Questions Concerning Utah! (Orem, Cottonwood Heights: fit in, living in, internship)

[SouthwestStarlight]

Hello,
I attended the University of Utah from 1992-1993. Afterwards, I attended several other Universities including UCLA. In my opinion, the University of Utah was not only the most beautiful campus I have ever been on, but also had some outstanding professors.

I thoroughly enjoyed my one year at the University of Utah. The campus as I mentioned is beautiful - Views of the majestic mountains in the distance, trees..

I did not appreciate the good thing that I had when living in Salt Lake City from 1992-1993. It is truly a magnificent place. I recall the friendliness of most everyone I encountered there.

If you would like my opinion, I would wholeheartedly recommend the University of Utah. Not only will you get a superb education there, but the campus itself is the most beautiful that I ever had the fortune of being on - and I have been to several Universities.

[houstoniancityfanatic]

Originally Posted by NYtoVT

I don't understand the two year thing here. If one moves from another state and gets a drivers license in Utah, you're not a resident ? Are you then a citizen of the US without a state ?

Basically what it amounts too is the state of Utah will not consider you a resident when dealing with higher education. You would still be a resident of your former state if you wanted to go to school there. There are loopholes however if you knew you were going to school in Utah in the future. Go visit the college and get a driver's license, bank account, or anything that will help establish that you have an address in Utah. Use somebody else's address that you know. Then you will be considered a resident from that date that you get all that stuff.

[rlives16]

i am as well a freshman in college looking to continue school in utah. i am from tennesse attending the university of tennesee for now. i have debated utah and colorado schools for a while now due to the outdoor oppurtunities and non southern culture. if i were to be in utah i have narrowed my search down to mostly utah state, utah and utah valley. i snowboard and mtn bike. i like to hike and camp as well. however, i am still looking to obatin a social aspect of college to all while getting a good education. i am also a little more liberal if this affects the search. i am mostly interested in sciences. particularly physics and astronomy types. I could use some detailed info about the cities that would benefit me the most if anybody is willing. by the way, the schools i have looked into in colorado are colorado state university in ft collins and colorado school of mines. i would love to consider cu boulder but i am on a budget since i will be a non resident student.

[eggalegga]

I would avoid UVU if I were you. Better to stick with U of U or Utah State. I don't know much about Utah State. Several CD posters have mentioned that the mountain recreation is more accessible in Utah than in Colorado. Don't know if that's true for a college towns or not.

I've only ever lived in Utah and I graduated from the U many years ago. I wasn't there for the campus/social life so I basically drove there, attended classes and left.

Good luck to you in your education endeavors.

[Chango]

Originally Posted by SouthwestStarlight

Hello,
I attended the University of Utah from 1992-1993. Afterwards, I attended several other Universities including UCLA. In my opinion, the University of Utah was not only the most beautiful campus I have ever been on, but also had some outstanding professors.

I thoroughly enjoyed my one year at the University of Utah. The campus as I mentioned is beautiful - Views of the majestic mountains in the distance, trees..

I did not appreciate the good thing that I had when living in Salt Lake City from 1992-1993. It is truly a magnificent place. I recall the friendliness of most everyone I encountered there.

If you would like my opinion, I would wholeheartedly recommend the University of Utah. Not only will you get a superb education there, but the campus itself is the most beautiful that I ever had the fortune of being on - and I have been to several Universities.

I can't help but feel the U of U stiffed me for about 30K. But at least they gave me a pretty place to study.

[rlives16]

whats wrong with uvu?

[markg91359]

i am as well a freshman in college looking to continue school in utah. i am from tennesse attending the university of tennesee for now. i have debated utah and colorado schools for a while now due to the outdoor oppurtunities and non southern culture. if i were to be in utah i have narrowed my search down to mostly utah state, utah and utah valley. i snowboard and mtn bike. i like to hike and camp as well. however, i am still looking to obatin a social aspect of college to all while getting a good education. i am also a little more liberal if this affects the search. i am mostly interested in sciences. particularly physics and astronomy types. I could use some detailed info about the cities that would benefit me the most if anybody is willing. by the way, the schools i have looked into in colorado are colorado state university in ft collins and colorado school of mines. i would love to consider cu boulder but i am on a budget since i will be a non resident student.

.................................................. ...............................................

I can't speak to UVU, except for the fact its in Utah County and I probably wouldn't live there or attend school there if I was not a strong LDS (Mormon) follower. The area has a reputation for being inhospitable to those who are not.

