<p>what is the lesbian community like at Barnard? I am trying to decide between Scripps and Barnard right now for early decision and I want to know the comparison if possible between the schools? Thanks…</p>
<p>there is a pretty big lgbtq scene at barnard/cu. there is one barnard-specific club (called Q) and I think four or five columbia university clubs.</p>
<p>They are both lesbian-friendly. But, honestly, you are choosing the two womens schools with a lesser lesbian community than other women schools. The reason? Well, because at scripps you can take classes at pomona/the consortium, etc..and at barnard you can take classes at columbia & you are in nyc, there are still a lot of males around. Schools where there is a majority of mainly women attract a greater lesbian community than schools with more of a hetergeneous student population. Examples of such schools that are truly 'all girl schools' with the greater/greatest lesbian friendly community include (but are obv. not limited to) Smith, Wellesley (although welcome, less than smith and mt. holyoke because of the boston area & classes taken at MIT, etc), and Mt. Holyoke. That being said, however, I know that all the schools i have mentioned are lesbian friendly, but I basically addressed to what degree.</p>
<p>thanks orange41 I understand that and Smith is also a main one on my radar but I was looking to see if there was a big percent or if one at all for Barnard.</p>
<p>Let me set this straight. I have nothing against lesbians AT ALL. But what is the Barnard experience like for non-lesbians?</p>
<p>According to my daughter, who is straight: absolutely fantastic.</p>
<p>She has really had very few complaints and certainly has never expressed any issues with the lgbtq community there.</p>
<p>I don't know about the lesbian community as such at Barnard so I think those students are well accepted. I was there on Sunday (had to pass through NYC so took my girl out) and there was a big banner over Barnard Hall in honor of "Queer Week" or something like that. The only time she has mentioned anything was to tell me there are a few transgendered people there. That makes me think it is a non-issue.</p>
<p>I think the atmosphere here is really accepting for lesbians and not. It's a really open minded community, and I don't think anyone is in your face about anything.:]</p>
<p>Here's how it honestly is, although I'm a first-year and can't provide the most complete view:</p>
<p>Homosexuality is accepted, there are organizations, and it'd be extremely rare to find someone who snubs a person because of their sexual orientation. At the same time, although the queer community is very active, I am pretty sure that it is a rather small percentage of the population. If you're looking for support and acceptance, you'll doubtlessly find it at Barnard but if you're looking for a very large community, I don't think this is the absolutely best place and would recommend a more isolated women's college. </p>
<p>On a very good note, there is also a large queer community at Columbia, which can "expand your options" (I'd use a better phrase, but my mind is a little blank right now). It's actually pretty much a non-issue once you get here, overall. I haven't really heard of any complaints from either straight or lesbian women about the situation.</p>