These notes are based on the WACSC organised Forum on Careers in International Heritage held at the 8th World Archaeological Congress in Kyoto, Japan. The intention of this forum was to provide professional development advice for archaeology students interested in pursuing careers in international heritage organisations. Our notes from the […]
archadvice
In preparation for WAC-8, we put out the call for advice about living as an international student in Kyoto. Dr. Maureece (Reecie) Levin, an archaeobotany post-doctoral researcher at Stanford University, generously offered tips from her own experiences studying there. Here’s what she said: Accommodation There are lots of hotels for business travelers […]
Kyoto #archadvice from Dr. Reecie Levin
There is a lot of advice ‘out there’ on attending and presenting at conferences, but students should note that not all conferences are the same and what is recommended as best practice in one discipline or for one specific conference might not be appropriate at another conference. Below we have […]
A short collection of conference #archadvice
WAC-8 is fast approaching and this post from the WACSC gives advice for students thinking of presenting at the congress. Please note the Call for Papers deadline for WAC-8 has now closed* Should I present my research at WAC-8? Yes! Student participation in the academic activities of WAC is […]
Advice for Students on Presenting at WAC-8
As the schedule for WAC-8 begins to take shape, many of you are asking us how the whole thing works. Should you apply for this or that thing? Where should you find accommodations? We are here to help. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions!* How much does […]
How WAC-8 Works (for Students!)
Are you interested in pursuing a career in international heritage organisations? Do you know where to go for advice on this? What kinds of professional development advice would be useful for you? Do you have any specific questions that you want to be answered? At WAC-8 in Kyoto, members of […]
Announcing the WACSC Forum on Careers in International Heritage!
Articles recently published in Science news and on the Tenure She Wrote blog have been important reminders that sexual harassment continues to be pervasive in anthropology (including archaeology, and along with many other disciplines). It is important that senior members of our disciplines continue to speak out and campaign for […]
WACSC Statement on Sexual Harassment
As part of the International Archaeology Student Resources Project, the WACSC now maintains lists of funding opportunities and resources that we think are particularly well suited to WAC student members. We have established different categories to try to make it easier for students to seek out information directly relevant to them. […]