I think I've probably been asked about a hundred times now why I'm moving to Eek, Alaska. There are several reasons. First a professional goal: I want my PhD. The program I want is competitive and teaching somewhere like this will give me an edge. Second, a practical goal: I have a lot of student loans, and they can be forgiven for working in rural Alaska. Third, a personal goal: how cool will it be to live in Alaska? (both literally and figuratively).
So, I got online and started checking out schools in Alaska. I went to the ATP job fair in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and starting interviewing. I actually didn't think I got the job because they made me wait about 3 weeks to offer it. Luckily, they did offer it! Since the job offer my inbox has been flooded with paperwork that has to be done soon.
I have about a million questions that need to be answered. Like what do I take? What do I leave? Banking? Is Michelle Lange, right? Do I really need to trade furs and pelts, or do they accept Visa? These are all questions that I have, and hopefully will get answered before I go.
If any of you have questions, feel free to ask!
