Monday, May 15, 2017

Student Spotlight: Meet Alexis!

Alexis Kelly is a Forensic Science major with a minor in math and anthropology at UNL. We tracked Alexis down to ask her about taking part in the UNL Mummy Studies Field School this summer.

Hey, Alexis! How did you hear about our program?
I heard about this through my academic advisor.

What made you interested in our program?
I am interested in Forensic Anthropology. I hope to have a career in excavations and this was something that sounded similar to the type of environment I hope to work in.

What are you most looking forward to about our program?
I am excited to be in Italy! I'm also excited about working in the crypts.

What are you most worried/anxious about your upcoming adventure in Sicily?
I'm a little nervous about the flying. I have never flown out of the country before.

What are your goals after you finish your undergraduate degree?
I hope to go to graduate school and focus on Forensic Anthropology.

Is this your first time out of the country?
I have been to Mexico when I was younger, but never further.

Do you know any Italian words or phrases yet?
I know Spanish but no Italian so itll be interesting to see how that goes!

Who is your favorite mummy?
My favorite mummy and the one that is most interesting to me is Rosalia Lombardo. I am so excited to hopefully see her in person. In photos she looks so well preserved, she just looks like a girl sleeping. It is kind of creepy but I am all about creepy so it makes it more interesting to me!