I’m Madeline Hultquist, and I am a rising junior at Northwestern. I am an anthropology major focusing in archaeology and an environmental policy and culture minor. This summer I am the Block Museum’s undergraduate curatorial intern, and I am very excited to have the opportunity to learn and work with the curators and staff here. Growing up, I always loved going to all types of museums both here in the Chicagoland area and also all over the world when traveling. Some of my favorite art museums include the Art Institute of Chicago and the Musée D’Orsay in Paris. During my first year of college, I took a few art history classes and realized my love for museums and for art could potentially translate into a career path. As a student with an interest in archaeology and anthropology, curation interests me as a way to incorporate historical artifacts, present-day creations, and the unique perspectives of different people in a way that engages and interacts with the public. The Block’s internship is graciously allowing me to explore the field and also learn about different career opportunities present in a museum setting.