Melissa Young
Field School With The Nemea Center for Classical Archaeology
Field school with The Nemea Center For Classical Archaeology includes excavation, identification, and classification of antiquities discovered in Nemea, Greece. While excavation is exciting, it is extremely important to also prioritize the conservation of classical sites in order to preserve the history and continue to learn from it, which is of utmost importance to the Nemea Center for Classical Archaeology. Tending to sites such as the Sanctuary of Zeus at Nemea provides students like myself with skills in excavation and communication as well as a deeper appreciation for ancient cultures.
Message To Sponsor
The URAP summer stipend fully allowed me to participate in this experience and gain credible, practical, knowledge that will undoubtedly benefit me in my new career. I learned from extremely knowledgable and skilled researchers that showed me undivided attention and educated me on an array of subjects. The archaeologists and researchers I worked with inspired me to continue my path of higher education- which I was initially not planning on doing. The stipend allowed me to put all of my focus on the education I was receiving without experiencing the burden of financial anxiety, and I am extremely grateful for that. Thank you to the donors of the URAP program for showcasing that education should always be the number one priority and for choosing me to be a recipient.
Major: History of Art
Mentor: Kim Shelton, Ancient Greek and Roman Studies
Sponsor: Anselm Fund