A BYU experience is unlike anything else. The things that you will learn go far beyond what is taught in the classrooms, and the people that you will meet are exceptional. Researching the school, and being familiar with the rules and expectations of students, will make the transition smoother and help you get the most out of your BYU experience. Looking at BYU statistically, you realize that what you are getting is a great education at an amazingly low price. But what the statistics can't tell you is the unique and defining experience you will have while attending BYU. Hopefully this book will paint a broader picture of what BYU is and what a BYU student can hope for and expect.
Ashley Vance, Author
Brigham Young University
Things you'll need to know that College Prowler can tell you . . .
On Living Standards:- Visitors of the opposite sex are only allowed in the living room and kitchen and are not allowed to use the bathroom.
- Visiting hours are 9 a.m. to 12 midnight, or 1:30 a.m. on Fridays.
- Students must abide by the BYU Honor Code.
- Students are expected to follow the dress code.
- Students are responsible for keeping their guests to these guidelines.
On Strictness:
'By signing your name to the Honor Code, you are saying that you will live by strict rules, and BYU will not let you forget it. The Honor Code Office is the biggest threat on campus, and no one wants to be called by them.
Students will most definitely be kicked out of school for drug and alcohol offenses, as well as possibly suspended for things such as curfew violations and being found in the bedroom of someone of the opposite sex. Again, due to the Mormon culture, things such as cheating and lying are looked down on by peers and not tolerated by authority.'
On Guys and Girls:
'The guys at BYU are pretty stellar, with exceptional academic performance, adequate conversation skills, and admirable goals and ambitions.
Just be sure to do the ring check. It's very likely that the hot guy in your biology class is married with two kids.'
'Seriously,
the girls are nicer than I thought they'd be! The skinny, tan, drop dead gorgeous ones are actually nice and humble. I thought that would never happen here!'
Do you have what it takes to be a part of the BYU experience? Find out what level of personal dedication it requires, straight from the students' mouths.
Visiting campus isn't enough.
Read our Brigham Young University insider's guide and discover what it feels like to be on campus for 4 years.
Discover if BYU is Right For You.
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