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Skiing 201

University Business Magazine

December, 2006

The term "study abroad" usually brings to mind images of European cities, not the ski resorts in Utah, but Westminster College is changing that with its three-year-old Winter at Westminster program. For an extra $2,995 above normal tuition and fees, students receive a season pass to two resorts and specially arranged winter recreation activities, ranging from backcountry skiing and yurt camping to bobsledding at the site of the 2002 Winter Olympics. Dedicated advisors ensure the students' schedules are arranged so they can make the most use of their season passes, and that their course credits will transfer back to their home institutions.

"The program is much more than just a season pass," explains Sarah West, director of Winter at Westminster. Students of any major can attend, and they take a full course load of standard classes, so graduation isn't delayed. Students can also do internships; this opportunity led to one alumni being hired by the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association. Westminster is onto something. Although only 15 students have participated to date, more than 1,000 inquiries have been received this year, so enrollment will be capped at 40 students. -A.M.

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