COVID and the college student

**fatnslow** · 02-02-2021, 03:03 PM

Originally Posted by nwslider

Aside from the time commitment others have mentioned, the football program is not going to be excited about you spending your free time skiing, walk-on or not.

Most D1 programs have you sign a contract stating you won't participate in quite a few activities and skiing is usually toward the top of that list. Unless op is a high end high school player with physical traits to back it up he's not walking on at any D1 program , even if it's "only" Montana State University in the Big Sky Conference.

**skaredshtles** · 02-02-2021, 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by Norseman

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Look at the course calendar for as far into the future as it is published. Map your class schedule around blocks of ski time. Commit right away to 5 years for undergrad and you'll be able to take minimum full time courseloads of 12 credits (keeping your scholarship) almost all the way through while skiing every day. You can't ski much if you're taking 15, 16, 18 credits, those guys are losers.

If your parents are footing the bill, get that shit done in 4. Unless you make it clear that you are not expecting *them* to cover the 5th (and 6th, and maybe 7th?) year.

Speaking as a dad with two kids at MSU.

**getoutside** · 02-02-2021, 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by stealurface831

thought i'd grace the thread with some good news. i got my letter of acceptance from montana state this morning. getting started on enrollment stuff as we speak. fkna!

^^ fantastic news man. you will indeed have a blast.

Originally Posted by fatnslow

Most D1 programs have you sign a contract stating you won't participate in quite a few activities and skiing is usually toward the top of that list. Unless op is a high end high school player with physical traits to back it up he's not walking on at any D1 program , even if it's "only" Montana State University in the Big Sky Conference.

walked on to a D1 soccer team as a freshman and got a scholarship. never had to sign anything about not participating in any specific activities but again, it was a while back. did have to keep a close eye out for the start date of the conference tournament and the ncaa's so we could pass the annual drug test : )

agree with norseman about focusing on just a few activities. fall was always a bitch with soccer, the practices, travel and time it consumed in general. plus, when you were at home, you were spent all the time when its time to get into to your school work. was always making up for it each spring in terms of GPA/credits.

you'll do just fine and enjoy!

**skaredshtles** · 02-02-2021, 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by snowaddict91

Lots of people will tell you to focus solely on school and move to the mountains after, but I would tell you to ignore that advice. Life has a way of creeping in after you're done with school. If you want to be in the mountains, find somewhere you can do it and go to school.

While I'm sure this can work, I'm here to say you *can* avoid real life for awhile after college if you move where you want and COMMIT to fucking around.

But whatever you do, make SURE to commit to fucking around after you finish school.

**I Skied Bandini Mountain** · 03-01-2021, 09:43 PM

Darling daughter's final conference season is cancelled. Her college sports career is over which is sad but now the campus is having an outbreak. Sounds like a lot of athletes ramped up the partying since all spring sports are over and things started getting lax and now 122 students now have the 'rona.

Not a great start to spring.

**BC.** · 03-01-2021, 10:11 PM

Originally Posted by I Skied Bandini Mountain

Darling daughter's final conference season is cancelled. Her college sports career is over which is sad but now the campus is having an outbreak. Sounds like a lot of athletes ramped up the partying since all spring sports are over and things started getting lax and now 122 students now have the 'rona.

Not a great start to spring.

Sorry to hear that...vibes. It’s just very sad what this past year has done to students of all ages.....but especially college kids and the “best” 4 years of their lives.

I’ve got 2 student athletes at UVM...and I believe they are close to their breaking point.....a year full of 3x a week of negative tests....and still not be able to go to class or even hang out with other teammates/friends in a dorm room...without the threat of suspension/expulsion. The restrictions on campus are relentless....and it seems they may never let up....there is no sign of hope....

**BC.** · 04-11-2021, 09:38 AM

As our local HS students begin to make their college choices for next year.....there is an interesting trend here in our area.

In the past, the majority of students/athletes in our area have chosen to stay relatively close....whether it be our PA state schools, Penn State, Bucknell, Lehigh, Lafayette, other Patriot League schools, the small privates, or other schools in the NE.

