I was not a fan of BYUSA. I don't think they actually accomplish anything they set out to do. That's just my opinion.

I loved my 7 years at BYU (undergrad and grad degrees!). If I were to do them again, however, I would have tried to be me sooner rather than later. It's easy to get lost in the crowd of 30,000 that you think are perfect, but just be yourself and it'll be fabulous.

I absolutely love BYU. The years I have spent here, and the years I will spend here serve as the most rewarding of my life

Go cougars!

Hike the Y!

BYU is extremely unique when compared with other universities because of the religious beliefs we all follow as well as the hard work ethic most students have.

i love byu, but i hate the weather in provo, and it's also just kind of a lame city, which makes me want to leave as soon as i can.

I love BYU. But I think I hate college. I think BYU has done as fabulous a job as it can, and it's a wonderful place for anyone who is searching for a light and easy way to keep your standards (most of them anyways *grin*). But for those of you who don't fit the social norm, it'll be harder for you to adjust. Unless you're an art major, that is. They're all beautiful, glorious freaks.

About 98% of BYU is of the Mormon faith. Over half of the student body speaks another language. BYU students are from all over the world. Many of the students are married and some have children. BYU is the number one most sober campus. BYU students are known to be peppy, social, and excited about life.

The classes are really hard and lots of studying is required to get a good grade. My favorite class so far was my world religion class. Students are very competitive. Professors are very friendly and willing to help students get good grades.

A lot of people (including me) complain about BYU's rules, parking issues, etc. but I am constantly reminded that BYU provides some things that no other school can: dirt cheap tuition for the caliber education, a welcoming atmosphere, crazy networking, and common core values threaded through almost everyone at the university.

Sometimes you have to really search for somewhere to go on a Friday night. There are not as many parties because we do not drink here. However, there are websites and fliers everywhere so find one and go have some fun! We do have a couple nightclubs on Center Street in Provo that are pretty good. There are salsa dances every week, sporting events, fundraisers, hot springs, pools/hot tubs, bike paths, parks, skate parks, and, of course, hiking the Y.

Every Tuesday we get to hear devotionals from big people on what's up. you have to experience the dating culture to understand it. No parties, at least party parties. Lots to do outdoors, social life rocks.

I love the latter perception, however, the first one I believe to be a misconception.

BYU students have the wonderful experience of being stereotyped, being mostly Mormon, mostly white, and mostly normal. Walking around campus is like walking around a glossed over high school. There are no goths (I take that back - I saw one), few punks, and very few extreme appearances. I don't feel like BYU is suppressing student expression the least bit, but I do feel like the very similar backgrounds discourages them from either seeing the differences in others or expressing their own. Suffice it to say, I met very few people who felt completely at home in their own skin from the get go. It takes a while to peel away the layers and get to their inner weirdness.

I love the education I am receiving at BYU...for not being a liberal arts college we really do over so many different majors that are competing with programs that are the best in the nation. Anything BYU does we do well and efficiently. The professors are incredible and I appreciate that event thought the professors could teach what ever they want and not get in trouble by the state they don't abuse that privilege and aren't pushing their own opinions on us.

Since drinking is against BYU's Honor Code, most (I say most because there are the exceptions) activities do not involve drinking. Fraternities and Sororities are not important at all becuase I don't know of any that exist. It is very popular to go to BYU athletic events (football, volleyball, soccer, baseball) on the weekend and during the week. Because of the LDS culture, dating is on all of the single students' minds. Men and women students take it seriously and over-react on a lot of occassions. Activities that you can do on the weekend include hiking, going to movies, bowling, and going to SLC for activities (45 min drive).

i love byu, but i hate the weather in provo, and it's also just kind of a lame city, which makes me want to leave as soon as i can.