<p>GameDude, note that I was talking about the department as it has been historically – NOT how it is now or will be. It’s quite a good department now that they’ve expanded it, and as you pointed out, Jim Allen was of course a good recruitment. Laurel’s new project at Abydos is also good for Brown, since it hasn’t had a field project in Egypt as far back as I can remember. </p>
<p>I have personal ties to Brown, so it’s not like I have a reason to unnecessarily bash the program. I am glad to hear of your interest in the subject, and by all means, concentrate in it. Far too few undergrads at any school are interested in such esoteric subjects.</p>
<p>(I highly recommend classes with Omur Harmansah and Sue Alcock as well, by the way.)</p>