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CHORIZO
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I have been accepted to MSU in bozeman. I also plan on applying to university of utah and cu boulder. I live in colorado so i know what the skiing will be like if i go to cu, but what is MSU and U of U like? pick for me NS because i am not an adult
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Sep 3 2015 7:15PM
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OregonDead
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You should also apply to some private colleges. Pick at least one or two that have a good reputation. Sometimes the scholarships available at private schools can make it less expensive than a public University. If you know alumni they can probably get you an application fee waiver so it really won't hurt to apply and keep your options open. Also look into community colleges since they will probably have the exact same lower division classes for a lower cost and smaller class sizes than your public schools. Around here students students can get free community college tuition if they have a high enough high school GPA and test scores.
Sep 3 2015 8:01PM
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crotchvent
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Just go to clown college.
Sep 3 2015 8:16PM
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CHORIZO
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OregonDeadYou should also apply to some private colleges. Pick at least one or two that have a good reputation. Sometimes the scholarships available at private schools can make it less expensive than a public University. If you know alumni they can probably get you an application fee waiver so it really won't hurt to apply and keep your options open. Also look into community colleges since they will probably have the exact same lower division classes for a lower cost and smaller class sizes than your public schools. Around here students students can get free community college tuition if they have a high enough high school GPA and test scores.


i really wanted to go to cmc for that reason but my dad has wayyyy too high expectations of me so he wants me to go to a reputable university
Sep 3 2015 8:58PM
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YoungGun.
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ANUSTARTi really wanted to go to cmc for that reason but my dad has wayyyy too high expectations of me so he wants me to go to a reputable university


Don't let him control your life, man. (Unless he's paying for it, then you don't have much of a choice). Everybody expected me to go to college but I'm getting ready to enlist in the Marines. Just do what looks best, because you only get one chance. CMC would be a lot of fun.
Sep 3 2015 9:11PM
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UphillIce
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They're all good schools. Since you have CO residency, I'd be tempted by CU for cost control, but MSU out of state doesn't look much more expensive than CU instate. I'd apply to the other two and see who gives you the best package. They're all awesome schools with great skiing somewhat nearby, so you can't really go wrong.
Sep 3 2015 9:34PM
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JAHpow
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Bozeman you get big sky an hour away and bridger bowl a half hour away.
Sep 3 2015 9:40PM
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CHORIZO
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you sound like my friend robert. he went to park city once and is always raging a massive utah boner and telling me how fantastic it is. chill i am also deciding based on scholarships cuz my parents will be paying for it
Sep 3 2015 11:01PM
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JGWI
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What is your dads definition of "reputable"? Sure, all those schools are great but they're not exactly anymore head turning than a community college when it comes to LE courses.
Sep 3 2015 11:13PM
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Dadcore
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Colorado boulder seemed too fratty when I visited but it depends what OP wants
Sep 3 2015 11:49PM
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CHORIZO
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deNebWhat is your dads definition of "reputable"? Sure, all those schools are great but they're not exactly anymore head turning than a community college when it comes to LE courses.


I think the main thing is my brother went to CMC for 2 years then transferred to CSU. He then joined the engineering program but was behind since he wasnt in it since the beginning and now hes gonna be in college for a total of 6 years. My dad wants me to just get 4 years and be done and he thinks if i go to CMC i will be in college for a lot longer. (he doesnt want to pay for a lot of schooling)
DadcoreColorado boulder seemed too fratty when I visited but it depends what OP wants


I agree. All the douchy seniors at my highschool go there now and CU is not much closer to the mountains than where i am now. I just want to be able to go take some laps after class and spend as much time possible in the mountains
Sep 4 2015 12:55AM
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DirtYStylE
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ITT Tech

I hear you get to take a field trip to Scientology museum
Sep 6 2015 12:38AM
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ThaLorax
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Why would you not include CSU on that list?
Sep 6 2015 3:29AM
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eastAR5
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NO DONT LISTEN TO ANYONE, JUST FUCKING AT LEAST SEE IF YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO BECOME A ENTREE TO SENIOR LEVEL DEVELOPER (WRITING CODE/PROGRAMMING) , ITS NOT AS GAY AS IT SOUNDS!!!!!


