Hey, Mallory! How did you hear about our program?I heard about the program through my academic advisor, Ben Heinisch. I was talking over my options for study abroad when he threw the mummy school option at me. I immediately knew it was the one.
What made you interested in our program?
For several years I have been fascinated with mummies whether it be on television, in the news, in museums, etc. This trip was going to allow me to get hands on experience working with mummies…something I couldn’t pass up. I also liked the idea of a faculty-led trip through UNL where everything was hands-on rather than going through another program and sitting in classrooms all day.
What are you most looking forward to about our program?
I am most looking forward to going into the crypts and just seeing the mummies for the first time. I am also really excited that this encounter is happening in Italy because I have always wanted to travel to Italy. The food in that country is another major reason that choosing this study abroad trip was a no-brainer as my favorite hobby is cooking.
What are you most worried/anxious about your upcoming adventure in Sicily?
I am most worried about traveling through the different countries, especially customs and different airports. The biggest issue I foresee is the overseas flight as I have never been on a plane for more than 3 hours and have a hard time sleeping while traveling.
What are your goals after you finish your undergraduate degree?
Right now I am still in the discovery phase of what I want to do with my undergraduate degree so I do not have any concrete ideas or plans. Hopefully next summer I will get an internship that will allow me to see several different aspects of what I could do with my forensic science degree. I do know that I will not be a finger print analyst because I do not have the patience nor tolerance to be looking through a microscope at lines all day.
Is this your first time out of the country?
This will be my first time traveling outside of the U.S!
Do you know any Italian words or phrases yet?
I do not know any Italian. My second language is Spanish. Because the two will have overlap, I should be able to pick up some Italian phrases rather quickly.
Who is your favorite mummy?
My favorite mummy is Saint Padre Pio, who is a Catholic saint!
