AboutRalph Salier Expertise Archaeologist for the last 30 years. Norh American generalist and Hopwell culture/Red Ocher culture specifically. Lithics Expert and Ground Stone tools.
Experience
Past/Present clients Numerous museums in US and Canada. Several University Anthropology Departments.
Question Hi! I'm a high school senior and have been interested in archaeology since 9th grade! And after returning from a trip from China I've set my heart on East Asia. So, I'm looking at a bunch of colleges but none seem to be perfect for studying East Asian archaeology. Boston University has a great program, but the tuition is ridiculous. Univ. of Delaware is something I can pay for, but doesn't have a great archaeology department. And College of William and Mary is affordable, but really selective, and although I have good grades, I'm out-of-state and I'm kind of sure I won't get in. Are there are any other colleges that you can think of that are well respected in this field?
Answer Hi Ellie,
First a series of questions:
1) what state do you live in?
2) Archaeology as a field of study or specifically East Asian Studies?
3) Are you interested in metallugy or ceramics technologies?
4) Do you mind getting dirty and gritty?
5) Do you have an affinity for languages?
6) Are your parents, grandparents, aunts or uncles in the military (any aspect including retired)?
7) Would you be willing to work for the US Govt.?
8) If you were forced to change direction from Chinese archaeology, what other type of archaeology would you be interested in?
9) Do you have a back up plan?
I know that these questions may sound a bit off the wall but they are critically important when anticipating work in that part of the world.