All you need, or sorry.. all I needed was a few pills, and a cappuccino, a nice seat with a view of any slays that came through the door b4 I had my new girlfriend, and my macbook, an iPad, headphones, more pills...

haha no but for real, WHY do you need to go to college in say, Utah? Go there, do your thing, create your own schedule if you are capable of that if not then nvm

But so people out of college, even really good ones better than any you are going to get into (no offense) STILL struggle with their job life situation.


I say go fucking big, or go home and cry to your fat ugly wife (future) about how much money you don't make and how u can't imagine being able to afford to ski!!! and shop at walmart, and all that white trash ish/


Nah, listen to our reality in 2015. Im just procratinsting myself so i have no idea why I'm mranting about this, but it really blows my mind to the fullest extent how ignorant people are.


UNLESS YOU CAN AND DO GET INTO A "NAME BRAND RESUME SCHOOL" - aka Harvard, Princton, Brown, Stanford, and most of the other world renewed ivy leage schools..

the reason isn't because you will actually necessarily come out any "smarter" or "Better equipped" for any particular job necessarily at all....... but guess what, bam, drop that H-bomb on the education section of your resume or w/e u did up big and with purpose - its so you can just stroll into a job that comes with its own Tesla for many companies, and its still no where what you can make when you decide to take the leap into the free market and build something of your own.......


Not saying you have a chance of creating the next Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram etc. but even some of those are relatively very simple coding situations - at least Snapchat and instagram, or parts of it.

Just saying, be on the look out always be curious and guess what you can fucking HAVE SEX WITH AS MANY GIRLS AS UR DICK CAN TAKE B4 IT GOES CHAFFCITY and hurts.. and ball out, and the difference is:

When college is over, so are most of those guys lives. Just being dead honest. Seen it happen myself to so many people.

Even if you created 1 niche chosen (via Google analytics and Longtail ) , where the search per month , at least in the USA is
Sep 6 2015 5:34AM
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robbinJAHood
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these are my top 3 schools so I'm also looking for advice on them!
Sep 6 2015 10:06AM
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GreeenTea
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CU definitely has a bunch of frat douches but there is also a ton of really chill people up here. There's a lot of stuff you can do up here too with Chautauqua park being so close and parties if thats your thing. I don't think you can go wrong with any of your choices tho man. I personally just chose CU over MSU because of the in-state tuition.
Sep 6 2015 11:52AM
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CHORIZO
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ThaLoraxWhy would you not include CSU on that list?


I like csu but it is too far from the mountains. My whole goal is to be closer. Plus the ski traffic on i70 sucks nuts and it would be another hour and a half once i got through that
Sep 6 2015 11:54AM
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Peter.
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you're fucked now because of that MIP

community college here you come
Sep 6 2015 11:54AM
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ThaLorax
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ANUSTARTI like csu but it is too far from the mountains. My whole goal is to be closer. Plus the ski traffic on i70 sucks nuts and it would be another hour and a half once i got through that


If you're picking a college not by it's quality of education, but by its proximity to skiing, then you shouldn't be going to college yet. Granted, I chose colleges that were close to skiing, but I chose colleges that had my program that were also close to skiing. Not skiing that has colleges close by. CU is cool if it has the program you want to get into. CSU is cool too amd cheaper and you can go backcountry skiing faster than resort skiing.
Sep 6 2015 12:54PM
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SterlingArcher
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ThaLoraxIf you're picking a college not by it's quality of education, but by its proximity to skiing, then you shouldn't be going to college yet. Granted, I chose colleges that were close to skiing, but I chose colleges that had my program that were also close to skiing. Not skiing that has colleges close by. CU is cool if it has the program you want to get into. CSU is cool too amd cheaper and you can go backcountry skiing faster than resort skiing.


