Archaeology as a major

[Kumba]

Does or has anyone here majored in archeaology in college? If so, what can you say about it? and also, yes, this is Kumba, and i've been gone for quite a long time.

[Aaron H]

Let see, Greg is at the U. of Chicago studying Arch. I'm sure he can give you some pointers. (Greg is Gregoire Defence, he stops by every so often.)

[westford]

Archaeology was the main subject of my degree, but I think the study of it is different here in the UK compared to the US... In the States, archaeology is more closely associated with anthropology, which I really don't know much about.
If you're going to study archaeology at an American institution, I reckon Louis Binford and Ian Hodder would be two names to look out for at the library. Bear in mind that there's a lot of theory involved, some of which is really dry and seems to have little or no relevance to fieldwork, but there are some excellent introductory books out there that will help you to make sense of it all.

[Kumba]

What kind of theories? I do live in the states, and i hear that most archaeologists that don't have a doctorate in it become a cultural resource management person.

[00Kevin]

don't go any where kumba, greg's back and he's writing his post out as I type

[Gregoire Defence]

Yeah, you right Kumba. You really need a Ph. D. if you want to go anywhere with a career in Archaeology. You will need a Ph. D. if you want to be a professor. But you can always work for a Civil Enginering corparation. It is a law that the need to send in an archaeologist before they can do any building project.
It sucks, but it is better than nothing.

[thefumegator]

Well, well, Gregoire... so that's what you're doing nowadays. ;) Now we KNOW that you're a rabid Indyfan -- not only are you majoring in Archaeology, you're going to the University of Chicago! :D

Tell us, how is it? Is there anything particularly interesting?

Take care,
Wes

[Gregoire Defence]

Thanks Wes,

I really appreciate that.
Well, I am happy to tell you that they love Indiana Jones here as much as I do. They ae proud that their school was mentioned in Raiders of the Lost Ark, and they show they Indiana Jones trilogy here often. Most of the time on the big screen!

There is this place here that true fans of archaeology will adore. It is called the Oriental Insititute and it is a world renown museum and center of study for Near Eastern Archaeology. I call it my house, cuz I go there frequently, for class or for study.
Y'all should visit sometime.

[Pale Horse]

Originally posted by Renderking Fisk
If that's your dream, then you should go for it, and you should follow in Greg's footsteps.

Nothing is more fustrating then not being able to follow your own dreams, that's a life half lived.

I have always believed that if you make your dreams your goals, they will be better realized.

[Gregoire Defence]

That's right Fisk. I am so fortunate to be here and I feel like I am living my dream.

[thefumegator]

Well, I am happy to tell you that they love Indiana Jones here as much as I do. They are proud that their school was mentioned in Raiders of the Lost Ark, and they show they Indiana Jones trilogy here often. Most of the time on the big screen!

That's cool! Definitely a plus having your school mentioned in a classic movie.

I call it my house, cuz I go there frequently, for class or for study.
Y'all should visit sometime.

That would be awesome. I've never been to Illinois, but that would be one place I would love to go if I ever got there.

Take care up there, man. I hear Chicago can be rough if you're not careful. "...Besides, you know what a cautious fellow I am."

Wes

[Gregoire Defence]

Originally posted by thefumegator

Take care up there, man. I hear Chicago can be rough if you're not careful. "...Besides, you know what a cautious fellow I am."


That is what the heck I talk about!!!!!!;)
Believe me that I am having the time of my life up here in Chicago.
Fortunatly for my adventurous soul, South Side Chicago can be a dangerous place at times. I got a lot lot stories to tell.
Gang fights...
Police chases...

yes yes yip!

[Canyon]

Hey Gregorie! Great to see you positing! :D How are things?

It's great to hear that they show the triolgy so regularly at the U of C. Would really love to meet up with you some day.

As for myself I am studying archaeology at night school and I am finding it very scientific based which is not quite what I expected. I really hope that I am going to get the chance to go on some digs this year.

Great to see u Greg!
Remember this smilie?http://www.harrisonfordmedia.com/forum/images/smiles/icon_indy.gif

[Gregoire Defence]

Hey Canyon!

Happy New Year! Is your archaeology class going a little better for you?
Hop on AOL instant messenger and we can talk.

-Ghttp://www.harrisonfordmedia.com/forum/images/smiles/icon_indy.gif

Thanks for bringing back that smilie:D

[Canyon]

Hi Greg!

My archeology course is quite interesting but is quite a lot to take in.

As for the smilie, you're welcome. :D


Hey Kumba! Where have you been?




Happy New Year guys! ;)

[Kate]

well, I'm thinking of doing a double-major, where where i'm going doesn't offer archeo as a major.

[Strider]

I'm going for film myself but I think it would be great to major in Archeology, history always has been my best subject.