Inside America’s Youth Marriage Capital (BYU)

Everyone jokes about “Ring By Spring,” but in Provo, Utah, it’s taken to a whole new level. Provo, Utah, the home of Brigham Young University (BYU), has the highest rate of newlyweds in America. One reason why is BYU itself. Nearly half the graduating students at BYU are married by the time they get their diploma. So what’s the secret? What is dating like at BYU? How much does faith play into it? And are there any downsides? Come with us to find out.

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0:00 Intro
1:29 Finding a Couple in Provo
2:52 Dating Culture at BYU
6:07 National Marriage Rates
6:29 A Newly Married Couple
8:22 Kids on Campus
9:29 A Dryspell
10:27 Why is this Happening?
15:20 Ballroom Dancing
15:54 The Backlash

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