Nov 14 minPart six: Money, money, moneyMust be funny, in the rich man’s world. Miriam and I (Tamar) were out one day running some errands and chatting about fieldwork (as we do...
Oct 256 minPart five: Embracing self-reflectionAs an anthropologist, there is nothing you’ll do more than reflect on the things you’ve seen, and experienced, or what you’ve yet to do...
Oct 1810 minPart four: Administrative workFieldwork is exciting, eye-opening, and intriguing. Each experience and conversation is one you would otherwise never have. But fieldwork...
Oct 119 minPart three: Maintaining boundaries and staying safeLet us get straight to the point: Your personal safety is ALWAYS more important than your research. Especially if you are part of a...
Oct 48 minPart two: Taking care of your mental well-beingI (Tamar) remember learning about the different stages of fieldwork. There’s the honeymoon phase when everything is new and exciting. You...
Sep 278 minPart one: PreparationsFor an anthropology student, fieldwork is arguably the most anticipated part of the curriculum. It’s equally exciting and scary...