University of Pittsburgh Archaeological Field School 2008 Application Form

Name: _________________________________________________________

Current Address: _________________________________________________

City, State, Zip: __________________________________________________

Permanent Address (if different):

Street Address:____________________________________________________

City, State, Zip: __________________________________________________

Phone number (local or cell): _______________________________________

Phone at permanent address: _______________________________________

Email: ________________________________________

Name of your university: __________________________________________

Year in school (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior): _________________

Current QPA: _________________

Provide a copy of your academic transcript.

Please include a letter of reference from one professor who knows you well addressing your academic record as well as personal characteristics that make you a qualified candidate for this field school.

Please write an essay addressing the following three questions

1. Why you are interested in attending this field school?

2. What is your current level of experience in and familiarity with archaeology and archaeological fieldwork? (Do you have any prior field experience? What anthropology and archaeology courses have you taken?)

3. What are your personal qualities and experiences that make you well suited to an intensive, interactive, and cooperative field experience such as this?

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