Throughout the course of my short seventeen years, I have grown and learned many things. I grew up in a small rural town called Elk Creek. There are no strangers in Elk Creek; people sleep with their doors unlocked and their windows open. Everyone who has grown up in a small town can agree that friendship and community become a second nature trait. Although I have copious amounts of love and respect for where I grew up; I believe that I do not belong there. Elk Creek is a scenic vista with very few jobs, new ideas, and opportunities. I firmly believe that going to the University of Alaska Fairbanks will expand my knowledge, open my mind, and help me change the world.
Small towns have their pros and cons. Being able to walk to your neighbor's
Small towns have their pros and cons. Being able to walk to your neighbor's