How to Fight Boredom at Your BYU-I Student Housing Complex

Jenn Handy • February 20, 2025

Going off to college is an exciting yet often nerve-wracking experience. Leaving your home, saying goodbye to your family, and packing up all your belongings is a huge milestone in your life. 


While obtaining a degree and learning new things should be the main focus of your university experience, it’s important to have a good time, too. Whether you’re a party animal, a bookworm, or a sports star, college can be one of the best times of your life. Having fun throughout college boosts your mental health and helps you create lifelong friends and lasting memories.


You may still be weighing up different college options, but Brigham Young University Idaho, or BYU-I, is a great choice academically and socially. BYU-I’s NorthPoint student housing complex offers a fun and social experience for students, with a ton of amenities to help you stay entertained and connected.


Read on to learn how BYU-I’s student housing facilities can help you fight boredom and have an amazing university experience.


Socialize Outdoors

Everyone loves to get outside and soak up the sun when the weather is good, and NorthPoint is the perfect place to catch some Vitamin D and work on your tan in the summer. The student housing complex offers fantastic outdoor facilities to keep you from being cooped up indoors all day.


Want to have a barbecue and invite all your friends? There are a number of outdoor grills, perfect for cooking burgers, hotdogs, and any other delicious food you enjoy. When the sun dips below the horizon and the night chill comes on, warm up around one of the many fire pits to toast marshmallows, listen to music, and socialize with your new friends.


There are even hot tubs, perfect for relaxing on balmy summer nights, whether you’re spending time with a small group of friends or enjoying the silence by yourself. For those big sporting events, make use of the plentiful courtyard space with an impressive 8-foot mega-screen TV.


Hang Out in Communal Indoor Spaces

For those rainy days and frosty evenings, there’s no better place to be than indoors. NorthPoint offers plenty of spaces to hang out and have fun. The study and lounge areas are full of comfortable seating and room to relax. Grab a snack and get to work with your study group, or just lounge around and chat with your friends.


You can also get competitive in the game room, with pool tables, foosball, air hockey, ping pong, and more. Start your own tournament or just enjoy a quick game with a friend to pass the time.


Are you a movie lover? Get your friends or roommates together for a film night in one of our dedicated theater rooms and watch the latest action movie or rom-com. There are also music rooms to hone your creative talents, whether you prefer strumming on the guitar or playing the piano.


NorthPoint has a variety of restaurants on-site, offering special discounts for residents. Choose from several fantastic food options, including Five Guys, Papa John's Pizza, Cafe Rio Mexican Grill, and Dairy Queen. There’s something for everyone.


Stay Active

If you like to stay active and look after your physical health, there are few better places to live than BYU-I’s NorthPoint student housing. With two private gyms and a yoga and ballet studio, you can have a great workout any day of the week without the need to travel. There are even two women’s gyms for those seeking a female-friendly space in which to exercise. 


Don’t fancy lifting weights or doing downward dog? There are plenty of great running and cycling routes in the vicinity for those who wish to get out and exercise in nature.


Attend Resident Events

One of the best things about living at NorthPoint is that there is always something to do. The BYU-I residents love hosting events throughout the year, including free pancakes for pancake day, a haunted hallways experience for Halloween, barbecue cookouts in summer, and Easter egg hunts in April.


There is always something new and exciting to experience, and these events are a great way to wind down and meet new people. Make sure you follow NorthPoint’s Instagram page to stay updated on the latest events and celebrations!


Relax at Home

With a busy college schedule, you may want to enjoy your own space from time to time—especially if you need to study or recharge after socializing. NorthPoint’s apartments are all fully furnished, with comfortable facilities and everything you need to relax at home. The high-speed internet is perfect for studying, as well as playing video games, streaming movies, and downloading music.


Enjoy Every Moment in Your BYU-I Housing Complex

When you live at BYU-I’s NorthPoint housing complex, it is impossible to be bored. There are so many unique and exciting ways to entertain yourself, whether you’re hanging out with friends or relaxing by yourself. NorthPoint residents should make the most of these fantastic amenities.


For a closer look at our facilities, reach out to arrange a tour. If you are ready to get started with your application, don’t wait! Apartments fill up fast. We hope to see you at NorthPoint in the future!

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