ANA in my view is give and take situation. I have been to every ANA for the last 7 yrs, played basketball football and represented my state. 

for me the fun part was meeting frens from all over states and hanging with them.  Partied with them.  Met new gals and guys it was really fun.  Is it worth is after 7 anas - may be.  Is it expensive -hell ya!

People outside are better dressed than the models.  Fashion show has a long way to go.  Models are short, stumpy and less than average looking.....so no go for me.  Dance party is fun but music is usually worse than average nepali parties (too many djs spoil the party) I usally am there 2 hrs towards the end.  Games - I go as attend or play as much as possible.  Room parties are the fun too...besides I like to hang out in the lounge with cold beer and meet frens.

Baltimore was a disaster.  So I hope ana la will do better...if airfare comes to 250 with taxes from east coast I am there....