<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>Obviously I’m a little biased because I attend UT, but I think it might be a better fit for you. As you said, UT is pretty liberal, and thus generally more LGBT-friendly than A&M. There’s also a great deal of religious organizations on-campus, and even though I’m not involved with any of them, they have a pretty good reputation.</p>
<p>^Agree with everything he said.
UT sounds perfect for you- prestige, Austin city life, academic quality, acceptance.</p>
<p>Thank you!
If I may, is there any Southern hospitality?</p>
<p>TimePortal, my son just started school at UT. Coming from Maine, he is really amazed at how friendly everyone. “Mom, even kids I don’t know come up and talk to me!” Total strangers have been so nice to him.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t quite describe it as “Southern hospitality,” but I agree that most of the people here are pretty nice. I’ve had far more pleasant experiences with strangers than otherwise.</p>
<p>People are generally pretty nice here, but I also wouldn’t describe it as “Southern hospitality”; there are so many different kinds of people from so many different places that it doesn’t feel at all like being in Texas, much less the South…</p>
<p>Trust me, if you’re from Maine, it definitely counts as southern hospitality! 
People in New England aren’t the friendliest (no offense).</p>
<p>I wouldn’t call it specifically “Southern” hospitality, but I call it general hospitality/courtesy.</p>
<p>Have any of you LIVED up north?? If so, you’ll know why I call it “Southern.” What Southerners call “general hospitality/courtesy,” Northerners do not understand. It is the most bizarre experience! One small example: If I bumped someone’s cart accidentally in Austin and said, “Oh, I’m sorry!” the other person usually responded with a smile and, “That’s OK!” In New England, in the same scenario, the other person will probably glare at me as if I’m trying to make their life miserable. Sigh.</p>
<p>I can attest to what MaineLonghorn is saying. Compared to A&M, Austin might lack a bit of southern hospitality, maybe. But, there is an abundance compared to the north.</p>