Discoveries Begin

Wrapping up our second day on site, I am astounded by all the things we’ve learned and the number of artifacts we’ve already recovered. The ground is full of broken pottery, shells and bones, though not everything is of interest to the archaeologists....
July 1, First Day on Site

July 1, First Day on Site

Having a bird poop on my shirt during introductions in front of the professional Barcelona archeologists was not how I expected the beginning of my day to go. But I quickly stepped back, washed off, and was soon off to the site to explore! I climbed a fence with my...
About Michael

About Michael

Greetings to all. My name is Michael Musangu. I am from Portland, Oregon and I’m a recent graduate from the University Of Portland. I majored in biology and minored in history. At the beginning, my goal in participating in this experience was more just for me to...
About Jane

About Jane

I am originally from Grays Harbor Washington. I am a rising senior at UP. My major of study is Biology with an environmental concentration. Why am I participating in Study Abroad: It is my first time studying abroad as well as traveling internationally. My main...
Meet Nicole

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

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

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...