fcthebeatles

I'm an international student, and I am doing research about this school. However, it seems that at BYU, besides many advantages like low tuition, high rank school, etc, I think it could be some difficulties for students who are non-Mormon because there are 98% of Mormon here. So, I want to ask about non-Mormon at BYU. Will non-Mormon students be affected when learning, like meeting difficulties when choosing hot major to graduate like accounting at BYU or how people treat with non Mormon students because they are just 1-2% at school. Is anybody here a non-Mormon student can show me real experience at BYU?

PS: Sorry because as an international student, my English is not so good.

fcthebeatles

Can anyone give me some experience?

talha_adnan

I am an International Student. Hopefully, I'll be joining BYU Fall session 2009! I know couple of people from my country who have been there, graduated and are now living a happy life.

krakenjack

@ talha_adnan.....BYU is soooo much fun.....Its like a Jail where you have to study as well

fcthebeatles

@talha_adnan: Thank you, I'm waiting for more information from you.

@krakenjack: I dont understand why you said BYU is like a Jail. Can you give us more information about life experience at BYU?

hypatia123

I roomed with a non Mormon for 2 years (back in the 70's--I'm researching for my son now!) and this is what I observed.

BYU students will tend to treat you very well if they know you are a "non" because they are inherently nice people, want to convert you, and want to show you how nice Mormons are. You will do just fine there if you are not militant, argumentative, or confrontational. Remember that most students are assuming you are Mormon and don't expect or welcome an argument at BYU.

Learn something about their beliefs so there are no big surprises and expect people to try to convert you, so learn to smile and be easy going.

Remember not to say common expression such as Oh my G-- or use any kind of commonly used foul language.

Best Wishes, Hypatia

talha_adnan

LOL. Thanks Hypatia.