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When it comes time to tell your parents what you want to do, point out these facts. Your parents will start to think the NOLS semester was their idea…

  1. College Credit is available on all NOLS courses through the University of Utah. You can get 12-19 hours of credit for Semester Courses. (Talk with your school advisor. This’ll be easier if you have the transfer of credit in the bag!)

  2. NOLS tuition is a heck of a deal compared with most college’s tuition, fees, room and board, books and incidental expenses.

  3. You won’t be calling home asking for money because you won’t be near a phone–Dominos doesn’t deliver where you’ll be.

  4. While your parents won’t know where you are, they will know where you aren’t. No bars, frat parties, tattoo parlors, or Phish concerts in the backcountry.

  5. NOLS risk management program is unparalleled.

  6. After your semester you’ll come home a fit leader with inspiration and direction.

  7. If you are receiving credit for your Semester you will be able to use your federal financial aid.

A note for parents that may be reading this…
Just play along before saying yes. Building consensus is just one of the leadership skills your son or daughter will develop at NOLS.

 
 
Semester in the Rockies
Students use teamwork and their ever-growing navigational skills to determine their exact location.
Photo: Rainbow Weinstock
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