Student Spotlight: Ciao, Caleb!

Caleb Petersen is a Political Science major at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He made a very clear promise to share any candy that he gets while in Sicily with his fellow students (or at least with his instructors). He does not, however, have any additional information to share. (He's starting off his career as a politician on the correct foot.) We tracked Caleb down to ask him about taking part in the UNL Mummy Studies Field School this summer.

Hey, Caleb! How did you hear about our program?

Girlfriend.

What made you interested in our program?
The topic is unique and interesting. Also Italy is number 1 on my list of places to visit.

What are you most looking forward to about our program?
Experiencing the Italian culture, as well as being pretty much a tourist while not looking whatsoever like a tourist.

What are you most worried/anxious about your upcoming adventure in Sicily?
I'm mostly anxious about the trip there. The schedule from bus to flights is fairly tight, and having airport issues in an unfamiliar location screams anxiety. But really, the program itself sounds fun and the only aspect of being in Italy that worries me is how everyone has made it seem like 1,000 different people are looking to steal my identity.

What are your goals after you finish your undergraduate degree?
Probably enter the world of politics, whether that be through working in the state government, or going into the field of policy analysis. There's a lot of options.

Is this your first time out of the country?
It is my first time out of the country, but I would, however, consider myself a somewhat experienced traveler.

Do you know any Italian words or phrases yet?
No (Italian for, "No.") That's really all.

Who is your favorite mummy?
Don't have one, but the movie "The Mummy" is pretty bomb.