<p>Most UCSD students (like most California college students) are generally open-minded and lean to the left politically, although of course there are going to be exceptions. I'd say the gay-bashers are definitely in the silent minority. I've found that while La Jolla is a conservative area, there are plenty of liberals and progressives to be found. The UCSD campus has a great LGBT center with mainstream events like the previously mentioned non-sexist dance. Probably not as openly gay friendly as Cal, but not bad considering you're in San Diego!</p>
<p>I think all UCs are gay friendly</p>
<p>why would they not?</p>
<p>I mean, it is acceptable, there'll probably some few people who aren't but you know you find that everywehre u go.</p>
<p>I think this is a gay friendly place. I work with rich la jolla 6th graders and even they were even overwhelmingly against prop 8. for the people ive met that are gay, its really not a big deal; its just a chill place overall i guess.</p>
<p>Wow how many gays go to UCSD? o_O</p>
<p>Hopefully a lot. ;)</p>
<p>ughhhhhhhhhh</p>
<p>Oh no, gay people, whatever shall we do. End of the world is near
[/sarcasm]</p>
<p>Not really sure how many gay people go to UCSD...there was more than one in my suite last year. They're all really cool people I still hang out with today...makes no difference whether they're gay or not. Come with an open mind, and you won't have any problem. </p>
<p>As for the gay friendliness, as its been said already (but is worth repeating), the LGBT center I've heard is pretty good. There are several LGBT hosted dances throughout the year.</p>
<p>nassssstttyyyy</p>
<p>=) Smartkidd and coolguy90 are most likely conservatives.</p>
<p>Actually I'm pretty sure that Smartkidd just likes antagonizing others.</p>
<p>That works too. :)</p>
<p>Absolutely. I find that the there is very little hate if any on campus. As for those who say "That's so gay!", they are not necessarily being hateful towards gay people. It's a derogatory statement, absolutely. However, those who use derogatory statements are not necessarily committing a discriminatory vice. Think of "That's so gay!" as being similar to "He gypped me!".</p>
<p>To answer the question, UCSD is quite pro-gay. :D</p>
<p>i hope so.....
i hope every college is</p>
<p>Any recent updates on the issue? Can someone please explain the non-sexist dances to me? Thanks =)</p>
<p>Non-sexist dances are dances that are explicitly accepting of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.</p>
<p>UCSD is very Queer friendly! This coming from a Queer student at UCSD. Yes, we are very visible here on campus! Here at UCSD you will meet A LOT of progressive-minded students who will deconstruct the social issues that face each specific community. There are resources on campus such as the LGBT Resource Center, The Cross Cultural Center, The Women’s Center and SPACES etc! UCSD also has a really great Ethnic Studies program that have all these Ethnic Studies Majors deconstructing everything literally! I haven’t met so many politically active students in my life before I came here to UCSD. Also to mention, UCSD has the biggest LGBT Resource Center of all the UCs. And the non-sexist dances are pretty much the best dances on campus!</p>
<p>That is really great to hear!<br>
I’m looking forward to a great year next year =)</p>
<p>yes we have school hosted dances for gay people
gay TAs
and occasional kissing between gay people…</p>
<p>maybe attend a more conservative school, but if you are gay I will recommend something like UC berkeley more friendly for you guys, I always attended private catholic schools because my mother consider public schools fill with , homo sexual and minorities which would harm my education. I do not mind gays if they do not expose it to the public, leave Public Display of affection for the room, gay or not and nobody will harm you.</p>
<p>Here’s my take on the situation. I am gay myself, although if you met me in person you probably would never guess. There is definitely a BIG gay population at SD, but I’m only counting those who come across as obvious, and I’m sure there is a huge portion of gays that go under radar too. In terms of gay friendly, things get a bit more complicated. From my experience, most girls are definitely gay friendly (except when they ask me to dance and I tell them I’m gay haha). As for straight guys, it seems to me that they are more conservative when it comes to gays (especially the outwardly obvious ones - metrosexual guys are unfortunately victims of prejudice as well). However, most straight guys will never act on their homophobia, so in terms of physical safety, you’re good to go. Honestly, just have a closeknit group of friends who you can be comfortable being yourself around and it won’t matter what anyone else thinks.
P.S. Dunno if this is appropriate, but if you’re goodlooking, “straight-acting” (just a preference), and have a good head on your shoulder, hit me up! We need some more attractive gays up in here >:]</p>