If he’s struggling academically, let him know every freshman feels the same

Feb 25, 2021
11:59:47am

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I felt so stupid after my first year at BYU. As it turns out, I actually am fairly stupid. But I adjusted and was able to improve after my mission.

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4th and Niner

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Transferring out of BYU advice?

byupirate

2/25/21 11:26am

When you say "state school" do you mean in Oregon?

supertux

2/25/21 11:27am

Oregon State maybe.. has a friend there

byupirate

2/25/21 11:28am

Is he really struggling in class? If so, perhaps he transfers to BYUI? I'm not

snowbird

2/25/21 11:51am

the institute at OSU is great

Turd Ferguson

2/25/21 11:52am

If he stays in his apt only, his experience would likely not be much different

Thrill

2/25/21 11:28am

It wasn't clear from the OP, but it sounds like he's back home in Oregon doing school remotely.

supertux

2/25/21 11:29am

Correct, but when he was on campus, it sounds like he stayed in the apt.

Thrill

2/25/21 11:31am

BYU recommend students to stay in their rooms, and he is not social butterfly

byupirate

2/25/21 11:45am

I've gone on lots of walks around campus. Gives me something to cut through all the boring. Lots of great hikes and

Magathisll

2/25/21 11:49am

I follow several YM from my ward and they are always out hiking, skiing, etc.

Thrill

2/25/21 12:38pm

If I was there would do the same, he is built different than I, more on his PC

byupirate

2/25/21 3:50pm

yea he is back home since most classes were online

byupirate

2/25/21 11:41am

This ^^ Or at least one more semester. It's waaay better

Yiowa

2/25/21 11:29am

I'd agree with this. Impossible to judge any college based on this year. I'd see if he'd be willing to come to campus

Soupie

2/25/21 11:34am

He is thinking of doing BYU online in the fall, on campus winter

byupirate

2/25/21 11:43am

I'd suggest sooner rather than later if he's willing.

Soupie

2/25/21 11:45am

If the issue is getting out of the apt then a change of venue is likely a good

BYU_CPU

2/25/21 11:36am

I doubt it but I would take it.

byupirate

2/25/21 11:46am

My nephews love BYU-I. They were accepted into BYU, but chose the smaller class

Benfica1

2/25/21 11:52am

RE: My nephews love BYU-I. They were accepted into BYU, but chose the smaller

Bin01015

2/25/21 12:00pm

Can he defer his enrollment for a semester or two and get a job during covid?

Parkercoug82

2/25/21 11:39am

A lot schools are going to not give him credit for classes he will take at BYU

Blueto

2/25/21 11:29am

depends on the class. Religion and wellness classes don't transfer. I'd

Colorado

2/25/21 11:31am

That's likely only true for religion courses. Any general ed he took will transfer.

DrBYU

2/25/21 11:31am

BYU unique classes like American Heritage won't. Religious classes of course.

Blueto

2/25/21 11:33am

That's very few relative to how many are available.

Soupie

2/25/21 11:34am

My best friends son transferred. He left BYU as a Junior and went to University

Blueto

2/25/21 11:36am

Probably just religion & Amer Heritage. Without seeing the classes specifically, that sounds like a UH problem.

Soupie

2/25/21 11:38am

Why wouldn't classes transfer (outside of religion courses)?

durandal

2/25/21 11:32am

It really depends on the school

HiLife

2/25/21 11:41am

This year, with COVID has been so, so weird, do you think he'd be happier at BYU

ballen

2/25/21 11:33am

I think so, he went to the 3-4 FHE group event they had.. hard to make friends

byupirate

2/25/21 11:48am

I'd say that you try to convince him to give it a go for even one more semester.

ballen

2/25/21 11:50am

I really really hope so

byupirate

2/28/21 6:22pm

Remote college sucks. I would get him on campus as soon as you can, the restrictions aren't bad at all.

Alpi Gusto

2/25/21 11:33am

Even this semester has a lot more happening in person at BYU, especially if you're seeking it out.

Soupie

2/25/21 11:35am

Exactly. BYU has done a great job with all of this

Alpi Gusto

2/25/21 11:43am

In my area, kids that aren't even going to BYU have moved there for the LDS

Baron

2/25/21 11:39am

Tons of kids are going to ‘MCC’ while living in Provo...

kotacoug

2/25/21 12:25pm

Yep, I'm going to UNLV

Alpi Gusto

2/25/21 12:34pm

Yea, I agree. He likes the idea of staying home.which we don't approve long term

byupirate

2/25/21 11:50am

This year has been hard. My daughter is in similar boat as far as testimony but

Colorado

2/25/21 11:34am

Every school out there has a lame on-campus experience right now.

LegitCoug

2/25/21 11:38am

I wish all had your attitude.I wish all who wanted the BYUexperience can have it

byupirate

2/25/21 11:52am

Transfer to UVU and get an Associates. Then move on to OSU if that's the goal.

Benfica1

2/25/21 11:39am

I can sympathize, but I wonder if he sticks it out 1 more year (where he would

TerpCoug

2/25/21 11:39am

Thank you! I really hope he gets 1 more good year in. Testimony or not.

byupirate

2/25/21 11:53am

Depression is bully especially when it comes to things of the Spirit

cougarsnooty

2/25/21 12:37pm

Have him look at UVU if he liked living in Utah. Still gets some BYU influence.

Troy McClure

2/25/21 11:39am

UVU, USU, or the U.

Shore10

2/25/21 11:40am

You need to find his real issue, the church or school?

Baron

2/25/21 11:41am

Smart, lacking testimony, loves video games, frisbee, just don't reach out

byupirate

2/25/21 11:55am

Tough situation

HiLife

2/25/21 11:46am

part time job good idea, currently is going down the EE which tough, and unfun

byupirate

2/25/21 11:57am

I don't know his major, but I found the University of Utah as easier than Murray

Belboz

2/25/21 11:47am

Thanks for the idea.. currently he is EE.

byupirate

2/25/21 11:58am

Completely understand--family had similar situation

Elvis

2/25/21 11:47am

I think he could still have great experience, testimony or not

cougarblue

2/25/21 11:50am

I'd get him out of there and into somewhere he wants to be, he can start fresh

RC Vikings

2/25/21 11:51am

If he’s struggling academically, let him know every freshman feels the same

4th and Niner

2/25/21 11:59am

you sound like me, he is much smarter than I but not as social

byupirate

2/25/21 3:51pm

With testimony issues, honestly a non-BYU school may be best.

4thand19

2/25/21 12:00pm

Choose school based on reputation of program not reputation of the school

newbie

2/25/21 12:23pm

Does he have a solid idea on what he wants to do after college? what major he wants?

lightmann

2/25/21 12:24pm

no, he is started with EE program, but now is very unsure.

byupirate

2/25/21 3:59pm

RE: no, he is started with EE program, but now is very unsure.

lightmann

2/25/21 5:19pm

what is his mental condition? depression? anything like that?

bald man

2/25/21 12:45pm

I think ok, lack of testimony, friends, and preferring to play video games is

byupirate

2/25/21 4:02pm

I mention the mental aspect because it often doesn’t manifest

bald man

2/25/21 5:33pm

Reed College or Willamette would be good academic choices.

Archaea

2/28/21 7:30pm

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