Carter initially chose Wichita State University for its locality, being able to receive in-state tuition, but he also found a community in the campus and place to call home in the anthropology department in Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. They are now graduating with their master’s in anthropology with a plan to enter a doctoral program in archaeology in the future.

Carter is one of more than 1,200 students eligible for fall 2024 graduation. Learn more about his time at Wichita State and what's next for the grad.

Master of Arts in anthropology with a focus on archaeology

Wichita

WSU is a local university, so I was able to get in-state tuition which was useful when I was in undergrad. I chose to get my MA from WSU as well because there is such an excellent student community and experience, and the anthropology department is fantastic.

Balancing my time was one of the biggest challenges I faced as a student at WSU. Between attending school full-time, working in the Archaeology of Food lab, holding an off-campus job, finding time for friends and family — while also staying on top of my coursework — was difficult. However, the resources at WSU were instrumental in helping me manage these competing demands, allowing me to not only navigate these challenges but also thrive during my time as a student.

My favorite places on campus are the Archaeology of Food lab, and some of the food spots, like Social Tap and Sesame Mediterranean Kitchen. When it comes to my favorite places off-campus, there are a lot of amazing spots. Some of these are the Keeper of the Plains, the Spice Merchant and Kirby’s.

I would go with a comedy and cast Brigette Lundy-Paine.

I plan to take some time off after graduation, and then I plan to apply for doctoral programs for archaeology.

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