Past Student Comments—Cyprus
“I would definitely recommend this project to anyone who is interested in archaeology. It's a great opportunity to learn some more about
“This was an excellent choice for a first excavation: it was very well organized, and the excavation itself was simple so it allowed for learning basic skills. It also offered a great introduction to processing many different types of finds.”
“By far one of the most amazing experiences I have ever and will ever have.”
“I'd say that this was an amazing field school. I feel like I learned a lot about the methods of archaeology and Cypriot culture. It was also really beneficial getting advice from graduate students and instructors about careers in anthropology.”
“I loved the weekend trips – we learned a lot about all of the different peoples that influenced the island throughout history.”
“I definitely would recommend participating. I had never worked in archaeology before, and I learned a lot about how an excavation works. Participating in the program helped me think about the sort of work I'd like to do in the future, and I would definitely want to work on another excavation in the future.”
“I would tell them about the beauty of the country, describe the courtesy and hospitality of the people, and the fun we have. I’d also tell about the work we're doing and what we are trying to achieve.”
“Definitely be prepared for hard work and getting dirty! It is one of the hardest things you will ever do, but you will love and miss it the second you reach home. Go into it with an open mind and an appetite to learn because you'll come back a different person.”
“I loved the program as a whole. Everything was equally important to my experience... I loved working in the field as much as I loved hanging out with everyone after. =)”
“I loved the weekend trips. It was so much fun to get away and explore different areas of the island.”
“Location, people, the experience…everything about it was amazing, perfectly run and organized.”
“I really enjoyed the trips to other sites and cities around
“Definitely gained archaeological experience in the field and gained friendships in my interested field.”
“The digging took getting some used to but after a few days and once I started seeing the progress, I could not wait to get into my area and begin to dig. I love the analysis part of the program as well because I learned so much about the site and archaeological material from the graduate students and professionals. The hands-on training was unbeatable; it was amazing! Loved the traveling and site seeing,
