Should I begin snowboarding?

I find snowboarding so much more fun than skiing. But since the trip is short, i would ski so you can take advantage of the trip and keep up with your buddies. I would wait until next season to learn how to snowboard and take lessons. If you really want to snowboard then you could try it but be prepared because its gonna hurt and it takes a long time to get the hang of, whether you have skiied or skated.