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While Provo is beautiful, nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, it is by no means a big city. Provo is a college town, housing both BYU and UVSC students. It is within driving distance of Salt Lake, allowing those who are looking for a “night on the town” an outlet. Since the majority of residents are college students, traditional date activities like movies and restaurants tend to be fairly crowded on Friday and Saturday nights. A lot of the charm of Provo is found in the nearby mountains and river. In the summer, bonfires up Provo canyon are a nightly occurrence.

Provo is understandably a very conservative town. You are not likely to find political rallies or protests occurring. The closest thing to a real protest was an e-mail campaign aimed at lifting the noise ordinance that prohibited big parties and dances outside of campus functions or stake dances. An understanding of Mormon culture will ease the transition into the “bubble” of Utah County. However, the lack of city life is far overshadowed by the great outdoor activities available to students year-round. And with great student discounts and a little ingenuity, most of these activities are fairly affordable.

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kristaha

Photography '15

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Lots of Fun

BYU is in Provo which has two malls, and many theaters. There are plenty of places to eat, and most places are pretty cheep. The mountians are right there, so snowboarding and skiing is an option during the winter.

May 22, 2012

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BYUlovin

Elementary Education '15

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Lots of Fun Activities Around Campus

Provo and the surrounding Orem area may not be huge but there is always fun stuff to do. There are two malls close by for shopping, ice rinks, lasar tag, nickel arcades, dance clubs, and lots more. you just have to know where to look and you can have a great time

May 22, 2012

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sirfabsalot

International Relations and National Security Studies '13

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BYU has a lot of unique western cultural attributes that make it a bit strange for out-of-towners like myself. People are generally friendly and there are lots of little things to do everywhere. The food can be good, there are several ethnic restaurants to visit and there is an abnormal concentration of foreign-language speakers. For a city person like myself, it takes a bit of getting used to and humbling myself to enjoy what Provo and BYU has to offer. However, once you do get used to it, you'll love it.

May 21, 2012

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