by Mason Hill | Aug 10, 2025 | Research Blog
In a job interview, I would start by explaining that my time in Türkiye was an incredibly enriching and formative experience. It wasn’t just about uncovering artifacts; it was a form of time travel, experiencing the past in a visceral way while navigating a new...
by Gabriel Chapital de Renty | Aug 10, 2025 | Research Blog
As I finish up my second week in turkey, I have had a lot of time to think about the purpose of our unit and the others. A question I will ask is why did the architects choose to do the things that they did? We’ve found a lot of evidence to suggest that some of the...
by Kyra Andresen | Aug 10, 2025 | Research Blog
If a potential employer were to ask about my experiences in Türkiye, I would tell them that I’ve learned how to navigate archaeological fieldwork, collaborative research, and a foreign country. I would explain that my time was spent doing hands-on research, excavating...
by Ella Hillis | Aug 10, 2025 | Research Blog
My understanding of the field of archeology was limited to textbooks and movies. The little that I knew involved digging and wearing a funky hat. There was also the academic portion where important artifacts were involved. And while Indiana Jones is a wonderful piece...
by Henry Quayle | Aug 10, 2025 | Research Blog
It was an expedition at the site Antiochia ad Cragum, at a former residential area. Being on a month-long archaeological dig in Türkiye helped me sharpen a lot of my skills, such as analysis and communications. Finding artifacts and antiquities helped me to more...
by Riley Holets | Aug 10, 2025 | Research Blog
I walk into an office, sit in a stiff but cushioned chair, and make eye contact with the interviewer across from me. I know what’s coming. They are going to ask about that most out-there thing on my resume: Archaeological Work in Türkiye. They, of course, will...
