Lycoming College: North American Archaeology

Name: Bekki Sander
Hometown: Williamsport, PA
Major and Graduation Year: Psychology, Winter 2004
Reason for digging the excavation: I always thought archaeology was interesting, even as a little kid, however I never pursued any archaeological pathways… until now. Robin Van Auken presented me with the opportunity to join her Introduction to North American Archaeology with the promise to further educate myself in local archaeology and the chance to be in the field digging. Actually, it was supposed to be "fun in the sun," but instead we had "fun in the rain" for 95 % of the class days.
Highlight of your field school: The best part of field school was being in the pits with everyone digging. It's pretty interesting how many death threats can be proposed in a 6 hour period, but I guess that's what happens when you cram 12 people into a 5' wide by 30' long trench. Everybody made the class a lot of fun and the field school a little more interesting.
Assessment of your experience: I thoroughly enjoyed my temporary experience as an amatuer archaeologist. I learned a lot about field methods in archaelogy and how anal retentive a lot of the measurements and grids are supposed to be. If given a second chance, I would definitely do it again.

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		BEKKI SANDER Any questions or comments, e-mail grzkaty@lycoming.edu Copyright © 2003 Lycoming College		Name: Bekki Sander Hometown: Williamsport, PA Major and Graduation Year: Psychology, Winter 2004 Reason for digging the excavation: I always thought archaeology was interesting, even as a little kid, however I never pursued any archaeological pathways… until now. Robin Van Auken presented me with the opportunity to join her Introduction to North American Archaeology with the promise to further educate myself in local archaeology and the chance to be in the field digging. Actually, it was supposed to be "fun in the sun," but instead we had "fun in the rain" for 95 % of the class days. Highlight of your field school: The best part of field school was being in the pits with everyone digging. It's pretty interesting how many death threats can be proposed in a 6 hour period, but I guess that's what happens when you cram 12 people into a 5' wide by 30' long trench. Everybody made the class a lot of fun and the field school a little more interesting. Assessment of your experience: I thoroughly enjoyed my temporary experience as an amatuer archaeologist. I learned a lot about field methods in archaelogy and how anal retentive a lot of the measurements and grids are supposed to be. If given a second chance, I would definitely do it again.