Description

This ArchaeoSpain program is designed for High School students currently in grades 11 and 12 (16-17 years old).

The participants at the archaeological excavation of Pollentia on the island of Mallorca will work as field crew on the ancient settlement of the city alongside archaeologists from local government agencies and university students. The object of our work will be the continuing excavation of the city's Forum. Participants at this site will contribute to the research of the introduction and development of the Roman culture across the Mediterranean and specifically in the Balearic Islands.

ArchaeoSpain groups interact in all aspects of the project, including excavation, mapping, photography, and the conservation and cataloguing of artifacts. Archaeologists will also hold several conferences on Pollentia's archaeology, plus a few workshops that cover drawing pottery by hand as well as software to produce archaeological diagrams.

The work, due to the summer heat and the physical nature of the excavation, will be demanding. Those that wish to join should be in reasonable physical condition and in good health. ArchaeoSpain will also make time to experience Spain away from the shovels and picks by relaxing on the island's beaches, sitting at a cafe, or touring several nearby pre-historic, Roman and Medieval sites of interest.

Highlights

ArchaeoSpain at Pollentia is one of the only fieldwork programs specifically designed for high school students.

All students are expected to engage in all archaeological activities during the program. While we do not require that participants speak Spanish, they will be immersed in the language daily. Thus ArchaeoSpain hopes that you take advantage of this situation to learn some basics or improve your spoken Spanish. Just imagine - you could leave Spain knowing how to say wheelbarrow in Spanish and Catalan.

The work, due to the summer heat and the physical nature of the excavation, will be demanding. Those that wish to join should be in reasonable physical condition and in good health. ArchaeoSpain will also make time to experience Spain away from the shovels and picks by relaxing on the island's beaches, sitting at a cafe, or touring several nearby pre-historic, Roman and Medieval sites of interest.

Travel Types

• Archaeology
• Language Immersion
• Photography
• Heritage Tourism
• Volunteering

Type of Programs

• Cultural Exploration
• Adventure Travel
• High School Study Abroad

Languages

• English
• Spanish
• Catalan

Cost in US$:

USD 4,950

Program Fees Include:

- Full Room and Board for the duration of the program
- Medical Insurance
- Excursions and additional activities
- Transportation to and from airport
- Application fee
- Administrative costs

Fees DO NOT include airfare.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 10

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone/Video Interview
• Letters of Reference

Typically The Application Process Time is

One week

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

ArchaeoSpain's Mission Statement

ArchaeoSpain is an educational organization founded in 2001 by a group of archaeologists and teachers with the goal of providing an opportunity for people from all over the world to participate in scientific research important archaeological excavations in Spain and Italy. We are committed to furthering cultural exchange and experience in archaeology.

Year Founded

2001