06-26-2007, 10:49 PM | #1 |
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Anyone know what Haddow is trying to
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say here. Is he trying to say U students and fans hate BYU because BYU is better academically? BYU is tougher to get into, so what? UVSC has a better nursing program than BYU, so what. I honestly don't know anyone that is a Utah fan that gives much of a rats butt whether BYU is better academically, unless it is to get into an argument. BYU fans going off about how hard it is to get into the school would just prove my point about their lacking the length necessary to get a good oil change and are trying to make up for it by bragging about their grades. I mean, I would make that comeback if I were a Ute fan. |
06-27-2007, 02:17 AM | #2 |
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And some may believe that for a few athletes, BYU is harder to get kicked out of too.
I look at Utah and BYU as pretty much the same thing when it comes to academics. It's not like either one is an Ivy League school. BYU only has tougher admission standards because it is a private school and can be more selective.
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06-27-2007, 02:25 AM | #3 |
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To be honest I don't know much about Utah, other than it has a Med school and is more science-driven. And emphasizes research.
I don't think it compares to UT or A&M, and those are my yardsticks. |
06-27-2007, 03:51 AM | #4 |
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In my view...college is college and it doesn't matter where you go.
In certain social circles of the LDS church, being a BYU alum is a neat little common experience that some can share and discuss with one another. But really, that circle is no different than the returned missionary circle. It matters not what you did there...more that you were there, and that makes you part of the group. Haddow has always struggled to make a point about BYU without mentioning Utah...and vice versa. If you want the prestige of a school name, go Ivy League. If not, go to whatever school you want...BYU, Utah, Weber, SUU, SVU, Hard Knocks...and get your degree and do what everyone else has to do...prove yourself in the working world. That's my take at least.
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I think Mike's response (to which no one responded) is very important. I've perused quite a few CVs of faculty in various departments out of curiosity. The credentials all pretty much look the same. Mostly 2 of 3 degrees from byu and sometimes all 3. Very unusual.
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That is not to say these people are the rule, but there are a lot more than I would have thought.
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