<p>I am being forced to go to the University of Utah by myself. Actually I got a gigantic scholarship there and I will be able to graduate debt-free. Now I'm wondering what they city offers me. Anyone? Anyone know anything about the school that I probably don't?</p>
<p>Poking fun at Mormons can be pretty fun, depending on who you ask.</p>
<p>Are you Mormon? If so, you’ll have no trouble finding a wealth of activities that interest you. If not, there are still many clubs/bars you can go to as well as in-school parties that could be fun. I’m not going to lie and say Utah is the best place for the average college student to have tons of college-aged fun (in the stereotypical sense of the phrase), but I’m sure there’s a lot you can find. I would consult Google for this one.</p>
<p>Edit: anaychi, perhaps in localized cases, it could be fun. But in a state that has a majority of Mormons that will support each other (especially when being made fun of), I can’t say the fun would last long.</p>
<p>I agree. 
But seriously?</p>
<p>EDIT: GludiousMaximus- no, not Mormon. Is this going to be a problem?</p>
<p>Not my name, but okay. 
It won’t be a big issue, but you’ll have more trouble finding parties and such that tailor to your interests. Again, Google is probably the place to go. I’m not sure how many CC’ers attend college in Utah.</p>
<p>Probably very few do. I initially wanted to go to Cornell but I ended up not even applying after I got a scholarship here and I was offered nice incentives, such as a new car from my parents, opportunity to study abroad, etc.
I know skiing and snowboarding are big there. I’m just not a big outdoorsy person. The city seems somewhat boring. I’m sure I’ll develop new interests because right now I don’t have many.</p>
<p>Sarcastic remarks shouldn’t be taken seriously, Studious! Do lighten up. :)</p>
<p>As you know, sarcasm doesn’t translate very well on the internet. I should pay more attention to your posts, though, as it seems you are very fond of using it.</p>
<p>@dogbreath: I’m not sure why you agreed to go there if you think you won’t have much to do. If I were you, I’d have applied to Cornell. But your incentives are nice, and I hope your decision pays off.</p>
<p><em>AHEM</em>
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<p>Well, I’m thoroughly glad you’ve noticed.</p>
<p>@Gludious
I’ve been having other issues (emotional and mental) and going to a school in my state where I don’t have to worry about money and where I’m closer to support sounded like the best option.</p>
<p>How about, uh, ski?</p>
<p>@dogfart (two can play this game): But by not applying, you’ve confined yourself to a single option. You could have a change of heart between now and April. But I’m glad you’ve thought out your choice.</p>
<p>:)
I know, and I blame it on my laziness. Oh well, too late anyways.</p>
<p>Utah has a very strong Performing Arts program, one of the top ranked Biomedical Engineering departments (in the teens), Med Schools, Law and Business programs, etc. This school is very focusses on Entrepreneur guidance and has produced three Nobel Prize winners.</p>
<p>there is a much more liberal spririt there than any other school in Utah thus the Mormons who do attend there are more likely to be more accepting of altering opinions, which of course is not a universal trait</p>
<p>salt Lake City has theater, Sailing on Salt Lake, hiking, biking, easy transportation, etc. this is less of a ‘University town’ but as a major hub in the west, it is a place where there is lots to do.</p>
<p>We live in WA and have been researching from the non-member perspective so our view is that of an interested outsider who will have nobody nearby other than new friends…</p>
<p>Good luck and enjoy!</p>