Well, before I even touch on my college years I think it is crucial to remember that I came into college really well prepared for elite racing. So college wasn't a big adjustment for me in terms of training. That made things a lot easier. I don't think I would not have done college any differently. The quarter system really works well for the plan that I used.
College is a balancing act for any student whether they are a skier or whatever.
It is an amazingly difficult thing for anyone to do. The key for me was that I was fairly mellow and flexible about letting skiing fit in where it could within the academic plan. I was out there doing it. But if I had a big exam or a paper due I wouldn't worry about taking a day off or doing less than planned. I knew that when I was at Dartmouth I was there to go to school.