In addition to attending study abroad programs, some choose to participate in archaeological fieldwork.

Students working at an archeological dig in Italy.

Professor Pieter Broucke has taken a number of students on his dig at Messene, and students have excavated at other sites in the Mediterranean as well.

An archeological dig in Italy.

If you are interested in working on a dig, consult with any professor in Classics. A listing of classical fieldwork opportunities can be found at the American Institute of Archaeology website.