Skipping Class to Ski
Winter is coming… With winter season approaching, more and more students will be skiing. University of Colorado Boulder students live in close proximity to the mountains. Easy access and a love for skiing can be both beneficial and harmful. Some students will be skipping class or procrastinating homework to ski. Skiing can negatively affect students’ academic focus and performance. However, as long as students can keep up with their studies, it seems to be more beneficial than harmful. Students ski for a variety of reasons. Some skiers enjoy the rush, the feeling of flying, being outside, hanging out with friends, the community, or simply the fun. Every skier has a different reason to ski. Sean Fearon, a CU Boulder junior and the president of the Backcountry Skiing club, said that he likes to ski because “it’s a really fun way to get outside and enjoy the mountains and it gives that adrenaline rush.” Condor O’Brien, a CU Boulder May 2017 graduate and former team o...