Provo: the vibe
Videos from people who went, played right here, with what viewers said underneath. Not part of the score.
The verdict
Mixed · 62Mixed but leaning positive: commenters praise Provo's friendly LDS culture, college-town energy and nature, while noting a homogeneous, somewhat bland, expensive feel; content is thin and dated.
- friendliness
- college-town energy
- nature access
- polite people
- community spirit
- homogeneous culture
- bland suburban feel
- expensive, money-driven vibe
- limited nightlife
- dated or sparse content
- Locals who lived there years ago miss its charm and warmth
- Residents describe polite, pleasant people, especially in the LDS community
- Some find it feels like any generic American city
- Strong affection for the area's mountains and trails
- Downtown and campus areas feel affluent and shaped by the university
Read from 8 videos, 40 comments and 0 posts on 2026-11-08; the summary is written by a language model and can misread sarcasm.
Provo Missionary Training Center Tour
Church Newsroom · 706K views · 2017
What viewers said
“When I met my husband I was open to the mormon religion but was still living my life very unsteady. Smoking and drinking was an everyday for me. As we got our first appartment we learned we bad 2 sister missionaries from his church li ing r”
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“I had a Mormon friend in high school and I did some Mormon routine like pray at dinner or go to church dance even though I’m not a Mormon and my friend never shove it in my face . He just treated me like another friend.”
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“What many people don't know about mormon missionaries is that they not only spread their doctrine but actively engage in humanitarian aid. If all privileged kids had compulsory humanitarian aid work after school this world would be a better”
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“I was 20 years old in 1975, when I got baptized in Southern California. A year later I went on a mission, in 1976. When I was at the MTC from September- November 1976 it was a brand new facility and was dedicated when I was there in October”
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“The MTC was among the most memorable parts of my mission that I'll always cherish the most. It's just amazing how my zone and I all entered as strangers on day one, and left as family three weeks later into our respective missions.”
♥ 55 likes
“I love the Missionaries they have saved my life my family. Forever grateful for their services. Elder McDonald and Elder Michaelis and many more..I'm a missionary forever”
♥ 159 likes
“You know, people give Mormons a lot of crap. But I have to say that every Mormon I ever interacted with was polite, respectful and rather pleasant to talk to.”
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“I was at the missionary training center in Bogotá, South America 😆 1995. I want to serve on another mission, next time with my wife 😁”
♥ 23 likes
“This stubborn Baptist took all of six months and nine missionaries to finally agree to be baptized Sep 18, 2021. I couldn't be more joyful about the decision. After my decision made in faith GOD has granted me so much logical understanding ”
♥ 31 likes
“Lovely memories of teaching here in the '70s; so much amazing progress has been made on the campus. ❤️”
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