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Kevin Pearce has become one of the largest figures in snowboarding’s public eye. He quickly established himself on the sport’s scene by winning events in Sweden, Austria, Germany, and other mountains around the world soon after graduating high school.

The Community Sailing Center: Reaching out to Vermont and its youth

Vermonters are traditionally land-oriented people. Vermont’s love for leisure and sport, such as skiing, snowboarding, biking, climbing, and hiking are a testament to the land we live on. Agriculture, alternative energy, and scenic tourism use Vermont’s land to drive much of the state’s economy. As a result, Vermont’s land largely influences its lifestyle.

Consider a career in recreation and tourism, right here in Vermont!

The University of Vermont’s Parks, Recreation, and Tourism (PRT) major offers a college education to launch successful careers in the Recreation and Tourism industry, an industry that is a cornerstone of Vermont’s economy.

Hannah Kearney - Olympic Gold Medalist

Hannah Kearney, from Norwich, Vermont, won the Olympic Gold Medal for Freestyle Skiing in moguls, the first US gold medal for women in that event since 1992. Photos by Max Pollinger No one starts out on moguls, when did you realize that was your destiny? When did you realize you wanted to compete in the Olympics?

Mountain Biking in Vermont

Vermont was ranked number one as the healthiest state in the country last year for the third year in a row, according to the 20th annual America’s Health Rankings. It’s no wonder since the state is known for its natural beauty and outdoor recreation. Vermont also has four of the best outdoor towns and three of the best adventure towns.

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WWOOFing around Vermont: Living opportunities on organic farms

Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms is an organization that aims to give volunteers experience in organic farming and to provide living space in a rural setting based on a host-volunteer relationship. Better known by its acronym WWOOF, the organization was created in 1971 in the United Kingdom as a way to connect volunteers to organic farms.

Catch Me If You Can: Burnham and their race to the top

Forrest, Andre, and Alex Burnham may seem like typical teenagers. They enjoy golf, hockey, and even extreme croquet, a sport invented in their own backyard. But unlike typical teenagers, the Burnham brothers are on top of the world, quickly making their mark on the nation’s music scene.

“I’ll take it”…steps to getting your first apartment

Finally, the day has come. You are free from the clutch of your younger life. No more living at home. However bittersweet it may be for you, you will now be living on your own.

Anais Mitchell - On Hadestown and Opportunities for Artists in Vermont

Vermont is full of opportunities for musicians and artists of all kinds, from open mics to all the various restaurants that show art. The Burlington South End Art Hop, which takes place in September every year, features artists all over Burlington’s south end and often there are musicians playing at the various venues as well.

VRRP - Volunteering with Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program

Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program, founded in 1980, works with the US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants. USCRI is a national organization that helps refugees find permanent, safe homes where they can rebuild their lives. USCRI determines the talents and skills of refugees and immigrants and places them in communities where they will have opportunity.

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UVM’s Integrated Product Development: Not your everyday class

UVM’s Integrated Product Development course has no exams. There are no midterms, assignments, or lectures from professors. The word “homework” is never mentioned.

This does not seem like the average university class. Well, that’s because it’s not a class. It’s a job.

Want to go places? Want to change the world?

Imagine living with no electricity; none at all. It may be difficult to grasp life without the basic luxuries that electricity provides, but the reality is that there are many people who cannot get access to these basic services.

Students Engineer Cleaner Air for Vermont Cheese Cave

Jasper Hill Farm is a small family farm in Greensboro, VT. Andy Kehler, a University of Vermont graduate, began Jasper Hill farm with his brother, Mateo, in the summer of 1998. They wanted to create a successful dairy farm model that can be replicated, to help preserve the ever-disappearing Vermont dairy farms that “keep Vermont beautiful,” as stated on their home page.

Choosing a College

Choosing a college can feel like a daunting task. And it is a really important decision. Not only will it be the place you choose to learn for the next four years, it is also where you will be spending your life, outside of academics, for the next four years.

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Alec’s Spicy Pretzels and young entrepreneurship in Vermont

Alec has always been a fan of pretzels. This was largely in part due to the great taste of his family’s recipe. Alec’s family would always use the recipe, which includes the infamous “kick” of Cayenne pepper, to bake up a batch of pretzels for holidays and events.

Corporate Headhunter Mark Renkert: Using LinkedIn

Mark Renkert wants to help you kick start your career, especially if it’s right out of high school.

The Bee's Knees - A Local Hangout for Folks of all Ages

The Bees Knees is a restaurant located in downtown Morrisville. They serve local food and feature local artists and musicians, employing area kids and providing a good environment for them to come hang out. The Bees Knees opened in 2003 because Sharon Deitz wanted to create a “local hang out where you can come and write in your journal or write poetry, and have poetry readings or live music.”

Stafford Tech Students Install Solar Panels for CVPS

Central Vermont Public Service unveiled its 264 solar panel project and renewable energy education center this past June. Under the supervision of CVPS, Central Vermont Solar and Wind, and ReKnew Energy Systems, students from Stafford Technical Center helped with landscaping and forestry, building design and construction, and helped to install and wire the solar and electrical components.