OSU does participate in the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE). The benefit is awarded competitively to a limited number of qualifying students as a scholarship. Non-resident tuition at OSU is not reduced based on state of residence. What is WUE tuition for Oregon State University? Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Program FAQ […]
Antarctica takes the title for the top 4 coldest places on earth, but Russia and Greenland aren’t far behind Alaska, with lows of -69.8°C (-93°F) and -69.4°C (-92.9°F) respectively. Antarctica may be cold, but it’s far from the coldest environment humans have endured. Is Alaska warmer than Antarctica? With the […]
In terms of extreme heat, no place holds a candle to Dallol, the hottest place on earth. Located in the sizzling Danakil Depression (a geological landform sunken below the surrounding area), it can reach a boiling 145 degrees in the sun. What is the hottest city in the world today? […]
“In the summer, Alaskans like to have blackout curtains and sleeping masks,” Drewitz said. “They help keep the room dark.” The only problem is, since indoor temperatures can get so warm in the summer, you need some airflow from the outdoors to make it more bearable if you don’t have […]
Unfortunately, Alaska is also known for being one of the most expensive states. As of January 2021, the cost of living in Alaska was 24.09% higher than the national average. How much money do you need to live comfortably in Alaska? Typical Expenses 1 ADULT 2 ADULTS (1 WORKING) 0 […]
Before a discussion of highly competitive merit awards for OSU students, it should be said that the University Honors Program is extremely selective despite its large enrollment. Our estimate of the average new SAT score for current students is 1470-1490, with an average ACT of 32-33. How do you get […]
For about 10 percent of the Alaska population, though, the consequences of extended darkness go beyond a spreading waistline. These people suffer from a form of depression known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), said Anchorage psychologist Caryl Boehnert. Do people in Alaska have SAD? In stark contrast to equatorial parts […]
Alaska’s most common natural disasters include: severe winter storms. wildfires. floods. earthquakes. landslides. tsunamis. power outages. volcanoes. What types of natural disasters happen in Alaska? Alaska is one of five Pacific states in the United States especially vulnerable to tsunamis, which can be triggered by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, submarine landslides, […]
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The total crime in Anchorage, Alaska, is 121 percent higher than the national average. The violent crime rate alone is 228 percent higher than the national average. Anchorage, though fairly wealthy, has some of the highest crime rates in the country. Is Anchorage the most dangerous city in the United […]
The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Corvallis is 1 in 30. Based on FBI crime data, Corvallis is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Oregon, Corvallis has a crime rate that is higher than 84% of the state’s cities […]
Felons who can prove they have been rehabilitated either because of a deferral or conditional discharge or because the felony has been expunged or pardoned do not have to apply for Criminal Rehabilitation. Even having a felony arrest on their record can prevent legal entry. Can you travel to Alaska […]
Five Russian families moved to the Kenai Peninsula, living in tents while they built their geographically-isolated community, Nikolaevsk, between 1968 and 1970. Now, in 2013, Nikolaevsk remains a small village in Alaska of about 350 people. Are there Russian descendents in Alaska? The names of numerous Alaskan communities derive from […]
Canada has a larger land mass than the United States. The land area of Canada is 3, 855, 103 square miles compared to America’s 3, 794, 083, making Canada 1.6% larger that the States. Which country is larger the USA or Canada? Note that the U.S. has a greater land […]
Canada is colder than the U.S on average as well as the lowest temperature of all times. However, some places in the USA, such as Alaska is colder than some places in Canada, such as Toronto to name one such place. Is Alaska the coldest state in the world? Alaska. […]