All I want for Christmas is… an IFR field school!
With the holiday season in full swing, it’s the perfect time to start preparing for your summer archaeology adventures. Whether you’re gearing up for your [...]
Exploring Transylvania: Castles, Culture, and Adventure Beyond the Dig in Romania
Nestled within the Carpathian basin you can find Transylvania, a land lush with mountain greenery and active wildlife. While riding the train across their [...]
An Insider’s Guide to Choosing the Right Field School
So you have decided that you want to embark on an exciting new journey and go to a field school - Yay! Field school is [...]
Top 10 Reasons to Attend the Monastic Midlands Excavation Field School
Want to have a great field school experience? Try out the Monastic Midlands Excavation Field School this summer! Here’s 10 reasons why: Learning [...]
Navigating Reentry: Tips for Adjusting Back to Life After the Field
So, you just came back home from an amazing experience and now you have to ask yourself the scary question: What’s next?! If [...]
Welcoming Kate Rose: A Q&A with IFR’s Director of Programs
Meet Kate Rose IFR Director of Programs We are excited to welcome Kate Rose as the new Director of [...]
Faces of IFR: Career Inspiration from Julie Stein’s SAA Feature
As our 2024 field season begins to comes to a close, many of our students are reflecting on their experiences and looking ahead to [...]
Uncharted Paths: My Journey Beyond Field School
By: Monique Baxter, IFR student and self-described wizened old crone with unsatiable curiosity My favorite quote is “All journeys have a secret destination of [...]
Saying Goodbye to Xi’an
This summer, students from around the world embarked on an extraordinary journey through time and place with IFR’s China: Yangguanzhai Excavation Field School. As [...]
IFR Student Photo & Video Contest
Do you have a camera roll full of memories from your IFR field school adventures? Whether you've unearthed ancient artifacts, forged unforgettable friendships, or [...]