Expert: Ralph Salier - 12/12/2010

Question
Hey, my dream for as long as i can remember has been to be an archaeologist, travel the world, discover new people and cultures. My main interest is in the Meso American area, but I have equal interest in Europe. I guess im asking what colleges are best suited for this and everything i would have to do to insure a life in Archeaology.

Answer
Hi Jake,

First of all, tell me about your self.  Please answer the following questions:

1) Are you in high school? If so, what grade and how are you doing?

2) Why archaeology?  What is it about the field that has captured your interest?

3) have you ever visited a dig or have any idea of what is involved in archaeology?

4) do you have a back up plan?

5) why do you think having a back up plan is important?

6) Meso-America and Europe... What is it about these cultural areas that is of greatest interest?

Answer these with as much detail as possible and we will go from there.