Meet Nicole

My name is Nicole and I graduated this spring from UP with a Bachelor’s of Social Work. I’ve tried to take advantage of every opportunity made available to me while working on my degree, especially those that allow me to travel, so I couldn’t pass up...

Joaquin Ixta

Woodburn, OR History Major, Sophomore/Junior It’s a unique experience to combine travel abroad and archeology, it’d be a huge service to the kid in me. I feel that I’ll be crossing lots of things that I didn’t even know were on my bucket list. The matter of traveling...
About Me – Chloe

About Me – Chloe

Hello! My name is Chloe Cobos, and I’m going to be a Senior Philosophy student this upcoming fall semester (2024). I’m from Sandy, Oregon, also known as the gateway to Mount Hood. This experience stood out to me because of its emphasis on digging up the...

About Suku

Hi, my name is Sukhman Dhillon, I’m from Vancouver, Washington. I am currently a Junior pursuing a double degree major in Biology and Environmental Ethics and Policy, with a focus on the pre-law route.  I am participating in this experience because I...
Introducing Myself

Introducing Myself

Hi! I’m Stella Berlin, and I am from Minneapolis, Minnesota. I will be going into my sophomore year of college. I am studying Anthropology with a minor in business. I have always had an interest in archeology, and when I learned about this experience, I...
Reilly Smith

Reilly Smith

Hello! My name is Reilly Smith (he/him/his), and I will be a senior at University of Portland beginning in the fall, graduating in 2025. I am a graduate of La Salle Catholic College Preparatory and Clackamas Community College, and have a professional background in...

About Franny

Hello! My name is Francesca (Franny) Presby and I am from Los Angeles California. Originally born in China, I have grown up in sunny LA all of my life but then I chose to come to Portland for college. I am a current (just graduated) alumni from the University of...