<p>What's the gay/ lesbian community like, either within the school, or in the surrounding areas??</p>
<p>i'm gay, and I've heard it's really great and accepting, but i'd also like to know some specifics as well.</p>
<p>I'm about to start my sophomore year at Harvard, I'm bi, and I can say that the atmostphere is great. The BGLTSA is very active, both socially and politically, and the community at large is incredibly accepting. Do you have any specific quesitons?</p>
<p>Harvard is a pretty liberal, open-minded place; tolerance levels are pretty high. The Yard should be especially gay-friendly next year, as the Class of '09 definitely has its fair share of gay/lesbian students.</p>
<p>Queer life at Harvard is flourishing, and there's quite a good scene in Cambridge/Boston, too (although some of it is hard to access without ID).</p>