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Do you like your college?

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werd.
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I'm a junior in high school right now and am starting to look at colleges. I know everyone says don't go to a college for the skiing, but I at least want to go somewhere that I can ski even if the mountain isn't that great. So if you guys could help me and a bunch of other NSers who I'm sure are in a similar position to me out by answering a few questions about your college that would be sweet.

I'd like to know stuff like what kind of grades/SAT scores you need to get in, how far away are the closest mountains and are they any good, overall how do you like it etc. Thanks
Feb 18 2014 4:16PM
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Aidan-G
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My college sucks. Stay away
Feb 18 2014 4:17PM
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theabortionator
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Find a good spot to ski. Buy a house there. Skip college. Charge NSers beer or food to stay on couch at said house. Live the good life.
Feb 18 2014 4:19PM
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swaggerboi
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Penn state is a magical place full of swag but the skiing isn't that great
Feb 18 2014 4:22PM
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Peter.
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go to a good school, skiing comes second
Feb 18 2014 4:23PM
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werd.
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I'm not going to a college that doesn't have any skiing at all. I don't care if the skiing isn't great but skiing is one of the few things that I couldn't live without for 4 years, especially knowing that after college when I get a job my ski days are very limited. I'm pretty sure I'll be able to find a great school for me that also has a mountain near it
Feb 18 2014 4:53PM
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SHIZ
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University of Pittsburgh at J-Town 5 min away from my house and 45 min away from 7springs. Good school with good skiing pretty close.
Feb 18 2014 5:19PM
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cope+
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Don't come to MSU, the skiings sucks. It doesn't snow and its just cold.
Feb 18 2014 9:22PM
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DaveJ
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I was going to go there but didn't i go to St. Vincent and it sucks I hate it only thing to look forward to is skiing at Springs
Feb 18 2014 9:44PM
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cope+
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go here
Feb 18 2014 10:01PM
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first_rodeo
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do I like my college: no

do I like the job it got me: yes

Feb 18 2014 10:11PM
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.Hugo.
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I have the best college

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Feb 18 2014 10:13PM
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werd.
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nice try
Feb 19 2014 12:16AM
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Aidan-G
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You sure you can get into a college? I mean you can't even spell 'word' right
Feb 19 2014 12:18AM
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werd.
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it's my name spelled backwards. also to give some more details i live in pennsylvania, and would prefer to stay on the east coast so I don't have to fly back and forth from home. And not trying to sound like that guy who doesn't care about getting the best education possible, but i reeaaallly would like to go somewhere that has any skiing within 30 minutes or less (doesn't matter if it's shitty as long as they at least have a park)
Feb 19 2014 12:28AM
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Wallisch_pl
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You literally posted a thread a week ago asking for help on an assignment
Feb 19 2014 12:29AM
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Aidan-G
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Drew isn't a name
Feb 19 2014 12:30AM
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werd.
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i know :(
Feb 19 2014 12:58AM
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Chubz.
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Ha
Feb 19 2014 1:29AM
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Stose
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I go to the university of Oregon. The school is good. Sports are insanely fun to watch. Weather is just okay. Our freestyle ski team is basically just a bunch of kids who like to hang out and shred bachelor. Overall it's good for skiing and also great as a school
Feb 19 2014 1:45AM
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esotericjive
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This is what I'm looking for
Feb 19 2014 1:40PM
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KravtZ
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Middlebury in VT has its own ski hill i think? Or maybe thats dartmouth? Either way both very highly regarded schools with excellent academics and skiing nearby
Feb 19 2014 2:33PM
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first_rodeo
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are you even in school yet?

I have a salary position for analytic internship

Feb 19 2014 2:42PM
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Wallisch_pl
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if you count pre-k school then yes
Feb 19 2014 5:03PM
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Gnarwall
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I go to an auxiliary campus of the University of Washington, and it kicks the shit out of the main campus.
Feb 19 2014 5:35PM
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Aaaron.
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hate it here
Feb 19 2014 7:18PM
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~bagelz~
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uw bothell?
i got my fake id from a dude who goes there.
im going to go to msu next year unless i get a better scholarship from a school in colorado.
reasons for that school:
1)honors college
2)engineering
3)good skiing
4)good partying
Feb 19 2014 9:02PM
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.Hugo.
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Every college has good partying. If someone says theirs doesn't, they aren't good at partying.

