- Chandler

Alaska Is...  

        Alaska is the 49th state of America, to most of you anyways. To me, it is a whole new world. It can be anything really. It can be a breath of fresh air as you hike through its mountains. It can be a place to fish and have fun with friends. These are just some of the things that Alaska can be. Maybe Alaska really is a place where anything is possible, or maybe it could be that way in any place if you are on your own as a young adult for the first time with all of your friends, but I wouldnít want to be on my own any other place because Alaska has views and nature like no other, that make your mind almost explode when you see them. Alaska is also the only place where you can sit on a grassy ground and not hear a single sound. This is what Alaska is to me.

Final Reflections

Alaska has been the best experience ever! It has had a great positive effect in many others and me. We have all matured a lot by being here. While I have been here, I have accomplished so much. I ran a 10K for the first time, climbed mountains, and made so many new friends. I love Alaska and all the opportunities and experiences that make it Alaska.