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Fun Local Trivia
  1. Salt Lake City was the host city for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games.
  2. The Great Salt Lake is the second saltiest body of water on Earth, after the Dead Sea in Israel.
  3. Salt Lake City is less than an hour away from Park City, where the world-renowned Sundance Film Festival is held every January.
  4. Utah has five national parks (Zion, Arches, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef and Canyonlands), and ski slopes with "the greatest snow on Earth" are only a short drive away from the University of Utah.
  5. The original name Mormon pioneers gave Utah when they settled here in 1847 was Deseret, but Washington politicians who disliked the Mormons insisted on calling the state "Utah," after the Ute Indians.
Notable Natives
  • Roseanne Barr – actress
  • Shawn Bradley – NBA basketball player
  • Ted Bundy – serial killer (attended University of Utah Law School)
  • Butch Cassidy – outlaw
  • Philo Farnsworth – inventor of television
  • Jake Garn – senator/astronaut
  • J. Willard Marriott – restaurant, hotel chain founder
  • Donny and Marie Osmond – singers
  • Robert Redford – actor, Sundance Film Festival founder
  • James Woods – actor
Local Slang
  • Flip (or fetch): Common local expletive, used as an inoffensive alternative to a certain other expletive that begins with the letter "F"
  • Mission: Many members of the LDS Church go on church-service "missions" to different parts of the world for up to two years
  • TRAX: Term for the Salt Lake City street car (or "light rail") system
  • Ward: Common LDS ecclesiastical unit, whereas most people would say, "at my church . . ." Mormons say, "at my ward . . ."
Points of Interest
  • EnergySolutions Arena
  • Great Salt Lake
  • Lake Powell
  • Latter-day Saint Temple Square
  • Promontory Point
  • Timpanogos Cave National Monument
  • Wasatch Mountains
  • Wasatch-Cache National Forest

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The local atmosphere in Salt Lake City is basically that of any metropolitan city. However, the problem that most people encounter is the stark contrast between the conservative nature surrounding Salt Lake City and the city itself, which leans toward the left politically speaking. The contrast magnifies the diversity between the Mormon culture and the regular, average people living downtown. Being a mid-sized city provides some of the opportunities found in a big city (only without the headaches), while at the same time providing small-town charm and security. 

Most people you meet in SLC are more of the outdoorsy types, whether it be environmentalists who want to conserve the forest or anglers and hunters who want to use it without regulations. There is a lot of diversity on campus and in the city.  It's true that the Mormon religion has widely influenced the culture. Do not be surprised if you are asked if you're a "member." This is a common question asked by Mormons and non-Mormons alike. Some non-Mormons feel alienated because they are not members and, unfortunately, are treated differently. However, the majority embraces non-members. Overall, Salt Lake City has a little bit for everyone and is a great place to get a start in any career path.   

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Local Atmosphere at University of Utah

bandre7771

Computer Engineering '17

4.6
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Downtown Salt Lake City

There are lots of attractions, stores, and there are two malls downtown. One of the malls have just opened, and it is known as city creek. I hear it is a great place with lots of attractions, but I have never been there. There are lots of restaurants and many other kinds of buildings.

Apr 11, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at University of Utah

sarahrmojazza

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) '13

1.9
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Salt Lake City Traffic

The traffic is terrible! There is always construction and the U is on a huge hill.

Mar 19, 2012

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rlusk2134

Business Administration and Management '14

3.8
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Salt Lake Is a Great City

Salt Lake and the surrounding areas are a great place to live. The mountains provide a lot of fun, both in the winter and the summer. The city has a pretty good downtown and a nice nightlife.

Mar 06, 2012

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User rating for University of Utah - Local Atmosphere is 4.6 out of 5 based on 37 user reviews.

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Facts

Shopping Centers
  • Foothill Village
  • The Gateway
  • Sugar House Shopping Center
  • Trolley Square
Major Sports Teams
  • The Blaze: Arena Football
  • Real Salt Lake : Major League Soccer
  • Salt Lake Buzz: Minor League Baseball
  • Utah Grizzlies: East Coast Hockey League
  • Utah Jazz: NBA
Distances to Nearest Major Cities
  • Las Vegas: NV: 7 hours
  • Park City: UT: 45 minutes

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Century 16 Salt Lake
125 E. 3300 S.
Salt Lake City
(801) 486-9652

Cinemark Sugarhouse 10
2227 S. Highland Dr.
Salt Lake City
(801) 466-3699

Megaplex 12 at the Gateway
165 S. Rio Grande St.
Salt Lake City
(801) 304-4636

Megaplex 17 at Jordan Commons
9335 S. State St.
Sandy
(801) 304-4636

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