By Reagan Gibson, Florida State University As time continues to pass in the beautiful Tuscan countryside, I find myself in a constantly evolving situation where I move back and forth from my professional life and my academic career. In the past month, I have only been working at the archaeological site of Monereggi in Montelupo-Capraia,Continue reading “The Transition from Application back to Academics”
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Update Three: Return of the Cuneiform
By Lee Garcia, Florida State University I’m back in the United States and so excited to announce that Akkadian has begun in earnest! Dr. Levenson and I were able to meet for the first time since our respective returns to the United States and iron out a game plan for what the rest of thisContinue reading “Update Three: Return of the Cuneiform”
Actually in Accra: My First Few Days + Butterflies
By Charlotte Stuart-Tilley, Florida State University After weeks of back and forth with the embassy, I finally made it to Accra! I had a long flight day and it took awhile to make it through immigration and customs at the airport, so my first time seeing Accra was at night. Staying in Accra is aContinue reading “Actually in Accra: My First Few Days + Butterflies”
How a Ukrainian Vendor’s ‘No’ in Riga Reshaped My Approach to Fieldwork
By Sophie Works, Florida State University Hello everyone! This is Sophie Works writing from the beginning of my third week in Riga, Latvia. In this post, I’ll be talking about some hurdles I have had to overcome and how they have influenced me and my research. Sophie Works (left), Russian (Slavic) Studies and International AffairsContinue reading “How a Ukrainian Vendor’s ‘No’ in Riga Reshaped My Approach to Fieldwork”
Valencia y más
By Raven Watkins, Florida State University Hola! I am writing to you from Valencia, Spain where I will be living for the next month. I am excited to learn how to conduct forensic work in the field, and how to execute a stop-motion animation with my own creative direction. I also will be emphasizing theContinue reading “Valencia y más”
Developing Field Skills in Coral Reef Research
By Sofia Lara, Florida State University Since my last blog post, I’ve officially traveled to Bonaire and begun the fieldwork component of my IDEA Grant research. I’ve completed two dives so far, each one bringing me closer to understanding both the coral reef ecosystem I’m studying and myself as a growing scientist. Being in theContinue reading “Developing Field Skills in Coral Reef Research”
Updates on Tracing the Roots: Black Social and Ancestral Dance in Contemporary Paris
By Feyikemi Poitier, Florida State University In working on my documentary project focused on Black contemporary dance in Paris, I am eager to further develop a range of research and professional skills that support both academic inquiry and creative expression. Specifically, I aim to deepen my ability to synthesize multiple sources of information—from academic textsContinue reading “Updates on Tracing the Roots: Black Social and Ancestral Dance in Contemporary Paris”
Visa Chaos and Some Reflections on Ethnography
By Charlotte Stuart-Tilley, Florida State University In my last blog post, I introduced myself and my research, which I will complete in Accra, Ghana. I will be working with Fulbe people to understand how they conceptualize human rights, marginalization, and identity. My work thus far has mainly been about preparing to leave for Ghana, includingContinue reading “Visa Chaos and Some Reflections on Ethnography”
Akkadians in Italy
By Lee Garcia, Florida State University In the time between our first post and this one I’ve departed for Italy and am in the midst of excavations at Cetamura del Chianti. Though the site is ancient, it’s a couple thousand years post-Akkadian empire and in a different part of the world. Still, this is aContinue reading “Akkadians in Italy”
Surviving Heat in North India: Exploration and Research in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
By Laasya Khandavalli, UT Austin Hello! Allow me to introduce myself. I’m Laasya Khandavalli, a San Antonio Texas native. I am a rising senior at the University of Texas at Austin majoring in Environmental Science and pursuing a BDP certificate in Human Rights and Social Justice. When I’m not falling asleep in class, I loveContinue reading ” Surviving Heat in North India: Exploration and Research in Ahmedabad, Gujarat “
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