This spring, we are seeing a huge trend of students choosing to go to school in the South. I’m assuming families/students see that “life in the South” and “on campus” at these schools/universities is much more appealing than the lockdowns that are still prevalent in the NE.......or they want better weather? It’s obvious they want out of the NE.

It’s interesting to hear all these kids headed to FL, GA, SC, AL....lol. Hope it works for them...we wish them luck.

**MontuckyFried** · 04-11-2021, 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by BC.

Sorry to hear that...vibes. It’s just very sad what this past year has done to students of all ages.....but especially college kids and the “best” 4 years of their lives.

I’ve got 2 student athletes at UVM...and I believe they are close to their breaking point.....a year full of 3x a week of negative tests....and still not be able to go to class or even hang out with other teammates/friends in a dorm room...without the threat of suspension/expulsion. The restrictions on campus are relentless....and it seems they may never let up....there is no sign of hope....

Man, that sucks. Honestly if my kids were finishing up HS, I'd probably be pushing them to blow off Uni for a few years until things return to normal. Would be stoked for them to pursue a trade or do some extensive volunteer work.

I visited one of our local universities few weeks back to poach their library to do some research. School I went to for a while ages ago so I know my way around at least. Anyway, the library was still mostly closed off and the campus is a freaking ghost town. Was a very depressing scene. I'm sorry, but I am NOT willing to shell out $$$ for my kids to have zoom classes or online courses they can knock out for a fraction the price at community colleges. Shit, for less than a year of college for two kids, we could probably blow off everything altogether for a year as a family and go on a rad sailing trip or something. Get the kids some good life experiences before entering the realities of "adult life."

**wooley12** · 04-11-2021, 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by stealurface831

still undecided as to whether or not i want to try to walk on for football.

FB is Full Time. I knew a kid who walked away from a spot on an Ivy LAX team because he wanted a degree and some college life. Joined the Rugby Club because they kept a keg near the bench. Another young man I know opted for the cox position on the Gonzaga women's rowing team to get his college sports fix. Explore your options if the FB walk on try doesn't get you into the 2 a days and the weight room.

**stealurface831** · 04-11-2021, 10:53 AM

Originally Posted by wooley12

FB is Full Time. I knew a kid who walked away from a spot on an Ivy LAX team because he wanted a degree and some college life. Joined the Rugby Club because they kept a keg near the bench. Another young man I know opted for the cox position on the Gonzaga women's rowing team to get his college sports fix. Explore your options if the FB walk on try doesn't get you into the 2 a days and the weight room.

i got another tbi so my football career is thankfully over. club lax sounds like the move.

**Sirshredalot** · 05-01-2021, 07:38 AM

Originally Posted by stealurface831

i got another tbi so my football career is thankfully over. club lax sounds like the move.

I knew people (New Englanders) who played club lax at MSU. It was pretty mellow, less competitive than hs for most of them. But they enjoyed throwing around.

I dabbled in club ultimate as an undergrad at a small school in CA and it was fun. It probably helped to put the brakes on the enfattening that happened with my departure from varsity sports.

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**riser4** · 05-01-2021, 09:27 AM

I wish UVM would hurry up and require teh covid-19 vaccine to come back in the fall. Thing #2 is digging his heals in.

**BC.** · 05-01-2021, 09:40 AM

Originally Posted by riser3

I wish UVM would hurry up and require teh covid-19 vaccine to come back in the fall. Thing #2 is digging his heals in.

I think I read there is a mass vacc site at UVM gym tomorrow (Sunday).... it’s JJ one shot....

My 2 kids got jabbed up there this past week......(Moderna/Pfizer respectively)

**schindlerpiste** · 05-01-2021, 09:59 AM

My son is graduating on the 14th. Pretty stoked. Hard Rock Stadium. 4 tix/grad. Staggered graduation. I think that in addition to the School of Music, he walks with School of Business and Communications. Outdoor graduations in MIA.... It's going to be hot, but glad that it is outdoors with limited seating. Also, proud that he was able to get it done in 4 years, even if the last year and a half was strange.

