<p>Im pretty sure this is in the wrong section lol but i didn't know where to place it. So I'm most likely going to take my offer for a triple. Problem is I don't know how comfortable my roommates will be with me. Why? Cause I'm bisexual. It's a main reason I wanted a single or at least double because I want to be myself but if I room with other people I feel it will make them uncomfortable and make the whole living in a dorm thing incredibly awkward. So what's your take people?</p>
<p>Well personally I’m gay, I never thought about it much because I was going to try for a single instead of being with roomates, but that’s not really because of my sexuality. From what I understand, UCLA is supposed to be pretty open about things like that, I’d try not to worry about it too much. Some might be more uncomfortable than others, if they’re too uncomfortable you could talk to the RA to see where to go next, fill out a form to change your room assignments if you’re still able to if they are. You shouldn’t have to live an uncomfortable life just because people around you have an issue with you</p>
<p>I dont think most people would have a problem. I think</p>
<p>The general environment at UCLA is very accepting, from what I’ve been told. Your RA should also be helpful and early on you can switch on some specified day… I have heard about a negative experience between two roommates for a similar reason but the issue was quickly resolved by administration and a room change. I would not worry, I’d like to think that UCLA is more on the liberal side.</p>
<p>Oh, and good luck! (:</p>
<p>I know a lot of people that got a roommate change at the beginning of the quarter because of this. I also know people who didn’t realize they were bisexual till later and they switched after 1 quarter.</p>
<p>I don’t know about UCLA, but I believe that at most colleges (maybe not Brigham Young!), plenty of young people are openly trying on new identities. I think you would be accepted just fine.</p>
<p>I say it’d be best to let the roommates know in advance, since it might be an issue for some people and not for others. The “liberalism levels” vary to the point where I feel like the UCLA student body is at just a plain average, right in the middle about a bunch of topics… but I digress.</p>
<p>I’m pretty sure it wouldn’t be anything to worry about, but just to shut down any potential problems you should let them know. Like one of the earlier posters said, it’s not too hard settling things with your roommates and then getting a room change if needed.</p>
<p>Good luck! :)</p>
<p>Even if they come into college uncomfortable about people of alternate sexuality, most people seem to get over it quickly, because it’s so much a part of the reality. Of course, having said that, it’s always important to be considerate about how and when you “sexile” your roommate.</p>
<p>There is no reason to advertise your sexuality to everyone you meet. I’m not saying you should hide who you are, but you should only share something personal if and when you feel it is appropriate to do so. Maybe your roommates will be curious or maybe they won’t; there is no need to worry until a problem comes up. If your roommates are openly hostile toward your lifestyle, get the residential office involved to solve the conflict.</p>
<p>Your sexuality is private business. You don’t have to let everyone know. It does not define you. Most of what you have to do each day has little to do with your sexuality unless you are involved in groups and rights for the bisexuals, etc. Even so, this is not something you would inundate your roommates with. You treat them with respect and you deserve the same from them.</p>
<p>You may find that the heterosexual roommates are the most troublesome of all in terms of being “sexiled” from your room which happens at colleges. It really doesn’t matter who is in that room that is keeping everyone out in the end.</p>
<p>thanks everyone for the responses. Personally Im just going to wait for aug till I get my roommates information and tell them whats up. Although its true its none of there business I rather have it out and in the open then to wait till they find out on their own through someone else. I did this before and people found out through other people and talk about awkwardness. So once the info is out im letting the cat out of the bag i dont want another repeat</p>
<p>i’m gay and had a triple this year… i didn’t tell my roommates until i got there and it was totally fine. don’t worry about it</p>
<p>Yeah, I’m rooming with Boiker next year and I’m not too worried about it :D</p>
<p>P.S. LOLOL I FOUND YOU</p>