Brigham Young University-Idaho Top Questions

I am a transfer student. My freshman year I went to a small comunity college, it was one of the hardest experiences of my life. I went through some pretty tough things while I was there. It was so bad I couldn't go back. Then I found BYU-I. I went on a tour there, it had the most amazing feeling to it. The people were warm and welcoming, something about this campus is special. It is completely different from the college I previously attended, it is an uplifting enviroment, it feels like home.

Byu Idaho has something called 'the spirit of Ricks'. It's a religious school and we always say a prayer at the beginning of each class. We live in a very out doorsy place which means that there's a lot of fun things to do! It's not necessarily about compition, but rather helping each other succeed. We are honest and kind. It is rare to find someone that isn't cheerful! I hardly know anyone that doesn't have any friends! Everyone is friends at my school. It's a peaceful place to be and I love it!

Part of tuition is paid for by tithe payers. The atmosphere is always upbeat and friendly. Faculty are very willing to help students outside of the classroom.

This was the furthest and coldest school I considered.

My school is very career oriented and gives a lot of opportunity for internships and career services. They require 2 to 3 internships and they expect every student to make connects with Alumni and other prominent people in your feild. They bring in big companies to interview students and give lectures in order help students make connections and find jobs after they graduate.

I love the small town atmosphere. Everything is in walking distance so I don't have to run my old car down by driving around a bigger town., and hopefully I'll keep off the freshman 15. The teachers are always willing to help you through the class. I love that education is mixed with religion and a majority of the students there share my same values and beliefs.

The tuition is very inexpensive and the education offered is extraordinary! Since BYU-Idaho is a private institution tuition is very affordable. The school offers a lot of opportunities for work on campus and because it is a relatively small university it isn't to hard to find a job. Most of the staff members on campus are students. Also, unlike most universities the atmosphere isn't cutthroat academically. Rather it is an atmosphere that encourages building one another and working as a community to help everyone succeed. There is healthy competition and the students are driven to do well.

The people. Eveyone is so nice here and it is easy to make friends.

The thing I noticed about BYU-Idaho is how welcome I felt immediately. It wasn't too small like my high school, but it also wasn't as big as some other options I was thinking about. It was the perfect size for me, and I knew I would be able to take classes with a better all around teacher to student ratio so I could do better in school.

Because this is a private school run by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints there is a different feeling here. There is no alcohol or drug use and that really changes the atmosphere here. We also are able to take religion classes to better know our religion.