<p>If I plan on living on campus next year and I'm openly gay, how easy/hard am I going to have it?</p>
<p>I also am gay and have been wondering about this?!</p>
<p>Most people on campus are accepting, but just like the real world, there is a small minority of people that just aren’t as accepting. Don’t let that deter you because you can find a great network of friends here.</p>
<p>There is an LGBT resource center at the old student center. They have a few clubs where you can meet others, one of which is the LGBTQIA, who host their quarterly nonsexist dance, which are some of the best dances on campus. There are also other clubs here so explore around until you find one that fits you. </p>
<p>I think there is an open house at the LGBT center during week 0 of Fall quarter so you should check it out. But make sure that you also spend time to get to know your suitemates, because they might potentially be your closest friends on campus. =]</p>
<p>Anyways congratulations for getting into UCSD, and remember, your experience is what you make it.</p>
<p>Also, depending on where you live it might be possible for you to apply for LGBT Interest Housing. I know Warren and Revelle have it but I’m not sure about other colleges. I’m not LGBT nor did I live there so I don’t have any first hand experience with it, but it seems like a good opportunity. Just letting you know it’s there if you might be interested in it.</p>
<p>I know a fair amount of openly gay people here at UCSD, and I’ve never witnessed any discrimination against them; people are generally accepting–although that may be due to the company I keep. Just to reiterate what JChan330 and KingsElite said, there are many different opportunities on campus for a member of the LGBT community. If you feel discouraged I’m aware that there are support groups on campus. The Loft in Price Center even regularly puts on “*****y Bingo”, a free event during which drag queens from Lips Restaurant (google that if you want to know more) come perform their acts and host a bingo game. Afterwards they usually take a Q&A and have always talked openly about their sexualities and experiences. </p>
<p>I also second what JChan330 said about the LGBTQIA’s dances; they’re the best! People who don’t usually go to campus dances go to them, and the venue always gets packed because people from other schools come to UCSD just to attend. </p>
<p>I have a friend who ended up living with in a mostly gay suite (and as far as I know the straight guys were more than accepting) because he checked the LGBT housing option. Even though he didn’t necessarily live with only LGBT individuals (there either wasn’t enough people who opted for that or too many), he ended up living in a suite with people who were comfortable with his sexuality.</p>