**stealurface831** · 05-01-2021, 10:04 AM

Originally Posted by schindlerpiste

My son is graduating on the 14th. Pretty stoked. Hard Rock Stadium. 4 tix/grad. Staggered graduation. I think that in addition to the School of Music, he walks with School of Business and Communications. Outdoor graduations in MIA.... It's going to be hot, but glad that it is outdoors with limited seating. Also, proud that he was able to get it done in 4 years, even if the last year and a half was strange.

congrats to ya'll. good on em for doin it in 4. if only he could've witnessed some football glory during his time there.

enjoy the ceremony!

**BC.** · 05-01-2021, 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by schindlerpiste

My son is graduating on the 14th. Pretty stoked. Hard Rock Stadium. 4 tix/grad. Staggered graduation. I think that in addition to the School of Music, he walks with School of Business and Communications. Outdoor graduations in MIA.... It's going to be hot, but glad that it is outdoors with limited seating. Also, proud that he was able to get it done in 4 years, even if the last year and a half was strange.

Do Canes’ graduates get a complimentary “turnover chain” as their graduation gift......now, that would be cool.

**riser4** · 05-01-2021, 06:23 PM

Originally Posted by BC.

I think I read there is a mass vacc site at UVM gym tomorrow (Sunday).... it’s JJ one shot....

My 2 kids got jabbed up there this past week......(Moderna/Pfizer respectively)

Ya, well, my thing#2 turned into a bit of an antivaxxer. My wife and I couldn't get him to sign up. And he wouldn't sign up on the date he became eligible as a VTer 18+. What a maroon. I complained about it a few pages back That's why I want the school to require it.

**stealurface831** · 05-01-2021, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by riser3

Ya, well, my thing#2 turned into a bit of an antivaxxer. My wife and I couldn't get him to sign up. And he wouldn't sign up on the date he became eligible as a VTer 18+. What a maroon. I complained about it a few pages back That's why I want the school to require it.

belongs here: https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...kids-have-done

**riser4** · 05-02-2021, 09:00 AM

Originally Posted by stealurface831

belongs here: https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...kids-have-done

I hear ya. However, it's more about something he hasn't done then something he has done. Cue the Slayer reference. And he's 18. I took the other thread title literally to mean minor children.

**Core Shot** · 05-02-2021, 06:17 PM

Originally Posted by riser3

Ya, well, my thing#2 turned into a bit of an antivaxxer. My wife and I couldn't get him to sign up. And he wouldn't sign up on the date he became eligible as a VTer 18+. What a maroon. I complained about it a few pages back That's why I want the school to require it.

Meh. Be proud that he’s thinking. You may not like his decision. But he’s an adult now.
Far worse that he blindly follows. Whatever trend.

**riser4** · 05-02-2021, 06:24 PM

Originally Posted by Core Shot

Meh. Be proud that he’s thinking. You may not like his decision. But he’s an adult now.
Far worse that he blindly follows. Whatever trend.

Well, in this case he's probably blindly following some shit on youtube, or worse. So no, I am not proud that he is working against all of humanity.

**stealurface831** · 05-02-2021, 06:26 PM

Originally Posted by riser3

Well, in this case he's probably blindly following some shit on youtube, or worse. So no, I am not proud that he is working against all of humanity.

At least he doesn’t hang around this place.

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**riser4** · 05-02-2021, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by stealurface831

At least he doesn’t hang around this place.

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Right?

**yeahman** · 05-02-2021, 07:37 PM

Originally Posted by riser3

Well, in this case he's probably blindly following some shit on youtube, or worse. So no, I am not proud that he is working against all of humanity.

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**gravitylover** · 05-15-2021, 09:07 AM

A few more hours and it's over, graduation is today. My daughters felt a ton of relief but no joy in sending in the last final of their 20 year career as students with a simple click of the return key. For this whole final semester they only had a few classes that were even Zoom, most were just emails and online work. At least the graduation ceremony is in person but it doesn't sound like it's going to be much fun with all the procedures and precautions.