We recently moved to the area 5 months ago, and as an outgoing individual and a parent as well, I’ve immediately noticed the lack of events in the area. Not just for children, but adults also. I’m curious to hear from others what events could be fun, and useful for the area. Better planned markets? Fun events where a single ticket price would include everything for the planned events? Children’s activities- nerf battles/dances/balls/tea parties, themed adult dinners, speed dating, etc. I would love feedback from the community as planning events is something I have thorough experience with, and excitement for when planning large events for the community.

Hello!

Life happened and I ended up taking a gap year between high school and college. I’ve been spending the year doing seasonal work and traveling. I’m interested in both wildlife bio/marine bio, and am having trouble picking a school. I worked in Seward this past summer and absolutely fell in love with it. I know summer is an entirely different ballgame in AK, but I don’t have too much trouble adapting to somewhat cold weather. Juneau looks decently similar to Seward, just a bit more isolated so I know I would really enjoy it. However, UAS only seems to offer environmental science/marine bio, while UAF has both and seems to have a better reputation. I’m also very interested in Antarctic/Arctic science! Normally I wouldn’t be concerned but I do plan on applying to grad school at some point so I want to make sure I’m not screwing myself over. I’m a bit worried about living in Fairbanks. I’ve never participated in winter sports, won’t have a car or a ton of money, so I’m not sure what exactly daily life is like. And of course the cold and dark sounds very unappealing (although the northern lights seems like a pretty epic bonus). Basically, does anyone find the cold worth it to study wildlife in Fairbanks? If I chose UAS and got a marine biology degree, would I be less competitive than those with a general zoology/wildlife bio degree when applying for jobs!

Any advice from current or former students (or just anyone with knowledge about these schools) would be greatly appreciated!

hi everyone! I’m thinking of visiting the week/weekend before thanksgiving, read a few posts about early November but deciding between Fairbanks and anchorage. is this a decent time to visit? how many days would I need and what would you recommend between the two cities? It’s easier to get to anchorage but open to Fairbanks if it’s more worth the trip. how is the uber/public transportation system out there in case driving is rough? TIA!

Edit: open to early December as well