General Tips for Enjoying a Great Archaeology Field School Experience

Archaeological fieldwork is demanding.  Many archaeologists spend extended periods of time working and living in fairly primitive conditions. This can be both taxing and challenging, even for well-adjusted individuals, especially if the weather is uncooperative!

Keep the following tips in mind and you’ll go a long way toward ensuring yourself a terrific field school experience:

·        stay flexible/adaptable

·        keep an open-mind

·        be accommodating

·        be respectful of others

·        keep a healthy sense of humour