by Gabriel Chapital de Renty | Aug 10, 2025 | Research Blog
Interviewer: “So, you have archaeology in Türkiye on your resumé; tell me about that.” Me: “Ah, well, I’m so glad you asked, where should I begin?” “I first got the opportunity to apply for this internship when I just happened to be studying...
by Ignatius Fitzgerald | Aug 10, 2025 | Research Blog
I’m unsure if a career in archaeology is in my future. Before this spring, I had never considered a career in archeology, and I am still unsure if this is work I can imagine myself doing long-term, especially if the career path would require specialization that...
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...
