What is a Zoobie?

Okay I know what you are thinking.....two posts in one week. Well let's just say I had another 2 hour nap after school. Now it is 8:30 and again I am not the slightest big tired. Last night I did not go to bed until after 12:30 and was up by 4:45. Good news, I did not fall asleep during school today Yea Me!!

OK so many of you have heard the term Zoobie. A zoobie is a slang word for a BYU student. I have often wondered where this word came from and what exactly it means. Well my friends, today I found the answer. If you have young readers in the room you may want to ask them to leave before you proceed to the official definition of a zoobie.....

Urban Dictionary definition of Zoob, Zoobie, BYU:
Posted By: UtesRus
Date: 2005-11-18 14:21:41

Zoob: French slang for penis from Arabic.

Zoob: A tard. Most commonly applied to people who are actually mentally retarded, but can be used to insult almost anyone.

Zoobie: A term used in Utah, mainly Utah Valley, to describe the excited bunch of Mormons that go to BYU and engage in excessive social activities.

Zoobie: AN UNIDENTIFIABLE RODENT-LIKE CREATURE THAT RESEMBLES A NEUTRA AND A GROUNDHOG.

(BYU)Brigham Young University: an institution located in Provo, Utah. Endorsed by the LDS church, it is a private university that educates approximately 30,000 students annually. A sub-Mormon culture predominates, especially in dorm establishments like "Heritage Halls," "Deseret Towers" (D.T.) and "Helaman Halls." Common activities include creative dating techniques, hall prayers, ward activities, and tunneling.

Strict enforcement of the BYU Honor Code includes monitoring modest clothing, chaste lifestyles, and honesty. Devotionals are broadcast every week at Tuesday, for which all campus facilities are shut down. Dorms and activities have a general curfew of midnight. A general university publication called "The Daily Universe" is released daily. Common campus buildings include the Wilkinson Student Center (the WILK), the Martin L Harris Classroom Building (the MAR , and the Joseph Smith Building (JS . The curriculum is large and academically exceptional, but also includes such majors as "family consumer sciences." A BYU education is very typically conservative.

The stereotypical BYU girl has a bubble haircut, wears a plain, modest t-shirt or button up collared shirt with either a long skirt or jeans, and wears Doc Martens sandals. She has very straight hair and perfect makeup, and smiles sweetly to everyone. She enters the establishment at the age of 18, is engaged by 19 to a returned missionary (R.M.), and generally leaves school to raise a family.

The stereotypical BYU boy is a freshman at the age of 21, having just returned from a mission, and has a short, parted hairstyle. He wears polos and chino pants with loafers. He dates prolifically until he finds his eternal companion, and weds quickly (typical engagements lasting 2 months).

Provo, Utah is also referred to as the "bubble" because of its traditionally close-minded, conservative atmosphere and general self-righteous attitude.

BYU's largest rival is the University of Utah located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The two universities have a football match each fall that is highly anticipated on both sides.BYU students are called Zoobies because they get married so quickly.

"Are you going to the dance?"
"Yes, but we have to be back soon! The curfew is at 12, and we wouldn't want to break the honor code."
"Will you marry me? After all, we have been commanded to multiply and replenish the earth."
"I think you'll make a great eternal companion, but let me consult my bishop first."

Hmmmm very interesting.....You may wonder at this point why I care what Zoobie means, well as of today I am officially a Zoobie. On the spur of the moment I decided to apply for the Master's of Special Education program and (drum roll please) I was accepted. I will start the program this summer and finish in 2011. I must say I am very, very nervous but excited.

From the above definition I will need a new haircut and wardrobe. I have actually started smiling less to try to prevent the smile wrinkles that are trying to obtain permanent residence on my face; however, if I am going to be a true Zoobie, then it looks like I will just have to stock up on the wrinkle cream.



That is the logo from my acceptance letter. My niece Britney told me that she only likes to read my blog when I have pictures, so that little logo guy is for her. So as I have been contemplating my life thus far and thinking about how drastically it has changed in the last few months, I began thinking of reasons why I am excited to be a student again. Here are my top five reasons 5 being the least important and 1 being the most important.

5- Although I did not grow up a BYU die hard fan, I have always been a fan of the school song. I don't really enjoy watching football, but I love byu football games. I have always loved to stand and sing the school song with pride. If you are unfamiliar with the words here they are:

Rise, all loyal Cougars and hurl your challenge to the foe.
You will fight, day or night, rain or snow.
Loyal, strong, and true
Wear the White and Blue.
While we sing, get set to spring.
Come on Cougars, it's up to you!
CHORUS:
So Rise and Shout, the Cougars are out
Along the the trail to fame and glory.
Rise and shout, our cheers will ring out,
As you unfold your vict'ry story.
On you go to vanquish the foe
For Alma Mater's sons and daughters.
As we join in song, in praise of you, our faith is strong.
We'll raise our colors high in the blue,
And cheer our Cougars of BYU.

4-I get to buy a new backpack: I love school supplies, I always have and I always will. I can't wait to get a new back pack, pencils, sticky notes, and pencils. It is going to be fantastic. My favorite stores are Office Max and Barnes and Noble. I am not joking it is true.

3-Extra Exercise: Have you seen the stairs that lead to the BYU campus? Let's just say intense. Buns of steel here I come.

2-The Library: I love love love to study in the library. When I went to snow college, I took a little spill down the staircase of the library during finals week. Let's just say it was the fall heard round the world.

1- The most important reason to go back to school is to be the best teacher I can be. I love my job and I truly enjoy each one of my students. I want to have the skills necessary to give my students the best education possible.

There you go, that's all I have. So if you don't hear from me for the next two years you now know why:)

I actually have one more bit of exciting news, but I will save if for the next sleepless night,