Fall 2010 transfer student--LGBTQ Community? Which college?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Santa Cruz
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<p>As I stated, I'm going to be a transfer student this fall at UC Santa Cruz. My current major is Anthropology. I have plenty of friends that go to UCSC, and they're all in Porter. I've visited numerous times and I love the atmosphere of Porter, however according to the admissions site--transfer students can't be in Porter?! </p>

<p>The main reason why I liked Porter is because it seemed to have a fairly adequate LGBTQ community. I come from a town in Southern California that is politically moderate to conservative and I'm looking for a change. I know all of the proposed "stereotypes" of Porter--but they don't really bother me. I get along with all types of people, however I was hoping to be in a college with the most substantial gay community. </p>

<p>Since I can't be in Porter, what would be the best fit for a girl who happens to be gay? I was assuming Kresge--but I'd appreciate any/all feedback!!!</p>

<p>ALSO: I'm looking to get involved in any LGBTQ organizations on campus. Any knowledge of that would be amazing as well. </p>

<p>Please feel free to email me if you're in the same boat!</p>

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<p>I private messaged you : )</p>

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<p>i think kresge is a good second choice. i have heard porter and kresge are the most liberal of the colleges, also kresge’s emphasis is power and representation and i have a gay friend who graduated from santa cruz and he was in kresge =]</p>

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<p>LGBTQ community: [Cantu</a> Center](<a href=“http://www2.ucsc.edu/queer/home/home.shtml]Cantu”>http://www2.ucsc.edu/queer/home/home.shtml) at Merrill. You don’t have to be a Merrill student to join. Santa Cruz has a very active and welcoming LGBTQ community.</p>

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<p>@variola-- I appreciate that very much! Thank you!</p>