“College, for many, is the first time that you are able to be who you want to be without the gaze of the watchful eyes of the community you've grown up in.'
from every angle—sports bans, book bans, abortion bans, and more—living as an openly queer or trans young person can feel terrifying or fraught. But when you find support and community, and take advantage of the resources available to you, it can be a beautiful experience.
To help make your time in school a little more affirming, we compiled tips from queer and trans people who were out in college, as well as staff of campus LGBTQ+ centers. With this advice, you’ll have the pointers you need for navigating being out at school.While a lot of people know they are queer or trans at a young age, that’s not the case for everyone—so if you’re feeling unsure, that’s totally fine. There’s no set time frame in which you must figure out who you are and let people know.
If you aren’t ready to go all in, you can start by being open with some people while still limiting the personal information you give to others. That might look like wearing certain outfits when you’re with a particular group but not when you’ll be seeing your high school or hometown friends. There’s no one way to do it, and carving your own path will probably make the process feel more comfortable.
Connecting with others who are also grappling with similar questions—or even adults who have come out and are now happy, healthy, and thriving—can be comforting,, the director of the LGBTQ+ Resource Center at Brooklyn College, tells SELF. Trans people specifically might find they want extra support handling coming out or dealing with dysphoria. In that case, seek out other trans people to advise and support you, Spivey recommends.
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