Certainly. Barrow residents are warm and welcoming, and encourage staff to participate in and learn about the native way of life.

Barrow has a relaxed environment where you can read and watch movies in your home; or you can be busy every night of the week at cultural activities, science related talks, events at the schools, classes at the community college, craft groups, working out, or socializing with friends.

Amsterdam, Holland is at the top of the list, followed by Oakland/San Francsisco California OR Santa Cruz California. Next would be Seattle, home of Seattle Hempfest..the largest Hemp Awareness Rally on earth.

The activities and programs available for the children are quite impressive. Children of all ages will find numerous activities available for them. In addition the Westin Kid's Club is great way for your kids to have lots of fun and for you to get a well-deserved rest. Please note that there is a charge for using the Kid's Club.

Depends on the region. People is friendly, more so in rural environments (not different from anywhere in the world, actually) but that's another subject. As far as infraestructures for hikers (trails, lodging...) go, there are areas with strong hiking tradition and others without. Recreational hiking is more popular in the mountainous areas and near the big cities. In general, hiking means day-hiking; multi-day backpacking is not as popular.

Yes. The hospital runs a dental clinic. There are also several dentists who have private practices in Barrow on a part-time basis.

Many newly admitted students express nervousness about finding housing in the Cambridge/Boston area but, while it can present challenges to some, rest assured that something will and always does work out! You can find many listings at the Harvard Housing Office at 7 Holyoke St. (bring along information showing you are a Harvard student in order to get in). Additionally, Craigslist is a popular alternative in finding affordable and nearby housing.

Our experienced staff can prepare a Promissory Note and a Mortgage Note (Deed of Trust in some states) in two to three days for a reasonable fee. You file the necessary document with the County Recorders Office (in the county the asset is located) and you can have your assets encumbered within a week.

There are services who will help you find what you are looking for, e.g., All About Apartments, Lansing Rental Guide. You can also call one of the large management companies and ask for their advice.

Friendly fire is one of the most dangerous types. It is when friends or allies mistake you for enemy and shoot at you, or when your own or allied artillery make a mistake about location and drop shells on you or when supporting aircraft make a position error and drop napalm or bombs on you. In any event you wind up dead or injured by the actions of your 'friends'. The famous American Civil War General "Stonewall" Jackson was killed by 'friendly fire'.

The Dental Director has been in Barrow seven years. The two Staff Dentists were hired within the last 18 months and were recruited through the dental externship program. In this program the dental clinic hosts 4th year dental students for a three to six week externship. During this time, students are able to experience Barrow and learn about the Inupiat culture. They complete orientation and standardization in Barrow and then go to a remote village to provide dental care with a staff dentist.

Barrow is the main service area for the North Slope and therefore has many services. There is a community college, government offices, a utility office, post office, several grocery stores and a convenience store, medical services, schools, a hardware store, video stores, restaurants, car repair services, a library, and a heritage center.

It is legal for a non-native resident of the North Slope to hunt caribou, geese, and to fish. It is recommended to inquire with UIC and the North Slope Borough for permits and proper land use.