Brigham Young University-Idaho Top Questions

I really can't think of any worst thing about Brigham Young University Idaho other than it is very competitive to get employed there after graduation. Why, because it is such a great place to be employed.

The credit limit is discouraging. I want the flexibility to explore other career fields while I am at the prime age to do so. I took concurrent college credits in high school, which transfered up to this school and I have mapped out exactly how many classes I need to take to earn my degree. I will not have any room to take any elective courses. College is supposed to be a time and place to explore more about my interests, who I am as a person and who I can become. The credit limit takes away from this.

The brainhoney system that they have is probably the worst thing. It is the system that we use to accomplish our homework. Professors are able to post the assignments that are due on the site and work is able to be submitted via the website. However, there are always glitches in the system during the start of the semester, and this can cause some prooblems in classes. The professors are understanding on this topic though and there is some leeway.

The worst thing I would consider about my school is many students do not value it's quality education and infact many outsiders do not quite comprehend how much a high quality education and enviroment this university offers.

The worst thing about my school is the difficulty of feeling at ease with the atmosphere. The school is intensely LDS and very religious. It can be a difficult environment for anyone who is not of that faith. There is a great emphasis on their religion and it is almost encouraged to place Bible study before school work. There is nothing wrong with being spiritual and it is a very beautiful thing; however, it can be difficult to find the courage to really express yourself in a school where you know that you will always be different from your peers.

The worst thing about my school is clean checks that happen in the appartments once a month. It happens in every appartment here and is mandated because it helps on move out day. This school has three semesters to let a third more students attend so it helps them because there is only a week inbetween winter and spring semester and not enough time to clean. We keep our apartment fairly clean but every two weeks we have to deep clean which is hard between classes and other activities. It's good but just an annoyance.

I really can't think of anything I would consider the 'worst thing.' BYU-Idaho really is a great school.

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The worst thing about BYU-I is that the layouts of some buildings are confusing. You get used to it after a while and can eventually find your way around. There are no competitive sports.

I feel like the biggest thing lacking from BYU-Idaho is a lack of diversity amongst the students. I wish that there was even more people of different cultures who shared the beliefs that the school teaches.

The only thing bad about the school would be the weather. It is Rexburg after all though, so cold, bitter winters are too be expected, and you can get past that.

It seems like everyone, encluding teachers, expects you to get married right away. It makes it harder to focus on schooling, and to take things at your own pace.

I think that the worst thing about this scool is the lack of social activities like big school dances. There are dances like learning latin dancing and country line dancing but there are rarely other dances where more than 30 people show up. It can be hard to meet people on the campus without those types of activities.

The weather can get very cold in the winter.

Honestly, sometimes I think that the Honor Code can be a little restrictive, but I know that is for the safety of all the students here at school. Honestly I do not think that there is anything wrong with Brigham Young University. This school has an amazing spirit too it, which means there can not be much wrong with it.

Some of the staff is very anal about the honor code. I like and respect the honor code, but if you show up to a test scruffy because you forgot to shave, there's a chance that they won't let you take the test.

I think the only downside to my school is that they run on a three track system so you may or may not get consecutive semesters. Also one of your semesters may conflict with your usual summer work making it a struggle to figure out how you will save money for the next year. I understand this is to help have as many students as possible attend, it's just a downside that I feel personally.

The worst thing about my school would probably be the fact that we don't have real competitive sports. I love watching and participating in a variety sports. Of course they have intramurals but they are not quite the same. You don't get the effect of trying hard and your school coming to support you.

The worst thing about BYU Idaho when I attended was the limited program options. And the incessant cold.

I would say the worst thing is the housing costs and also the weather. It's very cold up here in Rexburg most of the year, and it's often raining or snowing. One thing that bothers me a little about the school is that sometimes I have to go to several different places to get an answer to a question. They are usually pretty good at helping people, but sometimes it takes a while to find an answer or find out what you need to do.