From a tour guide at the Rutgers Geology Museum to an archaeological scientist in Germany, Joe Mezza's journey is a testament to following your passion. Thanks to a Fulbright grant, this Rutgers alum is now pursuing his master's degree at the University of Tübingen, specializing in geoarchaeology. His research focuses on something straight out of a movie: studying ancient DNA preservation in cave sediments.🧬 Beyond his studies, Joe is embracing life abroad—making friends from around the world, learning German, and exploring the beautiful Swabian Alb mountain range. His path shows how a single research opportunity can lead to a global adventure! #rutgers #rutgersuniversity #fulbright #geoarchaeology #archaeology #germany #studyabroad #alumni #studentsuccess