As a follow up to my story, I didn’t want to be in Alaska for two years. But…I still ended up in cold Iowa for two years. 🥴

Listen, it wasn’t initially planned! But recruiters from ACT, Inc. (the testing company) were recruiting as well. They said if I just applied based on my degree and GRE scores, I’ll get accepted and will receive an internship/assistantship to work at ACT. Do I look stupid to turn down that opportunity? Laughable. I’m not stupid at all! So I applied. Got accepted into the University of Iowa and worked at ACT.