Life-Changing!

I'll start off with this: If someone told me I could go back to the Turkana Basin Institute tomorrow, I would start packing my bags this second. As a student of Anthropology who is interested in African archaeology, this program was one of the best things I have ever done. The classes are engaging and hands on, the people you meet are fantastic, and the memories you make are unforgettable. If you are interesting in experiencing a side of Kenya that a tourist would not have the oppotunity to see, go on this program!! You do not need to be an Anthropology major, (we had a marine biologist in my group) you just need to have an interest in getting your hands dirty and learning about the history of human beings. You will learn so much about anthropology, human evolution, archaeology, and yourself. Going to Turkana for a semester made me a better student, but also taught me a lot about myself, what I am capable of, how I react to difficult situations, and how I respond to new surroundings, homesickness, and extremely high temperatures. In the end, I would seriously recommend studying abroad at the Turkana Basin Institute.