thoughts on University of Utah?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:fun fact about uofu: it has one of the best and most competitive ballet programs in the country

Because dance is HUGE in Utah.

(See Mormonism feminine beauty standards.)

When I was there I danced in the sheets with a ballerina that was in one of those programs. Golly, thanks for jolting the memory.

[Anonymous]

I just listened to a podcast that shared religious #s from Utah - only 42% of Utah as a whole self-identifies as Mormon. The number of that who are actually active is smaller. And the number in SLC is smaller than Utah as a whole. So...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:fun fact about uofu: it has one of the best and most competitive ballet programs in the country

Because dance is HUGE in Utah.

(See Mormonism feminine beauty standards.)

When I was there I danced in the sheets with a ballerina that was in one of those programs. Golly, thanks for jolting the memory.

That is a specific term used only by the very best dancer in the company, like prima ballerina. Anyone "studying" ballet, as I have for 30 years would never call themselves a ballerina.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:fun fact about uofu: it has one of the best and most competitive ballet programs in the country

Because dance is HUGE in Utah.

(See Mormonism feminine beauty standards.)

When I was there I danced in the sheets with a ballerina that was in one of those programs. Golly, thanks for jolting the memory.

That is a specific term used only by the very best dancer in the company, like prima ballerina. Anyone "studying" ballet, as I have for 30 years would never call themselves a ballerina.

And how do you know PP wasn't dancing in the sheets with the prima ballerina?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m queer so I probably wouldn’t voluntarily move to Utah but I do have (straight) friends who attended U of U and we’re really happy there so I wouldn’t discourage a child of mine from attending if they liked the school and the culture.

I have a queer friend from grad school who teaches there. They seem to have found a nice little community.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:fun fact about uofu: it has one of the best and most competitive ballet programs in the country

Because dance is HUGE in Utah.

(See Mormonism feminine beauty standards.)

When I was there I danced in the sheets with a ballerina that was in one of those programs. Golly, thanks for jolting the memory.

My man hit "Submit" on this post and ran to grab a sock and some baby oil.

[Anonymous]

I am currently a 2nd year undergrad student from the DMV who decided to attend the U over other schools from across the country, many of which that are much higher regarded from my peers and within the DMV. I love my decision, Utah is moving away from the commuter school tag and is giving all freshman the opportunity to live on campus in the 2024/25 school year. As an out of stater who lived on campus both freshman and sophomore year, I can say Utah attracts people from all over the country. Many into the outdoors and amazing programs offered with no second thought about LDS influence. Because truthfully it is not as big as a deal as discussed in this discourse.
Additionally, I am Jewish and have even found a home within the small but mighty Hillel that has staff and previous students who work for the international branch. There also is Chabad on campus Not once have I been ridiculed or questioned of my religion by anyone LDS or not.
Utah also has a great nightlife both within the schools Greek system and downtown salt lake being 10 minutes away with many places students enjoy spending their weekend nights.
I was the only freshman from my HS to attend my year and this year there are 3 freshmen! Great school and dont let the current discourse drive you away from the school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am currently a 2nd year undergrad student from the DMV who decided to attend the U over other schools from across the country, many of which that are much higher regarded from my peers and within the DMV. I love my decision, Utah is moving away from the commuter school tag and is giving all freshman the opportunity to live on campus in the 2024/25 school year. As an out of stater who lived on campus both freshman and sophomore year, I can say Utah attracts people from all over the country. Many into the outdoors and amazing programs offered with no second thought about LDS influence. Because truthfully it is not as big as a deal as discussed in this discourse.
Additionally, I am Jewish and have even found a home within the small but mighty Hillel that has staff and previous students who work for the international branch. There also is Chabad on campus Not once have I been ridiculed or questioned of my religion by anyone LDS or not.
Utah also has a great nightlife both within the schools Greek system and downtown salt lake being 10 minutes away with many places students enjoy spending their weekend nights.
I was the only freshman from my HS to attend my year and this year there are 3 freshmen! Great school and dont let the current discourse drive you away from the school.