Except some community colleges
Feb 19 2014 9:05PM
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Gnarwall
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Yup. There's an awesome environmental program at UWB. My biggest class has been 48 kids and the profs know everyone by name, even the freshmen. Also helps that we have a big wetland on campus, and are really close to some decent forested areas. I've taken a few classes at the main campus. Most of the buildings are really shitty and old, and the profs don't really care. I will say that my experience in music school at the main campus has been pretty awesome though.
Feb 19 2014 9:22PM
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SkiFreshPow
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I go to the University of Puget Sound. I'm a sophomore and I like it more and more every semester.
Feb 20 2014 12:18AM
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werd.
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I'm gonna bump this cuz I'd love to hear about more colleges. Just tell me what college you go to, do you like it, and the closest mountain/how far away it is. Thanks for any replies
Feb 24 2014 9:45PM
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DolphinClit
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We are friends, I totally agree. Its one of the best decisions ive ever made coming here, other than the skiing...but the ski club here goes on trips every three weeks basically and some are fucking sick. We've been to Mont Tremblant the past 2 years place is awesome. They are going to Jackson Hole for SB
Feb 24 2014 9:53PM
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gotti
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Im going to bowdoin, sugarloaf is 50 mins away hopefully ill get some laps
Feb 24 2014 9:56PM
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beardedman
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Northern Michigan University.

Love it here in the U.P.

-Marquette Mountain is 5 minutes away with an amazing park
-Good education for a good price
-Really cool people and Marquette is just an awesome place
-Tons of outdoors activities to do all 4 seasons.
-Right on Lake Superior
-Really good mountain biking trails all through the U.P.
-And last but not least Mt. Bohemia is a hidden gem only 2 hours away where it dumps up all winter long, in the keweenaw peninsula, they dont groom, and you can shred some really great powder. Oh yeah and a season pass is $99.


Feb 24 2014 10:11PM
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Download-My-Apps
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I need to be in a place where I can do the things I love to be happy. I had some of the best days of skiing in my life while in Uni. If skiing is a priority for you right now don't stop doing it for school.
Feb 24 2014 10:25PM
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Download-My-Apps
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I did my undergrad and am doing my masters at UBC. Tuition is still affordable for americans. This year I've been on snow 3-5 days per week between Whistler and Seymour, (some of that was coaching). Its all about time management, but skiing can be done while studying.
Feb 24 2014 10:28PM
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s-hand
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I go to Pitt and I love it.  an hour from springs and we have a pretty rad club that attracts multitudes of park riders.  the feel of the campus is also really nice--youre in the city but not downtown so it is not too overwhelming
Feb 24 2014 11:08PM
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Forcillo
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Are you senior in HS or do you already go there?
Feb 24 2014 11:13PM
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werd.
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Awesome post, thank you so much. Mountain that's 5 mins away for a good price? Sounds like this and Appalachian state university are my top choices right now
Feb 25 2014 9:12AM
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beardedman
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If you pick up your pass in like mid summer its around $250ish. People hit urban around town a lot too and you can always find a ride to the hill if you don't have a car. I wanted a place with good skiing and not outrageously priced that still had a good education and I am really happy with choosing to come here.
Feb 25 2014 9:31AM
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Dr.Dickless
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Who says don't go to a college for skiing? No one
Feb 25 2014 11:46AM
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werd.
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Thanks for the info man sounds awesome, I looked at the school website and it'll definitely be one of the schools I consider. Do you live out of state and if you do how much do you pay for out of state tuition per year?
Feb 25 2014 12:01PM
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gotti
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senior
Feb 25 2014 12:30PM
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lIllI
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U of U is full of faggy kids who say things like "turn up," so there's that.
Feb 25 2014 12:38PM
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beardedman
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Nah I am from downstate Michigan, so I am instate. I have a close friend that is an out of state student I can ask him and shoot you a pm if you'd like.
Feb 25 2014 12:40PM
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werd.
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Still looking for schools that are very close to mountains, within 20 minutes preferably
Feb 25 2014 1:45PM
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alex=
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app state has horribly shitty snow, no vertical. good news is all the girls are easy and the partying is good. no idea how the lift rates are though
Feb 25 2014 4:47PM
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LOONEYBIN
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TURN THA FUUUUUCKKK UUUUUUPPPPPP





Feb 25 2014 5:09PM
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Piste.Off
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Good skiing or good school, pick one. No half decent college has good skiing within 20 minutes and no half decent ski hill has a good school within 20 minutes.
Feb 25 2014 5:15PM
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werd.
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I find this hard to believe. Also it doesn't have to be great skiing. I'm just looking for somethings that's close and has at least a decent park
Feb 25 2014 5:27PM
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.AR6rider.
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Florida State
Feb 25 2014 5:28PM
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