<p>What's it like being a gay student at Emory? Are people tolerant? Is there a viable gay scene or even gay population? How would you say it would compare to similar schools?</p>
<p>Well, I can't say I'm 100% positive. But seeing as Emory doesn't come off as totally liberal, I can't say that they EMBRACE their gay community...but I'm also pretty sure that there aren't any hate groups or what not. I think the school is pretty tolerant, but most gays probably elect to go to more liberal schools like Swarthmore or Oberlin where the gay scene is pretty much blatant.</p>
<p>4 of the 16 guys on my floor are gay. There are always a bunch of gay people on the hall. Everyone gets along just fine.</p>
<p>Gay life at Emory... Well, there's always a core group of upperclassmen gay elite who form the top of the hierarchy (maybe 3 or 4 ubiquitous gays; 1 or 2 lesbian monarchs). If you want to be "in," you have to get on their good sides. The only people who are "out" at Emory are a handful of pretty-boys, most of which are wealthy. If you have what it takes to be a social climber and impress the gay hierarchy with your stunning looks and dazzling personality, then Emory would be a good choice for the aspiring gay student. Otherwise, reconsider!!!</p>
<p>That comment sounds odd to me. </p>
<p>It sounds like there are a few people (who happen to be gay) who are social snobs. Certainly that can't speak for the entire Emory community.</p>
<p>i kind of assume that comment was a joke. it sounds too stupid to be someone's serious opinion.</p>
<p>People are pretty tolerant of alternative lifestyles. I can't think of anything dramatic. its probably the most accepting place in the south for gays, plus the fact that Atlanta has one of the largest gay communities in the world (maybe even THE biggest)</p>
<p>well being a gay student who was accepted this year, i definitely researched the city of atlanta and emory's tolerance. Yes, it's Atlanta and it's in the south, but no you won't get discriminated or whatever. Atlanta has the 3rd largest gay population in the u.s or world(one of those, i forget) and plenty of club/bars/even mini-areas that cater to the homosexual population. Also, if you ask any gay guy on campus, they'll tell you that it won't be a problem to find another fellow gay guy. Emory Pride, which is the gay chapter, is also pretty active from what I hear. I'm actually talking to quite a few gay guys on campus that i networked with through facebook, so seriously you won't have a problem at emory with gay life. Hope this helped!</p>
<p>Gay life at Emory blows.</p>
<p>Go to GTech.</p>
<p>yeah i'm worried about this too. i'm a lesbian, and its not like i'm afraid people will discriminate against us but like, i really want to have a social life. i know atlanta's great, but i would want there to be a good number of gay people at emory itself, you know?</p>
<p>Don't worry about it. Ga Tech, a school considered more conservative, has a healthy population and plenty of tolerance. In fact, there was an anti-gay demonstration one time and most of the campus came out in SUPPORT of the gays, telling the demonstrators to leave and holding up signs like "we love our homos". Made me feel welcomed on campus. Emory is liberal compared to GT, and also has a decent gay population. Also, it's Atlanta... of course there will be a decent populus of gays as well as support; it's the San Fran of the East.</p>