Anchorage

zero English. Despite knowing very little English, I got a bilingual teaching assistant job in Idaho Falls, Idaho. This experience allowed me to become familiar with teaching in this country and to improve my English. My second experience was in Anchorage, Alaska, where I taught with a temporary 1-year certificate. During this time, I had to pass a required test to get certified. After failing this test five times, I felt frustrated, sad, and anxious. Nevertheless, I didn’t lose faith. Due to an…

When one thinks of an adolescent becoming an adult in America, one may think of graduating high school and then college, and later starting a career. Chris McCandless, however, mainly refused this concept, and sought a different idea all together, one that primarily included living in the wilderness. Although his journey concluded in death, Chris McCandless, through rejecting the norms of American society, succeeded in his version of a fulfilling life. McCandless did so by persuading the people…

impossible labyrinth of methods, rules, and requirements. Many students including myself, struggle with these concepts. Even after having a background with college level English courses, both of which I was enrolled in at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), the struggle continues. In my own experience, frustration has always easily mounted due to the fact that I have always struggled to become comfortable with the skills I already have. Adopting a new skill or concept seemed like a…

Chloe Duke 10/10/15 Ak Studies My memory of the Spanish Influenza Epidemic in Alaska is very vivid in my mind. I remember hearing about it first happening in the lower 48. To be more specific in Boston and then how it spread the flu to Philadelphia all spreading from shipyard to shipyard, boat to boat, person to person. On September 17, a ship docked at the Puget Sound Naval Station, which is near Seattle, Washington, where longshoremen loaded steamships that happened to be bound for…

Capital City of Rape In the article by the Atlantic, a news reporter Sara Bernard wrote an article titled “Rape Culture in the Alaskan Wilderness.” Readers are introduced to some touching stories about rape of innocent children and women’s in the great state of Alaska, which is part of American territory. The writer Started the article by mentioning a story of a girl named Jane in the article, who was touched and raped by more than one people she new before, either one of her drunk…

forests, coffee and chocolate everywhere, and lots of adventure activities. I anticipated being able to communicate easily with English. These perspectives would prove to be wrong in nearly every way! A week after I graduated from my high school in Anchorage, Alaska, we left for San Jose. We were on a dreaded red eye,…

ACCOUNTING FOR AIRLINE FREQUENT FLYER PROGRAMS: MANAGEMENT INCENTIVES AND FINANCIAL REPORTING IMPACTS May 2012 Brian J. Franklin, BBA Accounting ‘12, College of Business and Public Policy, University of Alaska Anchorage, 3211 Providence Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508, 907-268-4233 Ext. 401, bfranklin@frontiertutoring.com ABSTRACT The obligation to provide free or reduced-fare travel to passengers who redeem their accrued frequent flyer program (FFP) benefits represents a significant liability on…

Usually all earthquakes happen the same, but the way an earthquake actually occurs is such a spectacular process that everyone should get to know. They are created by many active fault zones within the Earth (Fronabarger). Most earthquakes are made along faults, tectonic plate boundary zones, or even along mid-oceanic ridges (Pidwirny). Small earthquakes can be caused by volcanic activity, landslides, mine blasts, and nuclear experiments (Science Daily). Sun and moon cause tremors by creating…

Ever just wanted a job where there would be minimal people interaction but still get to help others? A pathologist’s career may just be the job. Being a pathologist deals not just with helping others, but with many years of schooling, along with many different job options, figuring out one's salary, knowing where to work, and the pros and cons of being a pathologist. Before getting into any job, some research is needed to know what a job requires and is about. Let's start by knowing what classes…

Golden Gate Bridge Gwen Stilson, Mira Sands, John Del Rivo, Cosme Chavez Period 1, Science 8 March 9, 2015 Question 1: When and Why was the Bridge Built? - Mira The construction of the Golden Gate bridge commenced on January 5, 1933, and its purpose is to connect San Francisco to Marin County across the Golden Gate Strait, which links San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean. At an amazing 8981 ft. (2737 m) long, it was the worlds largest suspension until 1964,…