Well said. There have been some great posts on here from people who have attended or have students there but doesn’t get any better than firsthand accounts in real-time. The LDS bashing is quite remarkable. Some seriously close-minded people out there that I’m sure have a COEXIST decal on the back of their Subaru to virtue signal to the world how morally superior they are.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am currently a 2nd year undergrad student from the DMV who decided to attend the U over other schools from across the country, many of which that are much higher regarded from my peers and within the DMV. I love my decision, Utah is moving away from the commuter school tag and is giving all freshman the opportunity to live on campus in the 2024/25 school year. As an out of stater who lived on campus both freshman and sophomore year, I can say Utah attracts people from all over the country. Many into the outdoors and amazing programs offered with no second thought about LDS influence. Because truthfully it is not as big as a deal as discussed in this discourse.
Additionally, I am Jewish and have even found a home within the small but mighty Hillel that has staff and previous students who work for the international branch. There also is Chabad on campus Not once have I been ridiculed or questioned of my religion by anyone LDS or not.
Utah also has a great nightlife both within the schools Greek system and downtown salt lake being 10 minutes away with many places students enjoy spending their weekend nights.
I was the only freshman from my HS to attend my year and this year there are 3 freshmen! Great school and dont let the current discourse drive you away from the school.

My experience with LDS living in Utah and Idaho is that they will try to convert you, but once they know that is not in the cards, they will literally ignore you (perhaps shun is a better word).

It's fine...and it supports what you say above that no LDS will ridicule you or question your religion because again, they just won't interact with you.

Even LDS with which I worked were perfectly cordial during the working day, but not once ever invited a non-LDS to any of their private functions. We invited these folks to a couple of our holiday parties, but they never attended and it was just clear that there would be no interaction outside of the workplace.

Again, nobody is unpleasant and once you understand how things work, everyone gets along in their separate lives.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am currently a 2nd year undergrad student from the DMV who decided to attend the U over other schools from across the country, many of which that are much higher regarded from my peers and within the DMV. I love my decision, Utah is moving away from the commuter school tag and is giving all freshman the opportunity to live on campus in the 2024/25 school year. As an out of stater who lived on campus both freshman and sophomore year, I can say Utah attracts people from all over the country. Many into the outdoors and amazing programs offered with no second thought about LDS influence. Because truthfully it is not as big as a deal as discussed in this discourse.
Additionally, I am Jewish and have even found a home within the small but mighty Hillel that has staff and previous students who work for the international branch. There also is Chabad on campus Not once have I been ridiculed or questioned of my religion by anyone LDS or not.
Utah also has a great nightlife both within the schools Greek system and downtown salt lake being 10 minutes away with many places students enjoy spending their weekend nights.
I was the only freshman from my HS to attend my year and this year there are 3 freshmen! Great school and dont let the current discourse drive you away from the school.

My experience with LDS living in Utah and Idaho is that they will try to convert you, but once they know that is not in the cards, they will literally ignore you (perhaps shun is a better word).

It's fine...and it supports what you say above that no LDS will ridicule you or question your religion because again, they just won't interact with you.

Even LDS with which I worked were perfectly cordial during the working day, but not once ever invited a non-LDS to any of their private functions. We invited these folks to a couple of our holiday parties, but they never attended and it was just clear that there would be no interaction outside of the workplace.

Again, nobody is unpleasant and once you understand how things work, everyone gets along in their separate lives.

You're referring to "Utah and Idaho" but this post is about the U, which is located in Salt Lake County which as of 2018 is officially no longer a Mormon majority place. Even long before that Salt Lake City had a moderate LDS influence at best - in the 90's, a large liberal (and also gay) community. We used to joke that all the Mormons have moved down to Provo, the locations of the temples and main Mormon attractions in Salt Lake notwithstanding. A tidbit of Utah history: in the 19th century Salt Lake was were the feds sets up guns to keep in the Mormons in check. Read about the history of Fort Douglas here - it's now part of the U.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am currently a 2nd year undergrad student from the DMV who decided to attend the U over other schools from across the country, many of which that are much higher regarded from my peers and within the DMV. I love my decision, Utah is moving away from the commuter school tag and is giving all freshman the opportunity to live on campus in the 2024/25 school year. As an out of stater who lived on campus both freshman and sophomore year, I can say Utah attracts people from all over the country. Many into the outdoors and amazing programs offered with no second thought about LDS influence. Because truthfully it is not as big as a deal as discussed in this discourse.
Additionally, I am Jewish and have even found a home within the small but mighty Hillel that has staff and previous students who work for the international branch. There also is Chabad on campus Not once have I been ridiculed or questioned of my religion by anyone LDS or not.
Utah also has a great nightlife both within the schools Greek system and downtown salt lake being 10 minutes away with many places students enjoy spending their weekend nights.
I was the only freshman from my HS to attend my year and this year there are 3 freshmen! Great school and dont let the current discourse drive you away from the school.

My experience with LDS living in Utah and Idaho is that they will try to convert you, but once they know that is not in the cards, they will literally ignore you (perhaps shun is a better word).

It's fine...and it supports what you say above that no LDS will ridicule you or question your religion because again, they just won't interact with you.