CSU is great like he said but watch out for the wannabe student cops or whatever who yell at you for riding your bike around campus
Sep 6 2015 1:03PM
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CHORIZO
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ThaLoraxIf you're picking a college not by it's quality of education, but by its proximity to skiing, then you shouldn't be going to college yet. Granted, I chose colleges that were close to skiing, but I chose colleges that had my program that were also close to skiing. Not skiing that has colleges close by. CU is cool if it has the program you want to get into. CSU is cool too amd cheaper and you can go backcountry skiing faster than resort skiing.


Well i dont know what i wasnt to study so i figured id find my calling while skiing. If i could have my way i would go to cmc and get my general credits done for cheaper, but my dad doesnt wantme to do that
Sep 6 2015 1:50PM
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ThaLorax
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ANUSTARTWell i dont know what i wasnt to study so i figured id find my calling while skiing. If i could have my way i would go to cmc and get my general credits done for cheaper, but my dad doesnt wantme to do that


College is a waste of your parents money if you dont know what you want to focus on.
Sep 6 2015 1:56PM
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SterlingArcher
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ANUSTARTWell i dont know what i wasnt to study so i figured id find my calling while skiing. If i could have my way i would go to cmc and get my general credits done for cheaper, but my dad doesnt wantme to do that


Went to CMC Alpine for a bit and transferred out. In all honesty I probably spent more time stumbling around in an intoxicated stupor on Lincoln Ave, parties at buff pass, and skiing all day than taking my education seriously. That being said.. it's easy to get distracted there unless you have amazing restraint and can keep to your priorities. Not an awful school.. but you get what you pay for
Sep 6 2015 1:58PM
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gapersarefriends
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i'm at boise state, and you should definitely consider it. reputable, nationally ranked school that's quite a bit of fun. also you have bogus basin as a local mountain 45 minutes away, and sun valley 2 hours, mcall 2 hours, and a bunch of other resorts within 5-6
Sep 6 2015 7:57PM
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Nacho+
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Know what you should do? Not go to school for skiing. Apply to some real schools and have some aspirations in life
Sep 6 2015 9:11PM
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CHORIZO
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Nacho+Know what you should do? Not go to school for skiing. Apply to some real schools and have some aspirations in life


I am applying to dartmouth. I am interested in agriculture so thats why i like MSU and I am also interested in aeronautics so thats the reason for CU. But my dad just wants me to get it done and he feels like if i do a gap year i wont get scholarships
Sep 6 2015 10:41PM
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theabortionator
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Your mom goes to college
Sep 6 2015 10:58PM
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robbinJAHood
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people act like skiing is the only reason you chose these schools lol
Sep 7 2015 5:07AM
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SFB
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u could go to fort lewis in durango bro
Sep 7 2015 2:48PM
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SAMBLANCO
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Everyone knows if you take a year off, you probably wont go back to school
Sep 7 2015 8:46PM
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ghosthop
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MSU's out of state tuition is a sham. Not worth it unless you get a serious scholarship/finaid or go for residency. U of U is more reasonable in ease of gaining residency. I wouldn't be caught dead at CU or CSU. The money thing might not be as big of an issue if your parents are footing the bill but imo is one of the biggest things to consider, much more so than the "prestige" of your undergrad. Give me a fucking break. Seriously consider which school has a better program in what you think you want to do. Visit the schools you're interested in and think about what living there will be like. SLC and Bozeman are two very different towns. Its 4 years of one of the most important periods of your life, make sure you don't hate your day to day.

You might want to look at some schools in the east as well, UVM and Middlebury being the two obvious ones.
Sep 7 2015 9:40PM
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jensen
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I am from CO and have taken classes at CU, CMC, and graduated with a bachelors and masters from MSU. I absolutely preferred MSU over CU. Bozeman is a much more laid back town than Boulder. Boulder is snobby and douchy. I loved MSU and wouldn't change a thing about doing the majority of my schooling there.

