Undergraduate Research Challenge Internship Program

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What to bring with you

Any necessary prescription medicine.
Alarm clock.
A student ID (for discounted gym membership and using library).
TWO forms of photo ID (Student ID, passport, social security card, Driver's license, etc).
Phone card (for long distance).
Favorite music and a way to listen.
Books, movies, and the like.
Clothes for ANY weather conditions (from 90F and sunny to 30F and snowy).
Sport equipment such as frisbees and baseball gloves (can also be checked out from the dorm).
Mosquito headnet if you plan on camping a lot.
A good sleeping bag, pad, tent, backpack, and daypack. Tents are available for rental from the Outdoor Adventures office, and are included with most of the tours, but supplies are limited.
Waterproof hiking boots and good hiking socks.
Rain gear.
Water bottle.
Sunglasses.
If you have something you ‘can’t live without’ please bring it along!
Many interns bring a notebook computer for personal use. ARSC provides a desktop workstation (or other system, as specified by the mentor). The dorms and ARSC provides wireless Internet for your use.
A great attitude and a determination to combine learning and having fun!

Note: There is regular Borough bus service to most points of interest (including shopping and other locations) from the Wood Student Center. You can learn about bus routes online.

Arctic Region Supercomputing Center
PO Box 756020, Fairbanks, AK 99775 | voice: 907-450-8600 | email: