Village Life
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Consider living in a village on the Arctic Ocean, isolated from civilization with desolate tundra, and temperatures dropping at least -65 degrees Fahrenheit. As you look outside, everything you see is covered in at least 4 ½ feet of snow. Believe it or not, Barrow is home to at least 4,212 residents. Many of these residents rely on subsistence hunting. So, you are probably wondering, “What’s a girl like me doing in a place like this? “
It is a fact that the weather is erratic. At times, with zero visibility, the fog makes it impossible for transportation to happen. During the summer, the marvel known as the “Midnight Sun” occurs and the sun does not set for 82-83 days. With this weather condition, aluminum foil is a handy tool in avoiding sunlight during the late hours. For someone who was brought up in Hawaii, “I'm doing pretty well for adapting to the environment, wouldn't you think?”
Having said, “I do not live in an igloo or own a polar bear as a pet.” For over twelve years, my family and I have resided in Barrow. To be honest, moving to Barrow has taught me beyond what books and a classroom education would ever provide. Being in Barrow and experiencing the culture has helped me appreciate the small things life has to offer. I have subsisted without the essential necessities of life and I've adapted.
Presently, I am a sophomore in the Social Work Program enrolled at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. I believe that my chosen occupation will empower me to fulfill my desire to help others and better humanity little at a time. In the beginning of my college carrier, I was transition into the college life style i.e. being on my own, finding a common ground between work and school and adjusting to an independent lifestyle that hindered me to complete my first two semesters strong. It has taken a lot of searching and self-identifying to be where I am today. Being away from home and living in an unfamiliar place wouldn’t hinder my abilities to reach
Consider living in a village on the Arctic Ocean, isolated from civilization with desolate tundra, and temperatures dropping at least -65 degrees Fahrenheit. As you look outside, everything you see is covered in at least 4 ½ feet of snow. Believe it or not, Barrow is home to at least 4,212 residents. Many of these residents rely on subsistence hunting. So, you are probably wondering, “What’s a girl like me doing in a place like this? “
It is a fact that the weather is erratic. At times, with zero visibility, the fog makes it impossible for transportation to happen. During the summer, the marvel known as the “Midnight Sun” occurs and the sun does not set for 82-83 days. With this weather condition, aluminum foil is a handy tool in avoiding sunlight during the late hours. For someone who was brought up in Hawaii, “I'm doing pretty well for adapting to the environment, wouldn't you think?”
Having said, “I do not live in an igloo or own a polar bear as a pet.” For over twelve years, my family and I have resided in Barrow. To be honest, moving to Barrow has taught me beyond what books and a classroom education would ever provide. Being in Barrow and experiencing the culture has helped me appreciate the small things life has to offer. I have subsisted without the essential necessities of life and I've adapted.
Presently, I am a sophomore in the Social Work Program enrolled at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. I believe that my chosen occupation will empower me to fulfill my desire to help others and better humanity little at a time. In the beginning of my college carrier, I was transition into the college life style i.e. being on my own, finding a common ground between work and school and adjusting to an independent lifestyle that hindered me to complete my first two semesters strong. It has taken a lot of searching and self-identifying to be where I am today. Being away from home and living in an unfamiliar place wouldn’t hinder my abilities to reach