2018 FALL LC MAGAZINE

THY LYCOMING STUDENTS STUDY ABROAD AT THE CYPRUS AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE Six students from Lycoming College spent their spring semester at the Cyprus American Archaeological Research Institute, participating in a study abroad program titled “The Afterlife of Artifacts.” The four-course curriculum offered students the chance to engage in an intensive museum internship, a research and museum visit experience, and hands- on lab courses that dealt with artifacts excavated by the Lycoming expedition to Idalion. The semester abroad also included visits to museums in Cyprus and several archaeological sites throughout the island. “This program has catapulted the six students participating from ordinary undergraduates to citizens of the world,” said Pamela Gaber, Ph.D., the program director and professor of archaeology and Judaic studies at Lycoming College. “Several of them are unquestionably graduate student material now. It is gratifying to witness and participate in such a transformation.” Stevanakelly Dolence ’19, an archaeology major, found the experience incredibly worthwhile. “The study abroad trip to Cyprus was one of the most valuable experiences of my life,” said Dolence. “I was provided with practical experiences that have equipped me with tools that I will be able to apply in graduate school and in my future career. I will forever be grateful to Lycoming College for this opportunity.” Student attendees also included Emily Anderson ’19, Katelyn Donohue ’19, Emily Hepner ’19, Karlise Jones ’20, and Dominic Lyons ’19. This program has catapulted the six students participating from ordinary undergraduates to citizens of the world. 7 www.lycoming.edu