I’m 23 and live on a remote island off the coast of Alaska. There are more conveniences than people expect.

When I first moved to a remote island off the coast of Alaska, I expected everyday life to be full of inconveniences.

Although my island is one of the largest in the US, it’s mostly untouched wilderness and accessible only by plane or boat.

The community I live in is also quite small, with just over 5,000 people.

Before I arrived, I pictured having incredibly limited access to basic necessities, struggling to order anything online, and constantly having to leave the island whenever I needed to buy groceries or run errands.

Fortunately, since arriving here a year ago, I’ve been able to do everything I need to do more easily than expected — though I’ve had to adjust how I plan and execute certain tasks.

Most of all, I’ve learned that convenience doesn’t necessarily mean having endless options right outside my door.