How to choose an archaeology field school ?
First of all, make sure that the archaeology fieldwork programs that you are looking into are actual field schools. Make sure that it is for a duration for at least six weeks, that it is taught by an accredited university, and that you get some kind of certification (or university credits) for completing the training. One you have your list sorted down to the fieldwork programs that meet these parameters, ask the directors of the field schools the following questions: Do you teach survey work, such as shovel testing? This is what you will mostly be doing in the professional sector. It helps if you get this training in field school. Will we be actually in the field excavating? Some “field schools” just consist of washing and cataloging artifacts and doing the repetitious work that no professor wants to do. These are important skills to know, but will not give you a complete skill set for excavating. How many years have you been excavating in this location, what have you been finding? It
