5th September 2012, 06:22 PM
Potgeek Wrote:How might a 17 yr old get experinece I wonder, or are have they blown it if they didn't start in the young archaeologists club prior to seeking a degree? I'm joking of course,
Many a true word said in jest, you might be surprised how much digging experience you would get joining your local YAC. And how many people volunteer as helpers and leaders? Costs you nothing and would look good on the CV. More importantly it would start you off networking as many of the leaders are involved in archaeology. I certainly know several young people who started with YAC and have gone on to study archaeology at A level and then at University. It is possible for those who are really keen to get pre university experience there are plenty of local societies who would love to have younger members.
It is tough but any youngster who is really keen and switched on will make their own oportunities especially with the social media that is now available. It perhaps requires a degree of maturity and dedication that most 17 year olds might not have.