Student Spotlight: Introducing Jordan!

Jordan Walther is a Forensic Science major at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He enjoys hunting and fishing like any other Nebraskan from Stockville. He's interested in crime scene investigation and can't wait for his learning adventure in Sicily! Jordan is also a student with a whole community supporting his education abroad. His hometown organized a fundraiser to help him get to the MSFS this summer. We tracked Jordan down to ask him about taking part in the 2016 UNL Mummy Studies Field School.

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

My Junior year in Taphonomy class when Dr. Reinhard first came up with the plan to have this program two years later, and I knew right then I was going to be participating. 

What made you interested in our program?
Not only Sicily, but I have always been fascinated with mummies ever since I learned about them. 

What are you most looking forward to about our program?
I’m looking forward to the community, culture(food), and just learning the history in person. 

What are you most worried/anxious about your upcoming adventure in Sicily?
The different language may be a challenge that will possibly become a big charades game. 

What are your goals after you finish your undergraduate degree?
I am shooting to get on the federal level as a crime scene investigator or many of the other opportunities the feds provide. 

Is this your first time out of the country?
This will be the second time out of the country as I went on a Caribbean cruise with my grandma when I was in 6th grade. 

Do you know any Italian words or phrases yet?
Parli inglese?! (Do you speak English?!?)

Who is your favorite mummy?
I have gone into deep study into King Tutankamun and would say he is my favorite.

Jordan also had something else he wanted to say:
I would like to thank my community for making this possible financially. I could not have done it without everyone’s kindness and generosity.