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title: Why I Left School for a NOLS Semester
description: NOLSie newsletter for October 23, 2018 with a new blog post on studying abroad with NOLS, tips on how to keep your feet warm while camping, peanut butter truffle recipe, featured courses, semester scholarships, and instagram highlight.
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 Explore the world on a wilderness semester

| View this email as a web page here.      Find out why NOLS grad Claire Burgeson chose to study abroad on a semester in Baja, get some tips on how to keep your feet warm while camping, and learn how to make peanut butter truffles in the backcountry. Why I Left School for a NOLS Semester Photo by Claire Burgeson “The second week of my sophomore year of college, I walked into my 9:00 a.m. history class and asked myself, ‘What am I still doing here?’ I was doing what I'd always done: what was expected of me...In a very typical American sense I was “successful.” But I didn’t feel successful, I felt lost. And to find myself again, I wanted to be challenged every day. I wanted to learn new ways of thriving outside and remember how to love learning.”  Read Claire's Story How to Keep Your Feet Warm While Camping Photo by Jared Steinman Get ready for the colder months with some tips on how to keep your feet warm and cozy while camping. It’s time to start thinking about snow season and winter camping—check out our backcountry skiing and splitboarding courses!  Learn How to Keep Your Feet Warm While Camping Watch: How to Make Peanut Butter Truffles in the Backcountry These irresistible treats are delicious and easy to make—and a great, calorie-dense option for snacking on a winter camping expedition. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself making them in the frontcountry as well as the backcountry!  Watch the Video or Check Out the Recipe on Our Blog Southwest Outdoor Educator Photo by Dave Anderson Discover the magic of the desert and grow as a teacher and leader. Explore the American Southwest and gain the experience you need to lead backcountry expeditions.  Develop Your Teaching Skills in the Outdoors See the Latest on NOLS Instagram!  Follow us @nolsedu Spring Semester in the Rockies Photo by David Morgan Take time for your future and learn lifelong leadership skills on this extended wilderness expedition.Backpack, ski, paddle, climb, and canyoneer across the striking landscapes of the western U.S.   Explore the Rockies This Spring Spring 2019 Semester Scholarships Still Available! Photo by Fiona Casson Thinking about spending your spring semester in the wilderness? Find out if you’re eligible for a scholarship.  Apply for a Semester Scholarship NOLS WORLD Headquarters 284 Lincoln Street Lander, Wyoming 82520 United States You received this email because you are subscribed to Marketing & Newsletters from NOLS. Update your email preferences to choose the types of emails you receive or unsubscribe from all. |
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