<p>Donna, I too would assume that the vast majority of transpeople at colleges around the country did not transition until after they arrived on campus. In many cases, I would not be surprised if they had not even really allowed themselves to admit the desire to do so, much less taken concrete steps in that direction. Once on campus, I also agree that it is perfectly reasonable for them to wish to stay among supportive friends in a safe environment.</p>
<p>I would only find it odd if an already-transitioned transman applied to women’s colleges, even if he could because he was technically biologically female. If his goal was to live easily and naturally as a man, it would be a lot easier to accomplish that in a coed environment, where little or no attention would be drawn to his identity. (Yes, there are male exchange students on Wellesley’s campus all the time, but there are no male matriculated students, and cobrat’s protests to the contrary, I can assure you that people know who is an exchange student and who is not.)</p>
<p>Cobrat, once again we are astonished that your army of friends, relatives, and acquaintances includes many who just happen to have experienced exactly what we are talking about…or close enough for you to make a case. :rolleyes:</p>