Voices of Ancient Egypt

"I Almost Didn't Sign Up" — What Held Students Back and What Changed

May 17, 2026·14 min
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In this episode of Voices of Ancient Egypt, Dr. Melinda Nelson-Hurst addresses the common doubts and hesitations that keep many people from pursuing their passion for hieroglyphs. Drawing on her decades of experience as an Egyptologist, she explains why feeling unsure is not a "stop sign" but often a sign that you will be a diligent, detail-oriented student. Listeners will hear inspiring stories of students who, despite having no prior language experience or very little free time, transitione...

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