Blog Archive Acclimating to the Cold at Tuck and Hitting the Slopes at Kellogg

Blog Archive Acclimating to the Cold at Tuck and Hitting the Slopes at Kellogg The thought of spending the winters in Hanover, New Hampshireâ€"home to Dartmouth College’s Tuck School of Businessâ€"may send shivers down your spine. But those who tough it out and embrace the cold can discover some rewarding winter experiences, such as ice hockey and downhill skiing. Both beginners and seasoned veterans participate each year in ice hockey games organized by Tuck hockey leagues. Never played? Not to worryâ€"teams are organized by skill level, so you can find a team of hockey players who will not care if you trip over the blueline (that is ice hockey lingoâ€"you will learn). And those who are not quite ready to play hockey can always get in the game by cheering on their classmates! Meanwhile, the Skiing and Boarding Club takes advantage of the Dartmouth Skiway in Lyme, New Hampshire, and organizes trips beyond campus as well. The club’s major event is the Tuck Winter Carnival, now in its 34th year, which draws more than 650 people from approximately 15 business schools. The 2019 event welcomed aspiring MBAs and sent teams of students to participate in the weekend events, which included downhill ski races, a 1980s fashion show, and a party featuring a DJ. All events at the Winter Carnival are geared toward socializing while also raising money for a selected nonprofit organization. At Tuck, you just might be too busy working up a sweat to fret about the cold. A bit west of New Hampshire, Evanston, Illinois, is home to Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and might not seem like a popular destination for skiers. But although Kellogg students may not do their skiing in Evanston proper, nearly 1,000 first and second years and their significant others participate in the school’s annual ski trip, which, according to students we interviewed, “remains the biggest of its kind. Like everything else at Kellogg, the trip is student run … from logistics to marketing to sponsorship. … First- and second-year students work together to make it an unforgettable weeklong adventure.” Participating students have traveled to such locations as Steamboat Resort and Telluride, in Colorado, where they stayed in mountainside condos. Those who wish to ski can avail themselves of three-, four-, or even five-day passes, while nonskiers can enjoy such activities as cooking classes, snowshoe lessons, and spa treatments (at reduced prices). The evenings feature theme parties, such as an annual 1980s party. The 2018 event took place in December in Aspen, Colorado. In a January 2018 PoetsQuants article, a second year described his experience on a past ski trip: “While we spent our days bungee jumping, dog-sledding, and snowboarding, we also deepened our relationships with other members of the Kellogg community.” A first year with whom we spoke expressed how impressed she was with Kellogg’s ski club for “planning the best week of business school for [close to 1,000] people!” She added that the ski trip is simply not to be missed: “It’s all of your closest friends, taking over a ski town for one full week with amazing parties and social activitiesâ€"many of which are sponsored!” For a thorough exploration of what Dartmouth Tuck, Northwestern Kellogg, and 15 other top business schools have to offer, check out our free  mbaMission Insider’s Guides. Share ThisTweet Dartmouth College (Tuck) Northwestern University (Kellogg) Blog Archive Acclimating to the Cold at Tuck and Hitting the Slopes at Kellogg The thought of spending the winters in Hanover, New Hampshireâ€"home of Dartmouth College’s Tuck School of Businessâ€"may send shivers down your spine. But those who tough it out and embrace the cold can discover some rewarding winter experiences, such as ice hockey and downhill skiing. Both beginners and seasoned veterans participate each year in ice hockey games organized by Tuck hockey leagues. Never played? Not to worryâ€"teams are organized by skill level, so you can find a team of hockey players who will not care if you trip over the blueline (that is ice hockey lingoâ€"you will learn). And those who are not quite ready to play hockey can always get in the game by cheering on their classmates! Meanwhile, the Skiing and Boarding Club takes advantage of the Dartmouth Skiway in Lyme, New Hampshire, and organizes trips beyond campus as well. The club’s major event is the Tuck Winter Carnival, which draws more than 650 people from approximately 15 business schools. The 2017 event welcomed aspiring MBAs and sent teams of students to participate in the weekend events, whichâ€"in addition to the annual downhill ski racesâ€"included a 1980s ski party, a hot dog eating contest, sledding, and pond hockey. Attendees also enjoyed the Closing Ceremony Party at the end of the weekend. All events at the Winter Carnival are geared toward socializing while also raising money for a selected nonprofit organization. At Tuck, you just might be too busy working up a sweat to fret about the cold. A bit west of New Hampshire, Evanston, Illinois, is home to Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and might not seem like a popular destination for skiers. But although Kellogg students may not do their skiing in Evanston proper, a remarkable 850 or more first and second years and their significant others participate in the school’s annual ski trip, which, according to students we interviewed, “remains the biggest of its kind. Like everything else at Kellogg, the trip is student run … from logistics to marketing to sponsorship. … First- and second-year students work together to make it an unforgettable weeklong adventure.” Participating students have traveled to such locations as Steamboat Resort and Telluride, in Colorado, where students stayed in mountainside condos. Those who wish to ski can avail themselves of three-, four-, or even five-day passes, while nonskiers can enjoy such activities as cooking classes, snowshoe lessons, and spa treatments (at reduced prices). The evenings feature theme parties, such as an annual ’80s party. A first year with whom we spoke expressed how impressed she was with Kellogg’s ski club for “planning the best week of business school for 800 people!” She added that the Northwestern Ski Trip is simply not to be missed: “It’s all of your closest friends, taking over a ski town for one full week with amazing parties and social activitiesâ€"many of which are sponsored!” For a thorough exploration of what Tuck, Kellogg, and 15 other top business schools have to offer, please check out