<p>There is no reason to stay at a school that makes you so unhappy. I have a feeling that if you were at a more intellectually stimulating and accepting place you would realize what wasn’t right at Howard. By all means, explore your options. Perhaps a smaller LAC where you have contact with professors and where people are accepting of who you are (Oberlin, Wesleyan, Vassar come to mind although I’m not sure about their Classics programs) would give you the experience you’re seeking. You are entitled to a happy, enriching college experience. Best of luck!</p>