We at SASA are joined in our mission to preserve and promote the study of ancient cultures and materials. A vital group in our work towards this is the interns who support each of our teams, and gain valuable experience while getting the opportunity to support this important cause. With tasks ranging from writing blogs to researching, from writing grant proposals to content creation, they support all aspects of SASA. We are honored to have them as part of our team.
As we approach December, we also approach the change over point for our interns. We thank the Fall interns who have supported us from August and get ready to welcome the Spring interns who will be joining us in January. We thought it would be a perfect time to share some of the insights and behind the scenes snippets to help inform those interested in joining our teams.
To do this we have invited some of our current Fall interns to answer a few questions about their experiences and give their seasoned advice from their time working with us.
1. What do you do as an Intern for your team?
“As a grant writing intern for SASA, I research and identify potential funding opportunities that align with SASA’s mission to promote ancient studies and cultural preservation. I also work on drafting and submitting grant proposals, highlighting our goals and achievements, including recent grants won, such as Delmas, Spotlight, and Wenner Gren. My role involves collaborating with team members to refine application strategies, ensuring each proposal meets the requirements and effectively communicates SASA’s vision.” - Jayona Griffin, Grant Writing
2. How do you feel this internship will support your future career / education?
“The internship supports my career and education through gaining the knowledge of learning different educational methods. I am hoping to teach within the academic field of archaeology over the next couple of years. The internship also allows me to learn how archae-gaming is incorporated within archaeology since it is a very new area of study. I believe archaeo-gaming will have a huge impact within the research and teaching within universities. To add, I am having the opportunity to learn about different regions of the world, which I have never researched and conducted work on. My area of study is Mesoamerica, Turkey and the United States.” - Asli Erem, Archeo-Gaming
3. What would you tell someone interested in this opportunity? Would you recommend it?
“I would definitely recommend this opportunity to someone who is interested. I did not know much about SASA when I applied, and I have found this internship to be very interesting, and I would definitely recommend it. It is a great learning opportunity that I would recommend.” - Madaline Wiesbeker, Inspire
4. What has been your favorite / most memorable experience in SASA so far?
“My favorite experience in SASA so far has been watching my own growing interest in ancient studies. As a child, the exposure to ancient studies I had was limited to fictional books delving into mythology. Prior to starting this internship, I had just taken a class centered around archeo-gaming. It was almost as if I had applied to join the INSPIRE team at the perfect point. Throughout this internship, I’ve immersed myself in researching, creating content, and gained a deeper appreciation for the complexities and relevance of ancient civilizations. I find myself sharing facts and information with those around me in my life on the daily. It’s been incredibly fulfilling to expand my understanding of the world today by throwing myself into the stories of the past.” - Kimberly Baldwin, Inspire
5. Have you got any advice for people interested in applying?
“Just go for it! I was nervous about not knowing enough about social media or ancient history, but I definitely did, and everyone is so willing to teach and help you learn. The interview was so friendly and inviting, and the onboarding process made it really easy to know what I was doing and how to start. I tell everyone I know about SASA because I think it is one of the most rewarding experiences I have had so far, especially as a student studying the Ancient World. It has allowed me to work on something I’m really passionate about!” - Agnes Tate, Social Media
If this has sparked your interest and you would like to get involved, apply here for a position on the team as a Spring intern on one of our teams supporting the continuation of studies in the ancient world!
We would like to take this time to thank our Fall interns, both those who will be leaving us soon and those who are staying on as volunteers. We at SASA are grateful for all the hard work they have put in this semester across the teams and to those who were able to answer these questions.
We look forward to the next season of SASA and our continued growth!
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