our free  mbaMission Insider’s Guides. Share ThisTweet Dartmouth College (Tuck) Northwestern University (Kellogg) Blog Archive Acclimating to the Cold at Tuck and Hitting the Slopes at Kellogg The thought of spending the winters in Hanover, New Hampshireâ€"home to Dartmouth College’s Tuck School of Businessâ€"may send shivers down your spine. But those who tough it out and embrace the cold can discover some rewarding winter experiences, such as ice hockey and downhill skiing. Both beginners and seasoned veterans participate each year in ice hockey games organized by Tuck hockey leagues. Never played? Not to worryâ€"teams are organized by skill level, so you can find a team of hockey players who will not care if you trip over the blueline (that is ice hockey lingoâ€"you will learn). And those who are not quite ready to play hockey can always get in the game by cheering on their classmates! Meanwhile, the Skiing and Boarding Club takes advantage of the Dartmouth Skiway in Lyme, New Hampshire, and organizes trips beyond campus as well. The club’s major event is the Tuck Winter Carnival, which draws more than 650 people from approximately 18 business schools. The 2018 event welcomed aspiring MBAs and sent teams of students to participate in the weekend events, whichâ€"in addition to the annual downhill ski racesâ€"included a 1980s fashion show, a hot dog eating contest, and a closing party featuring the Tuck 80s cover band. All events at the Winter Carnival are geared toward socializing while also raising money for a selected nonprofit organization. At Tuck, you just might be too busy working up a sweat to fret about the cold. A bit west of New Hampshire, Evanston, Illinois, is home to Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and might not seem like a popular destination for skiers. But although Kellogg students may not do their skiing in Evanston proper, nearly 1,000 first and second years and their significant others participate in the school’s annual ski trip, which, according to students we interviewed, “remains the biggest of its kind. Like everything else at Kellogg, the trip is student run … from logistics to marketing to sponsorship. … First- and second-year students work together to make it an unforgettable weeklong adventure.” Participating students have traveled to such locations as Steamboat Resort and Telluride, in Colorado, where students stayed in mountainside condos. Those who wish to ski can avail themselves of three-, four-, or even five-day passes, while nonskiers can enjoy such activities as cooking classes, snowshoe lessons, and spa treatments (at reduced pric es). The evenings feature theme parties, such as an annual 1980s party. A first year with whom we spoke expressed how impressed she was with Kellogg’s ski club for “planning the best week of business school for [close to 1,000] people!” She added that the Northwestern Ski Trip is simply not to be missed: “It’s all of your closest friends, taking over a ski town for one full week with amazing parties and social activitiesâ€"many of which are sponsored!” For a thorough exploration of what Tuck, Kellogg, and 15 other top business schools have to offer, please check out our free  mbaMission Insider’s Guides. Share ThisTweet Dartmouth College (Tuck) Northwestern University (Kellogg) Blog Archive Acclimating to the Cold at Tuck and Hitting the Slopes at Kellogg The thought of spending the winters in Hanover, New Hampshireâ€"home to Dartmouth College’s Tuck School of Businessâ€"may send shivers down your spine. But those who hang tough and embrace the cold can discover some rewarding winter experiences, such as ice hockey and downhill skiing. Both beginners and seasoned veterans participate each year in ice hockey games organized by Tuck hockey leagues. Never played? Not to worryâ€"teams are organized by skill level, so you can find a team of hockey players who will not care if you trip over the blueline (that is ice hockey lingoâ€"you will learn). And those who are not quite ready to play hockey can always get in the game by cheering on their classmates! Meanwhile, the Skiing and Boarding Club takes advantage of the Dartmouth Skiway in Lyme, New Hampshire, and organizes trips beyond campus as well. The club’s major event is the weekend-long Tuck Winter Carnival, which draws more than 650 people from approximately 15 business schools. In 2019, multiple student teams participated in such events as downhill ski races, a 1980s fashion show, and a DJ dance party. All events at the Winter Carnival combine socializing with raising money for a selected nonprofit organization. At Tuck, you just might be too busy working up a sweat to fret about the cold. Evanston, Illinoisâ€" to Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Managementâ€"might not immediately come to mind as a popular destination for skiers. But although Kellogg students may not go skiing in Evanston proper, nearly 1,000 first and second years and their significant others participate in the school’s annual ski trip, which, according to students we interviewed, “remains the biggest of its kind. Like everything else at Kellogg, the trip is student run … from logistics to marketing to sponsorship. … First- and second-year students work together to make it an unforgettable weeklong adventure.” Participating students have traveled to such locations as Steamboat Resort and Telluride, in Colorado, where they stayed in mountainside condos. Those who wish to ski can avail themselves of three-, four-, or even five-day passes, while nonskiers can enjoy such activities as cooking classes, snowshoe lessons, and spa treatments (at reduced prices). The evenings feature the me parties, such as an annual 1980s party. The 2018 event took place in December in Aspen, Colorado. In a January 2018  PoetsQuants article, a second year described his experience on a past ski trip: “While we spent our days bungee jumping, dog-sledding, and snowboarding, we also deepened our relationships with other members of the Kellogg community.” A first year with whom we spoke expressed how impressed she was with Kellogg’s ski club for “planning the best week of business school for [close to 1,000] people!” She added that the ski trip is simply not to be missed: “It’s all of your closest friends, taking over a ski town for one full week with amazing parties and social activitiesâ€"many of which are sponsored!” For a thorough exploration of what Dartmouth Tuck, Northwestern Kellogg, and 15 other top business schools have to offer, check out our free  mbaMission Insider’s Guides. Share ThisTweet Dartmouth College (Tuck) Northwestern University (Kellogg)