I can't get away with skipping school to ski because 1) I just can't get away with it/miss for things like job interviews or conflicts between classes enough already 2) I don't have a car here anymore; I take the train into the city for school, so we sold my car to save money, and my husband has the car with him working upstate all week.
I have, however, 'skipped' many a prior engagement with research or reading on the weekends, or just last wweek over my spring break, to ski instead; and when I was in grad school which was cheaper, more laid back, i had a car, and was getting an assistantship, I was not the best about always filling my seat after the man first taught me to ski :o When i was working in between grad school & law school I worked through a temp agency but only at one place, and they needed to have me around, so i could just say i'm not available x, x, and x days and they went along with it - that was the best!
I was a MUCH better student in the fall; and i have a feeling i will be more on top of things once the season ends too :o
I believe in working hard & being responsible; but i also believe in still trying to enjoy my life :p and the occasional long day or consequence afterwards is worth it!