The University of Utah in Salt Lake is a good school, but has gotten more selective about admissions. I'd make sure I could get admitted first. If you can't it will narrow down your choices. You'd find good science programs there in Physics and other areas. There are abundant opportunities for snowboarding and mountainbiking in the area. The campus is largely a "commuter school" though and many of the students come there during the day and leave by evening. If you are from out-of-state and looking for a social life its there, but not as significant as at other schools. The area is probably the most "liberal" in the state of Utah.

Utah State in Logan is much different in many ways. The USU is a smaller school, but most of the studentbody lives on or near campus. Its not a commuter school. Most students are staying there while classes are going on. Logan is a much smaller area with much fewer opportunities to eat out or go to clubs or bars. The people in the community tend to not have much association with the people on campus and visa versa. One of the nicest features of USU is it is located adjacent to Logan Canyon. There are lots of places to hike and mountainbike in this beautiful forested area that runs for miles. Rock climbing is an option. There is skiing and snowboarding at Beaver Mountain ski resort. Logan is further north than Salt Lake and a higher elevation, so Logan is much colder in the winter. Be prepared for winters that can be long, cold, and icy if you move there. I think, academically, USU is on par with the University of Utah. However, not as many companies interview graduates for jobs.

[eggalegga]

Originally Posted by rlives16

whats wrong with uvu?

Originally Posted by markg91359

...UVU in Utah County and I probably wouldn't live there or attend school there if I was not a strong LDS (Mormon) follower. The area has a reputation for being inhospitable to those who are not.

Exactly. Nothing wrong with the school, just not a good fit for a liberal.

[MrAnderson]

Originally Posted by markg91359

Utah State in Logan is much different in many ways. The USU is a smaller school, but most of the studentbody lives on or near campus. Its not a commuter school. Most students are staying there while classes are going on. Logan is a much smaller area with much fewer opportunities to eat out or go to clubs or bars. The people in the community tend to not have much association with the people on campus and visa versa. One of the nicest features of USU is it is located adjacent to Logan Canyon. There are lots of places to hike and mountainbike in this beautiful forested area that runs for miles. Rock climbing is an option. There is skiing and snowboarding at Beaver Mountain ski resort. Logan is further north than Salt Lake and a higher elevation, so Logan is much colder in the winter. Be prepared for winters that can be long, cold, and icy if you move there. I think, academically, USU is on par with the University of Utah. However, not as many companies interview graduates for jobs.

Some good points about USU, though I do think the community is tied into the University and view it as one of its greatest assets. Homecoming parades through downtown, athletic and culture events on campus, etc. draw the entire community. It's situated above the city right next to the mountains. It's location is great - honestly within 5 minutes of Logan Canyon. It's definitely the type of place where you can focus on your education and live the college life. The cons are it can be harder to have internships, etc. because there's not as many opportunities (though the economy there is pretty good and the growth of the area is rapid). It also still has that small / medium sized feel. It's not much colder in the winter - maybe 5 degrees - cold is cold right regardless if it's 25 or 30.

A look at Utah State in the center, with Logan Canyon directly behind it.

[MrAnderson]

Originally Posted by almostidaho

Are you an undergrad or grad? What do you intend to study? Those are the first things you should think about in Utah schools. You can get pretty solid undergrad educations at the U of U and USU for bargain prices. But remember that it takes TWO YEARS TO ESTABLISH RESIDENCY IN UTAH thanks to our more than a little xenophobic legislature.

Logan is probably the lamest college town I've experienced (I'm a faculty wife who has seen quite a few). Don't expect to find any fine dining. The winter air pollution is horrible. The town/gown divide is wide and deep.

That said, if you're consumed with outdoor activities like snowboarding, rock climbing, mountain biking, fly fishing, etc, and can't get accepted to U Montana, USU might be your nirvana. Housing is still pretty cheap (but unfriendly to smokers, petlovers, and cohabitors). McJobs are abundant for students. USU also has the charming reputation for being a great place to find an LDS spouse.

Good luck!

I think the fine dining is ok in Logan - if you're looking for every chain restaraunt possible it's not really the place, but there's many locally owned gems - Le Nonne's, Hamilton's Steak and Seafood, Cafe Sabor (also owned by Hamilton), The Coppermill, Bluebird, Beehive Grill, Firehouse Pizzeria, Calaway's Bistro (in neighboring Smithfield), and more.