Graduate Student Spotlight: Sarah Giusti

The UConn Department of Anthropology is home to a diverse community of graduate students studying a variety of subfields. Continue reading to learn more about their favorite parts of their research, why they became interested in anthropology, and fun facts about them!


Sarah Giusti

Sarah Giusti

Entry into program: 2024

Q&A

What sparked your interest in Anthropology/Archaeology?

I’ve always loved it, even before I knew what it was. I would sit out recess in elementary school to go to the library, where I would read about archaeological discoveries and mythology from many different cultures. When I went to college, I fell in love with cultural anthropology. I became interested in religious systems and how they worked- how they define and influence societies and individuals in positive and negative ways.

What do you do in your downtime? Share something interesting about yourself!

I love playing around with makeup, cooking, baking, and getting tattoos. I am currently trying to learn how to knit.