Even LDS with which I worked were perfectly cordial during the working day, but not once ever invited a non-LDS to any of their private functions. We invited these folks to a couple of our holiday parties, but they never attended and it was just clear that there would be no interaction outside of the workplace.

Again, nobody is unpleasant and once you understand how things work, everyone gets along in their separate lives.

You're referring to "Utah and Idaho" but this post is about the U, which is located in Salt Lake County which as of 2018 is officially no longer a Mormon majority place. Even long before that Salt Lake City had a moderate LDS influence at best - in the 90's, a large liberal (and also gay) community. We used to joke that all the Mormons have moved down to Provo, the locations of the temples and main Mormon attractions in Salt Lake notwithstanding. A tidbit of Utah history: in the 19th century Salt Lake was were the feds sets up guns to keep in the Mormons in check. Read about the history of Fort Douglas here - it's now part of the U.

I understand, but was responding to the PP talking about the "LDS influence". My only point is that LDS is not a population that spends a ton of time converting others or preaching to non-LDS populations. They will try to convert you, and once it is clear that is not happening, then they will ignore you.

So, I get that the LDS are not hassling or ridiculing a Jewish kid. They are not hassling anyone. However, not hassling you is not the same as befriending and interacting with you. That won't happen either.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am currently a 2nd year undergrad student from the DMV who decided to attend the U over other schools from across the country, many of which that are much higher regarded from my peers and within the DMV. I love my decision, Utah is moving away from the commuter school tag and is giving all freshman the opportunity to live on campus in the 2024/25 school year. As an out of stater who lived on campus both freshman and sophomore year, I can say Utah attracts people from all over the country. Many into the outdoors and amazing programs offered with no second thought about LDS influence. Because truthfully it is not as big as a deal as discussed in this discourse.
Additionally, I am Jewish and have even found a home within the small but mighty Hillel that has staff and previous students who work for the international branch. There also is Chabad on campus Not once have I been ridiculed or questioned of my religion by anyone LDS or not.
Utah also has a great nightlife both within the schools Greek system and downtown salt lake being 10 minutes away with many places students enjoy spending their weekend nights.
I was the only freshman from my HS to attend my year and this year there are 3 freshmen! Great school and dont let the current discourse drive you away from the school.

My experience with LDS living in Utah and Idaho is that they will try to convert you, but once they know that is not in the cards, they will literally ignore you (perhaps shun is a better word).

It's fine...and it supports what you say above that no LDS will ridicule you or question your religion because again, they just won't interact with you.

Even LDS with which I worked were perfectly cordial during the working day, but not once ever invited a non-LDS to any of their private functions. We invited these folks to a couple of our holiday parties, but they never attended and it was just clear that there would be no interaction outside of the workplace.

Again, nobody is unpleasant and once you understand how things work, everyone gets along in their separate lives.

You're referring to "Utah and Idaho" but this post is about the U, which is located in Salt Lake County which as of 2018 is officially no longer a Mormon majority place. Even long before that Salt Lake City had a moderate LDS influence at best - in the 90's, a large liberal (and also gay) community. We used to joke that all the Mormons have moved down to Provo, the locations of the temples and main Mormon attractions in Salt Lake notwithstanding. A tidbit of Utah history: in the 19th century Salt Lake was were the feds sets up guns to keep in the Mormons in check. Read about the history of Fort Douglas here - it's now part of the U.

I understand, but was responding to the PP talking about the "LDS influence". My only point is that LDS is not a population that spends a ton of time converting others or preaching to non-LDS populations. They will try to convert you, and once it is clear that is not happening, then they will ignore you.

So, I get that the LDS are not hassling or ridiculing a Jewish kid. They are not hassling anyone. However, not hassling you is not the same as befriending and interacting with you. That won't happen either.

You don't have the right to befriend or interact with anyone. They invited you to join their group, and you rejected them. That's on you. Now their group moves on with it's life without you, as it has every right to do.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am currently a 2nd year undergrad student from the DMV who decided to attend the U over other schools from across the country, many of which that are much higher regarded from my peers and within the DMV. I love my decision, Utah is moving away from the commuter school tag and is giving all freshman the opportunity to live on campus in the 2024/25 school year. As an out of stater who lived on campus both freshman and sophomore year, I can say Utah attracts people from all over the country. Many into the outdoors and amazing programs offered with no second thought about LDS influence. Because truthfully it is not as big as a deal as discussed in this discourse.
Additionally, I am Jewish and have even found a home within the small but mighty Hillel that has staff and previous students who work for the international branch. There also is Chabad on campus Not once have I been ridiculed or questioned of my religion by anyone LDS or not.
Utah also has a great nightlife both within the schools Greek system and downtown salt lake being 10 minutes away with many places students enjoy spending their weekend nights.
I was the only freshman from my HS to attend my year and this year there are 3 freshmen! Great school and dont let the current discourse drive you away from the school.

