FIELD CAMP
academic rigor was real and it was some of the most demanding work I’ve ever done. But it was those late nights with my peers finishing maps, trading advice, and support- ing one another that made this experience memorable.
Grace Sandidge awarded the AIPG Field Camp Scholarship to attend the 2025 University of Memphis Field Camp.
In the end, field camp taught me more than how to map a fold or interpret a cross-section. It taught me the value of collaboration, resilience, and friendship. I even learned how to skip rocks, play darts, shuffleboard, and pool. After years of lec- tures, lab reports, and exam prep, field camp brings these things together, testing physical endurance, critical thinking, col- laboration, and mapping skills in real-world experiences. In many ways, field camp is the moment a student begins to transition into a geologist. It taught me not only how to determine rock formations and conduct
field tests but also how to think like a geolo- gist, adapt under pressure, and work closely with others in sometimes unpredictable conditions. Overall, field camp was nerve wracking and exciting all at the same time. One of the best pieces of advice I received before applying to field camp was to choose a program where I knew someone. That guidance played a big role in my decision to attend Field Camp with the University of Memphis since several of my friends and peers from geology courses were planning to attend as well. That advice proved invalu- able because geology is a science deeply rooted in community and collaboration. After four weeks of field camp, I can say with confidence that I returned with stronger skills, a deeper understanding of the Earth, and a renewed respect for geology as well as new friendships, unforgettable memories, and a clearer sense of becoming a geologist.
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