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“I had no idea how much fun it would be to go here. It’s honestly been the best four years of my life.”
— Grace Walker
“I really can’t imagine any school being better than the U for outdoor recreational activities. I mean, we’re 20 minutes from some of the best ski resorts and climbing in the country.”
— Duncan Segger
“There’s a lot of people who come away from these trips with new friends. There are many times I’ve introduced two complete strangers to each other and then a month later I see them on campus eating lunch together.”
— Cameron Hoppensteadt, Trip Leader
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