My experience with LDS living in Utah and Idaho is that they will try to convert you, but once they know that is not in the cards, they will literally ignore you (perhaps shun is a better word).

It's fine...and it supports what you say above that no LDS will ridicule you or question your religion because again, they just won't interact with you.

Even LDS with which I worked were perfectly cordial during the working day, but not once ever invited a non-LDS to any of their private functions. We invited these folks to a couple of our holiday parties, but they never attended and it was just clear that there would be no interaction outside of the workplace.

Again, nobody is unpleasant and once you understand how things work, everyone gets along in their separate lives.

You're referring to "Utah and Idaho" but this post is about the U, which is located in Salt Lake County which as of 2018 is officially no longer a Mormon majority place. Even long before that Salt Lake City had a moderate LDS influence at best - in the 90's, a large liberal (and also gay) community. We used to joke that all the Mormons have moved down to Provo, the locations of the temples and main Mormon attractions in Salt Lake notwithstanding. A tidbit of Utah history: in the 19th century Salt Lake was were the feds sets up guns to keep in the Mormons in check. Read about the history of Fort Douglas here - it's now part of the U.

I understand, but was responding to the PP talking about the "LDS influence". My only point is that LDS is not a population that spends a ton of time converting others or preaching to non-LDS populations. They will try to convert you, and once it is clear that is not happening, then they will ignore you.

So, I get that the LDS are not hassling or ridiculing a Jewish kid. They are not hassling anyone. However, not hassling you is not the same as befriending and interacting with you. That won't happen either.

You don't have the right to befriend or interact with anyone. They invited you to join their group, and you rejected them. That's on you. Now their group moves on with it's life without you, as it has every right to do.

That's a bizarre take. I mean I am sure you have Jewish, Catholic, Protestant, Muslim, etc. friends that don't care about your religion and are happy to befriend you.

Just pointing out that LDS doesn't work that way. They are not mean to you, but if you don't join their religion, they are not interested in friendship.

[Anonymous]

We have a house in Park City and get babysitters from University of Utah regularly. They have generally been smart East Cost kids who love to ski and want to ski the Wasatch.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am currently a 2nd year undergrad student from the DMV who decided to attend the U over other schools from across the country, many of which that are much higher regarded from my peers and within the DMV. I love my decision, Utah is moving away from the commuter school tag and is giving all freshman the opportunity to live on campus in the 2024/25 school year. As an out of stater who lived on campus both freshman and sophomore year, I can say Utah attracts people from all over the country. Many into the outdoors and amazing programs offered with no second thought about LDS influence. Because truthfully it is not as big as a deal as discussed in this discourse.
Additionally, I am Jewish and have even found a home within the small but mighty Hillel that has staff and previous students who work for the international branch. There also is Chabad on campus Not once have I been ridiculed or questioned of my religion by anyone LDS or not.
Utah also has a great nightlife both within the schools Greek system and downtown salt lake being 10 minutes away with many places students enjoy spending their weekend nights.
I was the only freshman from my HS to attend my year and this year there are 3 freshmen! Great school and dont let the current discourse drive you away from the school.

My experience with LDS living in Utah and Idaho is that they will try to convert you, but once they know that is not in the cards, they will literally ignore you (perhaps shun is a better word).

It's fine...and it supports what you say above that no LDS will ridicule you or question your religion because again, they just won't interact with you.

Even LDS with which I worked were perfectly cordial during the working day, but not once ever invited a non-LDS to any of their private functions. We invited these folks to a couple of our holiday parties, but they never attended and it was just clear that there would be no interaction outside of the workplace.

Again, nobody is unpleasant and once you understand how things work, everyone gets along in their separate lives.

You're referring to "Utah and Idaho" but this post is about the U, which is located in Salt Lake County which as of 2018 is officially no longer a Mormon majority place. Even long before that Salt Lake City had a moderate LDS influence at best - in the 90's, a large liberal (and also gay) community. We used to joke that all the Mormons have moved down to Provo, the locations of the temples and main Mormon attractions in Salt Lake notwithstanding. A tidbit of Utah history: in the 19th century Salt Lake was were the feds sets up guns to keep in the Mormons in check. Read about the history of Fort Douglas here - it's now part of the U.

same student here, one of my 3 roomates is LDS which I only found out well into the semester. I actively hang out with their friends and NEVER once has religion or conversion EVER came up. College students are students and young adults first and have a lot more layers then their religion. that is one of the most important things I have learned coming from DMV to Utah.