Brigham Young University-Provo Top Questions

Brigham Young University was no my first choice in undergraduate schools, mostly because of personal bias however it exceeded my expectations. I was able to grow there in a variety of ways, intillectually for sure, spiritually, socially, even emotionally. My peers and professors helped me to realize what is going to be most important in life and how to acheive anything I aspire to. I feel like the most valuable lessons I've received in life have been discovered while I was attending BYU. I learned who I am, what I was, and how I can become something so much more than I ever imagined. Students and teachers at BYU could be defined as self-starters and that was a motivating environment for me. It was vital to my undergraduate career that I learn to get things done and make things happen. Everyone around me was always willing to help me fulfill my potential, not only as a student but as a person.

I feel that what i have gotten out of my college experience is the friends I have made and as well as what I have learned. It seems like the professors at the school seem to genuienly care about our education and always provide many opportuinites for us to help in research. Although my school may not be a big party school, it provides many different alternatives for fun activities. Also, even though it is a university, it seems all of the students give off a happy, calm vibe on campus.

In my collect experience so far, I have learn a tremendous amount about facility and property management. I've gained so much insight into future career paths and networked with a large amount of alumni and staff. Currently I am working on a minor in business management. My college experience has allowed me to gain lifelong skills to be used in my future career path. I took the opportunity to complete an internship, run for a leadership position with the National Residence Halls Association, and study the world by going abroad. With my college experience, I've had the opportunity to meet a large range of people from across the nation and internationally. I feel that it has been extremely valuable to attend Brigham Young University because with its honor code set in place. Their university core (also known as General Education) courses have given me a well rounded range of exposure to science, history and language. I feel safe in the environment and have had the ability to grow individually. As I have been actively involved with volunteer work and on-campus events, I feel that my experience has impacted many around me.

The aim of a BYU is to provide an education that is "(1) spiritually strengthening, (2) intellectually enlarging, and (3) character building, leading to (4) lifelong learning and service." (Aims of a BYU Education, http://www.law2.byu.edu/law_school/foundingdocumentsnew/pdf{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}20documents/aimsofbyueducation.pdf) BYU does a great job of achieving this aim. Not only did I achieve a quality, intellectually enlarging, education in the Psychology department that prepared me for my graduate coursework, but I was also spiritually strenghtened. There were weekly campus devotionals, that helped the student body keep everything into perspective. Additionally, the faculty incorporated spiritual concepts into their lessons and invited spiritual learning into the classroom. These first two aims helped me to buld my character, as I sometimes had to struggle to succeed in class, which made me a better person. There was also a major empahsis on integrity, that was echoed by everyone throughout the university. BYU has trained me well, and sent me out to prepared to learn continually, both in my graduate program and as I start my career, and to serve others throughout my life, in my career field and in the community as a whole.

At college I have grown much more as a person than I ever did in high school. There are so many opportunities to learn things, participate in activities, and to decide on your future occupation. I have learned how to be more productive with my time and have learned how to be a harder worker and prioritize different things in my life. Also, being in the mountains during college I've been given the chance to hike and enjoy the outdoors often. This makes me realize how much I love nature and how valuable it is for people to remember what the world is really like. I have become a better person because of college.

I have learned so much in just this first semester and I have plenty more to learn. I have made new friends, learned to do your homework on time because it is easy to fall behind. I also have learned that there are people in this world who care if you understand and know what you need to know and are very willing to help you out if you need it. I am so glad I choose LSC and it's auto program for my college experience because it has made all the difference.

I have begun a greater journey in discovering who I am and what my purpose is here upon this earth. I don't have parents watching my every move, so the way I choose to live my life is entirely up to me. I feel like attending college has been a test to my character. I have to decide what I belive and what I want to stand for. I am not a huge fan of taking tests, but I have loved learning and gaining a greater education. I have learned so much from the wonderful people around me and feel so blessed to have been able to attend college so I could make some of my dearest friends. I know I will never be the same after attending college. I love what it has allowed me to be and discover about myself.

The most valuable aspects of my education have been exposure to service and diverse cultures, the availability of opportunities to obtain experiences, and teachers who have taught me how to think for myself. I have had multiple opportunities to interact with the community and give service. This has helped me see the value and joy in using my gifts and abilities to enable others. I believe this to be the purpose of an education. Also, I have gained extensive exposure with different people and cultures. As the world becomes more interconnected I feel this has been a beneficial aspect of my education. I am now better prepared to interact with and understand those people with whom I will work. I have received great guidance in finding learning opportunities that fit my goals. These have helped me better understand what I am capable of and how I can most benefit the community and the workplace. Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, I feel I have developed my ability to think on my own in order to make good decisions and achieve new heights. This skill is what propels society forward and I hope to apply these skills in order to contribute.

I have gotten a lot out of my college experience through my peers as well as my classes. I am currently roomming with my brother and we have gotten really close with one another. We haven't seen each other for the past few years and living together makes up for the time we were apart. Also, I have learned to meet so many people from around the world. I am constantly learning about other people and their different backgrounds. It is a big eye opener and it really expands your thoughts about the world and who you are in it. I really treasure the time that I have in college. I'm constantly learning and having a blast throughout. College life has just set my proirities straight and made me better able to interact with the community at large.

My college experience has been a time of discovery, challenges, passions, ambitions and fun. I've learned a lot about who I am and how I can contribute to the world around me. The world is great! There are limitless possibilities and its so hard to choose something I want to do for the rest of my life. I've learned that the most important thing to do is to study something I'm passionate about. If I start worrying too much about money, I'll lose focus on what is most important. College is all about opportunities, discovering our passions and pushing ourselves to be better then we knew we could be. College is hard, but worth every moment. Learning is everything.