<p>Hello, I'm a senior this year, and I'm applying to UT, TAMU and UH. I am a Texas resident from the Houston area. My top two choices are UT and TAMU, I am in the top 8% so I'm not worried about getting in. I don't know which school would be a better fit for me.
I am Hispanic, but I speak with a Southern accent. I really am a Southerner, I do speak Spanish at home and the like, but really I'm an All-American guy, except for the fact that I'm Hispanic, and bisexual. Nobody here knows that I'm bisexual, while I have been with women and enjoyed it, I have a strong urge to be with men.</p>
<p>Other than academic quality and prestige, the reason I am applying to UT is because of the social atmosphere. Since UT is more liberal and accepting, I'm hoping my sexuality won't be a big issue there and people will see me as I am. Also of course, I hope there will be other attractive masculine guys with same-sex attractions.</p>
<p>On the other hand, TAMU has that Christian feel, which is something I really consider because I am a die-hard Pentecostal, and often I've been bashed by atheists and liberals for my beliefs. Politically, I consider myself to be independent and moderate. Another reason I like TAMU is because of the community. The traditions unite everyone, and I hear it's very easy to make friends here, and that people here trust each other.
I really don't mind College Station, since I used to live on a ranch before moving to the suburbs. The Southern hospitality is a huge plus, and of course, Southern Belles drive me mad!!!! :D
The only thing that worries me is my sexuality. I don't want to receive a lot of hate and prejudice for it.</p>
<p>I’d go with UT. Austin is probably the most liberal city that you can find in Texas, while TAMU is ranked as one of the most conservative schools in the nation. Austin would be more accepting of a bisexual student than College Station would. UT also has a large hispanic student population. </p>
<p>It seems like there’s a ton of things to do in Austin. TAMU seems pretty boring because it’s in the middle of nowhere and the campus is really ugly. You can probably find southern belles at UT and UT has a reputation for having very attractive women.</p>
<p>I have not been to either school, but based on the research I’ve done I would say that UT would be a much better fit. I think that, because UT is so large and has a good deal of diversity, it would be easy to find people who are open to your religious beliefs there. However, I feel like it would be difficult to find people who are open to your sexuality at TAMU. So I guess what I’m trying to say is that your sexuality would most likely present more of an issue at A&M than your religion would at UT. However, you have to make the right decision for yourself. It sounds like there’s a lot about A&M that attracts you so if you’re able to speak to people there and find out that you could handle being at a campus that isn’t as accepting of your sexuality than another school might be, that’s your choice.</p>