Brigham Young University
Reviews

BYU Security Is Bored

Since there is an honor code kids do not often cause much trouble. In addition it is very rare that anything dangerous happens on campus. The most dangerous thing is crossing the street when the light says stop.

Awesome

I love the nightlife because it's all appropriate! There are so many dance clubs to go to and random get togethers that are open admittance that I can't help but have a great time. The campus is dry, so I don't have to worry about breaking the rules and can have a great time.

Honor Code

We have an honor code that we sign which commits us as student to not do drugs or drink. I am only a freshman, but I have not witnesses any drug or alcohol use the two semesters I have been here.

Nice, Clean, Accessible

The facilities on campus are extremely clean and accessible. Some of the buildings are older and are not the most aesthetically pleasing, but overall the campus is the most clean I have ever seen and very well kept up. The library is ever-expanding and has a plethora of rooms and areas in which to study, tailored to your noise preference level. Great place.

Self-Policing

BYU has a very strict code of conduct. However there is no campus gestappo to enforce it. Out of religious conviction most students simply follow it. Some don't, but this is not very visible.

Amazing Library and Extremely Clean Campus

Few libraries compare to BYUs. So many resources, classes to help you with research and assignmnets. On top of that it is a beautiful campus that is always spotless.

Fans Are Amazing!

Faces painted, crowds gathered by the hundreds or even thousands, cheering so loud and hard your voice hurts the next day; every fan that walks through the gate is ready and pumped as if they were about to play the game their self.

Socially, Academically, and Recreationally Perfect

I love the atmosphere there! So many new faces, things to do all around town, and so much to learn!

BYU: Food

There is a great variety of food around campus for a variety of prices. A student/visitor could find just about anything he/she wanted to eat somewhere on campus. However, the price may not be ideal. The cafeteria is too expensive unless a student has a meal plan, which are over priced as well.

"Stone Cold Sober"

BYU proudly holds the title of the #1 Stone Cold Sober college/university. Due to the religious nature of the University, this won't change anytime soon. I am really glad that BYU has rules against smoking and drinking because it makes the whole campus that much happier, and in my humble opinion, it makes the parties more fun.

Nightlife

If you're married... BYU's nightlife would get a better grade.

Very Strict but You Get What You Sign up for

The rules are very strict due to the honor code you sign when you enroll, but it is just that: an honor code. It is something you are agreeing to do, and if you find that it is too strict, then this isn't the school for you.

Fun

I love it at BYU. People are very easy to talk to and the girls are awesome. They are good looking and smart. They also have standards higher than most people.

Night Life

There isn't much of a night life here. The most fun that you will have is at house parties but as far as actual clubs or bars there aren't any. Its illegal to watch movies in public places on campus and visiting hours in the dorms are such that you can only be in a member of the opposite sexes room twice a week for two hours. So having a night life at the dorms is also difficult.

Spirit of Improvement.

So far my experience at BYU has been very uplifting. There is a great environment of respect and honesty on campus. BYU students are determined to study hard and be diligent in their studies. This is something that has encouraged me to be more competitive in order to succeed in my education. I would choose BYU again because the Honor Code that we as students sign makes of Brigham Young University a place to grow academically as well as spiritually.

Plenty of Parking Spots.

I do not have a car but when I have borrowed my friend's car it has been easy to find a parking spot. I think BYU campus has plenty of parking spots. Most of the time having a car is not necessary since all of the on and off campus housing are really close to campus, so we can just walk.

None at All

This is a drug-free campus and there's none at this school that I'm aware of

Campus Strictness

As I'm sure you know, all students must abide to the Honor Code. This means no alcohol, smoking, and living the Law of Chastity AKA no sexual relations outside of marriage. Sure, it's strict compared to most schools, but when you come to such a fantastic university like BYU, there are prices to pay and sacrifices to make.

Facilities on Campus

The Harold B. Lee Library is freaking huge and fantastic. There's always a place to study, always a computer to use. There are places to be quiet and study, and there are places to hang out. We have the Smith Fieldhouse, which has weight rooms and a track.

Generally White Mormons

It's an LDS-owned, Utah school. About 85% of the school is white. Of course, nearly all of the students are Mormon. I would guess a lot of students are straight, Republican, and come from an averagely well-off family.

Alcohol & Drug Free School

We are known as a "Sober School" we have an honor code that is expected to be followed by ALL students. This honor code includes being drug and alcohol free. This is well monitored by policy advisers and local leaders, issuing routine "check-up" interviews.

Elementary Education

I absolutely love my major. You can tell the programs has been well thought out and developed to the students' greatest advantage. I work with and intimate group of about 23 fellow students. We are in all of the same classes at this point in the major; this is a great aid in working together to succeed. The workload is manageable and appropriate for preparing us for our future career. We have all the facilities and resources we need to successfully complete our work. My major at my school provides great opportunities to network yourself for future internships and jobs that become readily available to us within the appropriate time frame.

No Car Needed

Parking is a hassle! If you don't get to school early, you;ll need a lucky day to get a spot. They're pretty strict on parking in the teacher zones and what not, but everywhere else is fine. It doesn't cost any money to get a parking pass. But driving to school is a hassle. Luckily most housing and all of the buildings are within walking distance. Everything is generally close. It probably takes 10-15 minutes at the most to walk from one end of campus to the next. I don't have a car and I get around just fine.

Professors Care About the Students

The teachers are generally nice. I haven't had a teacher that I have dislike thus far, but I have heard of some pretty tough and unforgiving teachers. Most of the teachers I've met care more about the student's success in the class and in life than in having the reputation for an extremely hard class. However most of the teachers I have had are wonderful. Their goal is to teach you so that you can learn.

A Higher Place

as a private school it has stricter rules and standards, it makes it wonderful not to have to be around drugs or alcohol and to know people around you have high standards. Religion is incorporated into most classes in some way. There are a lot of service opportunities and ways to be involved on campus, and our sports teams are awesome