Every Mormon kid at my school is planning on going there. They never explain why-they say "well, it's owned by my church" or something to that extent
2007-01-05 13:22:18 · 8 answers · asked by Sunnydays 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I'm a "Mormon" who did NOT attend BYU. University of Wyoming and Duke University for me! Still, I understand why many LDS people want to attend.
First, BYU has developed into a pretty good school, and some of the colleges there are first-rate. My brother got an accounting degree there, and it opened to door to a top accounting firm and a great career.
Second, it's very inexpensive for a private school. If you're a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the tuition is even lower. Tithing contributions paid to the church are used to pay some of the costs, so members get a break on tuition.
Third, the school has and enforces a pretty strict honor code. If you want to go to college with people who live high standards, BYU is a good choice. You don't have to be a mormon to attend, but if you're not willing to live a moral life, you'd be happier somewhere else.
2007-01-07 17:39:22 · answer #1 · answered by Larry L 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not every Mormon kid wants to go to Brigham Young University.
2007-01-07 17:51:12 · answer #2 · answered by J T 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, why do Catholics go to Notre Dame?
Part of the reason I would think is because it is a private religious school and therefore the people going there are expected to live by certain standards...it's a lot easier being around people who share your same views on life. Plus, it is a very good college...
And, it is hard to get into, they don't just accept someone because they are Mormon....You have to have certain GPA, test scores and other extra-currecular activity leadership...my younger sister tried to get accepted there but the lowest score on the ACT test they will accept (to be considered for a scholarship) is 29 and she got a 28 both times she took it...so she didn't even apply.
2007-01-06 04:17:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
well I just moved from UT and BYU is really popular obviously because it is mostly Mormon populated. There is this idea that girls go there to find husbands and I had a roomate who did just that! BYU is a really good school though. You can almost always find it listed in top colleges. Plus they have a lot of sports and excel in those areas. The college is very strict and a lot of Mormon raised kids strive to go there.
2007-01-05 14:19:46 · answer #4 · answered by crackermelons 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Every answer you got is good. But, in contrast, I'm Mormon and you wouldn't catch me dead at BYU. I went to U of Utah (the one true "U"), there is about a 50% ratio or less. I wanted to experience more of what it's like in a more "real" area then sheltered; but, still close to home. Plus, BYU gives me the creeps a little. BYU is a good school, it just wasn't for me. and I found my wife without having to go there. No, I didn't meet her at the U.
2007-01-06 16:31:32 · answer #5 · answered by Coool 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pretty much for the same reason that most of the people going to Notre Dame, Georgetown, Boston College, Villanova and Holy Cross are Catholic.
2007-01-05 13:53:45 · answer #6 · answered by Ranto 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am and I never wanted to go to BYU. I don't know, I guess there is something to be said to want to go to a school where you'll have something in common. Especially something so important.
2007-01-08 15:18:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
They probably feel very accepted there, and they can practice their religion without having to explain to other prejudiced people what it is about and why they practice it. I don't blame them.
2007-01-05 13:41:11 · answer #8 · answered by trueblue88 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