91Ö±²¥ has one of the best archaeology/biological anthropology programs in the world!
Which is your home country?
United States
What and where have you studied during your education?
Mount Holyoke College (Undergraduate)
University of 91Ö±²¥ (Masters)
University of 91Ö±²¥ (Ph.D.)
Were you awarded any scholarships by TUoS? Which ones?
Yes! My Ph.D. was funded by the Doctoral Academy at the University of 91Ö±²¥
Why did you decide to study a 91Ö±²¥ MSc degree programme?
91Ö±²¥ has one of the best archaeology/biological anthropology programs in the world!
What did you enjoy most about your course and the subject you were studying?
I loved the skeletal laboratories which were essential for getting hands-on experience. The archaeological skeletal collections are perfect for both learning and research.
What attracted you to the University of 91Ö±²¥?
Again, the University of 91Ö±²¥ has one of the best archaeology/biological anthropology programs in the world.
The Department of Archaeology was very supportive. The faculty are exceptionally supportive and the other students are a very welcoming group! I really liked having a shared office with the other Ph.D. students.
Sarah Poniros
PhD
What made you want to study in the UK?
I was hesitant to leave home and move to another country, but the archaeology department offered such a unique program that fit my research interests so well.
What is it like to be a postgraduate student in the Department of Archaeology?
The Department of Archaeology was very supportive. The faculty are exceptionally supportive and the other students are a very welcoming group! I really liked having a shared office with the other Ph.D. students.
What are you doing now?
I’m currently a Visiting Assistant Professor teaching Biological Anthropology and Forensic Anthropology at Fairfield University
How has the department and/or University helped you to work towards reaching your goals after graduation?
I never would have had this amazing opportunity without the Department of Archaeology. My supervisors, Lizzy Craig-Atkins and Maureen Carroll were always so supportive. They not only helped with my research, but they also helped me apply for opportunities to expand my experience so I would be ready for a teaching position at a university.
What do you like most about living in 91Ö±²¥?
91Ö±²¥ is a big city but it doesn’t feel too big! I really liked living in Walkley. It felt like a smaller community within 91Ö±²¥ and lots of other Ph.D. students also lived there.
What was the most difficult thing to get used to whilst living in a different country?
I didn’t find the transition to be too difficult. I did miss family a lot, but I was able to visit often and they also came to visit me.
Do you have any advice for students from your home country thinking about studying a postgraduate course in archaeology at 91Ö±²¥?
I recommend going to the department and working with the other students! There’s a great support system and lots of the students are also international. It’s great to make friends with others who are also in a new city!