Sept. 3, 2024
Contact: Janese Heavin, heavinj@missouri.edu
Jack Winterbower is a senior from Fulton, Missouri, double majoring in public history and anthropology. This summer, he gained new perspectives on the world through the University of Missouri’s Global Research: Archaeological Field School in Italy, where he worked at an archaeological site.
Read on for a Q&A with Winterbower about his experience.
Tell us about your study abroad experience.
I took part in a month-long archaeological field school in Monteleone Sabino, Italy. While there, our team excavated the remains of a Roman temple and expanded on previous archeological work around a Roman Amphitheater. Over the course of the study abroad we also took weekly field trips to the surrounding areas in an effort to help us better understand the culture and history of the Italian people, both past and present.
What did you enjoy most about studying abroad?
I enjoyed the culture and the geography the most. Italy is a beautiful country with wonderful people, a proud history and strong traditions.
What’s the biggest lesson you learned?
The biggest lesson I learned is that it's not the end goal that matters but the journey you take along the way. There were a lot of long hot days with little reward, but this made finding even the smallest artifact worth the wait. It made me enjoy the victories even more.
How did your experience at Mizzou help you during your travel?
Mizzou helped prepare me by giving me the historical background on the country I was going to, along with the language needed to communicate with those around me.
Why do you recommend other students study abroad?
I recommend that everyone should study abroad. It's a big and beautiful world out there, and it's full of wonderful, once-in-a-lifetime opportunities.
