia are very dependent on our ability to write...

I Never Ate Turkey In Turkey

Something that I’ve learned during my time in Turkey is that you should always be flexible and ready to adapt to any situation. It is clear that the culture here is different than in America, and not everything is always detailedly planned out. You have to roll with...

In Conclusion…

I am so happy to have come here. So many interesting experiences and ideas that I cannot really recount them all. However, there are many things I have learned. I will speak of two for the sake of time and ease of reading. First, academically, I learned what I would...

A very particular set of Skills

Archaeology as a practice is a great character building experience. While I excavated at Antiochia ad Cragum, I have been a part of a long hunt for knowledge. This hunt included me digging for about six hours a day, five days a week, not including transportation,...