Here are some quick thoughts:

MSU:
Pros - great skiing that isn't insanely crowded (like CO) that is within an hour. Big Sky and Bridger are both a ton of fun. They don't have the parks that summit county has but they mountains blow them out of the water. Bozeman is a really cool laid back town. Montana is in general better than CO. It is less crowded and more accessible. If you are into fishing, camping, or any other outdoor activities you really can't beat it.
Cons - not many. Some of the programs within the school are crap. Definitely focus your major on what is good there. The engineering, architecture, film, and accounting programs all have a very good reputation. I did accounting and would be happy to answer specific questions. Boulder may have a bigger party scene and more hot chicks, but if you live in Bozeman and can't find a party or chicks to hookup with that is your own damn fault.

CU:
Pros - Bigger party / stereotypical "college" scene. The hill has a bunch of good late night food places. You are closer to a big city and airport (Denver) which can have advantages. The college generally has a good reputation.
Cons - Boulder is in it's own little bubble of yuppiness. You can lose track of what is the "real world" staying there too long. I think Fort Collins is a much cooler town and college, too bad there is no good skiing close. If you are from CO (like i was) CSU is likely going to be high school 2.0.

CMC:
Pros - I took numerous classes as CMC (Steamboat) as a high school student and also taking a couple years off between college. Some classes can be awesome. Two of the best classes I ever took were astronomy and calculus at CMC because the teachers were so passionate about the subjects and the classes were very small. My credits from CMC transferred seamlessly to both CU and MSU.
Cons - CMC is really up to you to make what you want out of it. If you want to ski all day and not learn shit, well then you will probably ski all day and not learn shit. I would by no means stay at CMC for one of their degrees, but I do think transferring credits out of CMC can have big advantages.


That was super high level and can provide more specifics if you want. Feel free to PM me or ask in here.
Sep 7 2015 10:32PM
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jensen
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SammyyBEveryone knows if you take a year off, you probably wont go back to school


I can't stand this stereotype. I took two years off and all it did was make me more focused and have a stronger desire to get through college. Sometimes when you are living with your parents all through high school and you take some time off to figure it out for yourself you can find out a lot about why you want to go to college.

If you do take time off though, your parents better completely cut the rope. Pay for 100% of your own shit so you can get a little bit of a perspective to what it actually takes to be able to do what you want in your life.
Sep 7 2015 10:39PM
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ThaLorax
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SammyyBEveryone knows if you take a year off, you probably wont go back to school


I took a year off to get in state and went back.
Sep 8 2015 12:23AM
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CHORIZO
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jensenI am from CO and have taken classes at CU, CMC, and graduated with a bachelors and masters from MSU. I absolutely preferred MSU over CU. Bozeman is a much more laid back town than Boulder. Boulder is snobby and douchy. I loved MSU and wouldn't change a thing about doing the majority of my schooling there.

Here are some quick thoughts:

MSU:
Pros - great skiing that isn't insanely crowded (like CO) that is within an hour. Big Sky and Bridger are both a ton of fun. They don't have the parks that summit county has but they mountains blow them out of the water. Bozeman is a really cool laid back town. Montana is in general better than CO. It is less crowded and more accessible. If you are into fishing, camping, or any other outdoor activities you really can't beat it.
Cons - not many. Some of the programs within the school are crap. Definitely focus your major on what is good there. The engineering, architecture, film, and accounting programs all have a very good reputation. I did accounting and would be happy to answer specific questions. Boulder may have a bigger party scene and more hot chicks, but if you live in Bozeman and can't find a party or chicks to hookup with that is your own damn fault.

CU:
Pros - Bigger party / stereotypical "college" scene. The hill has a bunch of good late night food places. You are closer to a big city and airport (Denver) which can have advantages. The college generally has a good reputation.
Cons - Boulder is in it's own little bubble of yuppiness. You can lose track of what is the "real world" staying there too long. I think Fort Collins is a much cooler town and college, too bad there is no good skiing close. If you are from CO (like i was) CSU is likely going to be high school 2.0.

