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Archaeologists

Experience, Skills, and Personality Traits

Students should obtain as much experience as possible by participating in summer internships and archaeological fieldwork. To succeed in archaeology, you need to be able to work well as part of a team and on your own. In order to be passionate about your study and research, you should be naturally curious and have a desire for knowledge. Communication skills are paramount, both for writing your reports and presenting your findings clearly and completely to professionals in the field.