<p>These two schools are my top choices by far. When I decided that these two were for me, I overlooked how vibrant the gay com</p>
<p>I know both schools are very tolerant. But I want to be more than just accepted. Are there a good number of gays at each school? Is it hard to date? I don't have to go to a school where gays outnumber straights or anything, I just want to be among a large enough community where gays dating isn't unusual.</p>
<p>If the gay scene at Tulane and W&M is boring-non-existent, I've luckily applied to American which I know has an incredibly vibrant gay community. I don't like American as much overall as Tulane and William & Mary, but I had great visit and would be very content there.</p>
<p>Hmm... these are excellent questions. I'd be interested in this too.
At least in the outlying communities around these schools, the general sentiment will be more conservative.</p>
<p>Huhhh??? What kind of question is this? You come to William and Mary to get a college education. The people are nice and friendly. I like to think most colelges are accomodating to all forms of diversity. </p>
<p>What does someone's sexuality have to do with their choice of college? What a ridiculas question.</p>
<p>w&m is very tolerant for a Southern school but I dont think "vibrant community" is the phrase I would use. More like "to each their own"/"live and let live".</p>
A lot, actually. Colleges vary a great deal when it comes to LGBT issues. Berkeley has several LGBT groups and even has a themed coop house, whereas Wheaton (IL) states that homosexuality is immoral. </p>
<p>I wouldn't even venture to say that the atmosphere at William and Mary is "tolerant" towards diversity. I don't notice that. It's very much a "non issue" as it should be. What I do notice is that it is a very welcoming and friendly campus to be on. There is a vibrancy of kindness and acceptance, but this has little to do with one's sexuality. Consider that your sexuality is only a small part of who you are and really not much of a serious consideration when picking a college. Especially a college, the caliber of William and Mary. One's sexual preference is way down the list of things I consider before entering into friendships. There don't appear to be any flaming gays walking around flaunting on campus, if that is what you mean. Go somewhere else if that's what you're looking for "cuz it aint here". If you are ready to learn and make great friendships regardless of your ethnicity or sexual preference, consider William and Mary. </p>
<p>Your question is what perpetuates all of this gay/straight stuff. Your question is similar to a heterosexual guy chosing a college because of the hot babes on campus. Really! Sheesh!</p>
<p>jags............dude, go back to telling cc's not to download music off the internet and using words like nebulus,nebulous, nebulator and watching Sex Talk. </p>
<p>UVA has quite a gay population in case you haven't noticed. No difference dude. </p>
<p>Pedsox: I wouldn't say it's like people asking "OMG WHERE ARE ALL THE HOT GIRLS LOL!?" Actually, I'd say it's more along the lines of a minority asking if they'll fit in at a mostly white school; it's asking if something you can't control will be understood and tolerated.</p>
<p>actually, pedsox, i have noticed it, and i do my best to avoid it. but it doesn't change the fact that downloading music illegally screws more people than you can imagine, that Talk Sex with Sue Jo is an absolutely hilarious show, and that I think its absolutely hilarious to call william and mary, william and gary.</p>
<p>OK Tulsadem and everyone else who has responded: I thought about this a lot yesterday and I have a final post. My comments were not meant to be hurtful or disrespectful, so I stand by my opinion that someone's sexual orientation has very little to do with chosing a college. </p>
<p>I love William and Mary so jags comments got me a little "miffed". Jag's, what about Wilma and Mary??? Peace! </p>
<p>I will say this. Are there couples (gay) walking on campus holding hands and showing affection? Absolutely. Nobody appears to give it a second thought. It goes without saying that these couples are in the minority, but that speaks more to the number of gays vs. heterosexuals all around. My point is that if you are a gay couple holding hands on campus, it is not a major deal, nor should it be. We aslo have students walking around in turbans and in Muslim attire...............no big deal. Welcome, be who you are...........don't flaunt anything about yourself, because it's just not respectful. The best compliment I can say about William and Mary students is their acceptance of each other. There is no major "gay scene" at William and Mary, just students who are here to learn and have a good time, who just may happen to be gay.</p>
<p>I thought attitudes like George "Maccaca" Allen were an aberration at UVirginia. Apparently it is more mainstream. Still a Southern good ol' boy school.</p>
<p>Jags, what gives dude? You came on this thread about gays/college choices just to slam William and Mary? Why would you do that? What is to be gained by that? It offered nothing to this thread to interject UVA into the discussion...........except to note that AFTER you made the comment about William and "Gary"............UVA has it's own population of gay students. What's the point? Were you looking for a William and Mary/UVA "who is better debate". That is so unnecessary and you know it. Both outstanding schools which appeal to different types of student. There is no rivalry, why try to create one and why not offer an opinion on the topic. Go study for your exams. I'm hoping to get all A's this semester.</p>