CMC:
Pros - I took numerous classes as CMC (Steamboat) as a high school student and also taking a couple years off between college. Some classes can be awesome. Two of the best classes I ever took were astronomy and calculus at CMC because the teachers were so passionate about the subjects and the classes were very small. My credits from CMC transferred seamlessly to both CU and MSU.
Cons - CMC is really up to you to make what you want out of it. If you want to ski all day and not learn shit, well then you will probably ski all day and not learn shit. I would by no means stay at CMC for one of their degrees, but I do think transferring credits out of CMC can have big advantages.


That was super high level and can provide more specifics if you want. Feel free to PM me or ask in here.


Thanks man! I am thinking about engineering, agriculture, or geology so this helps
Sep 8 2015 12:55AM
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bighomieflock
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Boulder is great for a well rounded college experience. You've got great skiing (even if you have to work for it a little bit), awesome party scene and the best overall academic reputation of the schools you mentioned.
Sep 8 2015 1:32AM
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ThaLorax
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ANUSTARTThanks man! I am thinking about engineering, agriculture, or geology so this helps


Seriously, CSU has a much better ag and geology program and an at least as good engineering program.
Sep 8 2015 2:39AM
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sbarlett
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I visited CU earlier this summer and really liked it. I am probably going to go into civil engineering so it'd be good for that, and it's generally what I'm looking for in a school. Also liked Denver, and then Umass Amherst if I stay on the east coast. I'm really between those three, with CU on top because Iwant to go out West, and it was by far the nicest campus out of those three. I also don't think the drive to summit county is all that bad, since I'm used to driving an hour and a half to big boulder anyway.
Sep 8 2015 8:29PM
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bighomieflock
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ThaLoraxSeriously, CSU has a much better ag and geology program and an at least as good engineering program.


I'm sorry but that is absolutely not true about engineering. CU is a tier above for sure. Can't comment on other programs and I'm too lazy to check.
Sep 8 2015 10:16PM
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kung_powpow
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ThaLoraxWhy would you not include CSU on that list?


It's far from the mountains, you have to drive all the way south to i70 corridor past CU and DU
Sep 8 2015 11:56PM
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ThaLorax
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kung_powpowIt's far from the mountains, you have to drive all the way south to i70 corridor past CU and DU


Trust me, I know. I went to both DU and CSU. You can go backcountry skiing in RMNP and Cameron Pass from CSU faster than resort skiing. I'm just saying, if it has a program you're interested in, don't hesitate to apply. It's cheaper than CU, especially DU.
Sep 9 2015 12:38AM
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profa_212
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Come join me at UNR. Shit is tight and is a great school.
Sep 9 2015 4:46PM
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PoLaRpEaK
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ThaLoraxCollege is a waste of your parents money if you dont know what you want to focus on.


Seriously, if you don't know what you want to take or why you want to take it then don't fucking go! Such a waste of money.
Sep 9 2015 5:12PM
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daannnnieel
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jokes on you, you're not even going.
Sep 9 2015 5:16PM
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GayWolf420
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the right program at the right place for the right price is what you want to focus on, i think. skiing is certainly a part of the college experience and someone like me is more than thankful to be able to still clock in a few days a week while still being a fulltime student, but really focus in on what you want to do that way you don't waste a ton of money just to go ski when you could have just took a year off and bummed around on a much cheaper budget.
Sep 9 2015 5:31PM
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~bagelz~
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Look into the wue scholarship for wherever you're applying to. I'm going to msu on it for engineering. Cheaper than in state tuition at UW and skiing for days
Sep 9 2015 6:16PM
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Swandog7
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Didnt read any comments, but Im good friends with John Cena and he recommends U of Utah. He has a super slam going down in Salt Lake City next year sometime
Sep 9 2015 6:39PM
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Crispy.
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https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/781605/John-Cena-Prank-Call
Sep 9 2015 8:21PM
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ChoomaChad
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Historians will look back and think that Cena was a God or something ridiculous by the amount of times he has appeared in threads like these.
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