Thanks to everyone who responded to the queer college survey I posted a few days ago. Over 60 schools were represented! Most people who responded are in college now or graduated within the last 5-10 years. Today, I'll share the colleges people said were "awesome" for queers:
I was stoked to see the breadth of colleges that provide super atmospheres for queers these days: public, private, and all over the United States! In one of my next posts, I'll share people's experiences on the other end of the spectrum, and I'll also offer some tips for high schoolers on how to find a gay-friendly college.
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Shae
9/21/2012 04:25:33 am
Don't forget Hood College in Frederick, MD! It's a lesbian haven! My partner went there and whenever we go visit we're shocked by the sheer volume of LGBT students there!
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Brianna
9/21/2012 06:19:06 am
I knew I should have gone to Hood! I grew up in Maryland and wanted out of the state for college. Ended up in Bloomsburg University of PA. Acceptance was actually fantastic. LGBT club, always holding events (esp around National Coming OUT day), and quite a few of the students had (and wore) the "Gay? Fine by Me" shirts the club sold!
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Sonia Oram
9/21/2012 04:36:13 am
Great list. Don't forget Oberlin!
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9/21/2012 04:41:15 am
Cool! Thanks for the additions. I'm sure readers will appreciate it. These 22 are compiled just from the BW readers who responded to the survey I posted Wednesday. Definitely not all-inclusive! :)
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KDGG
9/21/2012 04:42:12 am
Hampshire College (in the Five College consortium with Smith) is also very LGBTQ friendly. They gender neutral restrooms everywhere, have a lot of activism on campus, and have a lot of queer students.
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Misha
9/21/2012 06:28:13 am
I'm a little surprised that the University of Puget Sound is on there. I lived in Tacoma for most of my life, and while I was never scared to be out in that city, it wasn't the most hip place to be as a queer person. Not a horrible place, just not a lot of resources/community. Good job, UPS.
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Tess
9/25/2012 03:00:45 am
As a long time reader, first time replier, and college freshman I would also recommend CSU Monterey Bay. It has a LGBTQIAQ group called Out and About and they are very active in the college community.
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