Life Outside the Marriott School

While in Business School, you may occasionally find yourself with some additional time. Alright, so rarely or almost never may be more accurate than occasionally. However, living in Utah does have its benefits. Here are just a few things you can do outside of the program.

Cultural: BYU offers an impressive list of concerts, lectures, and performances. Last week on campus you could see the Shakespeare play Twelfth Night, listen to General Petraeus, Commander of the US Central Command, or attend a the BYU choral showcase. Utah Valley has a lot to offer as well. This Friday, I went to a production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels in Orem, which featured the wife of one of my MBA classmates.

Outdoors: Utah is fantastic for outdoor enthusiasts in all four seasons. With the mountains so close, there are always opportunities for hiking, camping, rock climbing, and biking. And of course you can’t forget skiing and snowboarding with the best snow on earth! On Saturday, I went to Park City Resort for a little snow time with a few friends from the MBA program.

Entertainment: There are 4 movie theatres within 15 minutes of BYU campus. There are hundreds of restaurants to choose from in Provo and Orem area alone. If you don’t find what you are looking for locally, you can always head a little farther north. Salt Lake has a lot to offer. On Monday, I attended a concert of one of my favorite bands.

—Kelsey Harris, Class of 2011, OB/HR