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Gordon · 5th Nov 2011, 02:22 AM

I'm just about to start applying to go to the university of Calgary and I want to know what I can expect. I was also thinking about going to a gay-straight alliance meeting since I'm very straight acting.

Gravity · 5th Nov 2011, 02:45 AM

As far as gay student support and organization, they seem pretty good. They have a GSA organization, Queers on Campus. I'm not too familiar with the university as a whole though.

What else are you looking for?

Gordon · 5th Nov 2011, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Gravity

As far as gay student support and organization, they seem pretty good. They have a GSA organization, Queers on Campus. I'm not too familiar with the university as a whole though.

What else are you looking for?

Well I was thinking of getting into law or psychogy as my major. Also is there any good clubs?

jenn288 · 10th Nov 2011, 04:01 PM

Hey, I did my undergrad at the University of Calgary and I'm doing my law degree at the University of Alberta right now. I'd be happy to answer any questions about enrolling and what law school's like and things like that.

I didn't join University of Calgary's GSA (because I wasn't/am still not out) but I have kinda joined my law faculties group OUTlaw. Straight people can join too, so I haven't had to out myself and it's been great getting to know people. So I think you should definitely join, especially if you're in the process of coming out. I definitely regret not joining in the last few years of my undergrad when I was finally realizing I was a lesbian

Rinamir Mortem · 10th Nov 2011, 04:37 PM

I am not certain about Canada but in England Psychology degrees are very competitive. For my degree place I had to out compete at least 20 other applicants. I would certainly ask around and the University to get a decent idea of the overall competitiveness of the degree, they can be quite helpful.

Best of luck with your application

Nykoru · 10th Nov 2011, 04:43 PM

As it happens, my eldest sister has a psych degree from the U of C

She's a hard worker but not an A+ student (generally low As in high school for her better classes), and she graduated with an honours degree. Fair warning, though: she's still there. She realized near the end that the career choices didn't suit her, and now she's in an accelerated nursing program. So it's a pretty good school (pulled her from BC, anyway). As for the rainbow support, though, I can't say much; I've barely driven through the campus myself (once, while visiting), and she is straight and engaged - no known musings of any other orientation for her.

5th Nov 2011, 02:22 AM	#1
Gordon FOR SCIENCE! Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay, really gay Out Status: Most of my family. Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 143 Join Date: Jul 2011	Applying to university. I'm just about to start applying to go to the university of Calgary and I want to know what I can expect. I was also thinking about going to a gay-straight alliance meeting since I'm very straight acting. __________________ If I wanted to be sane I would see a psychologist. ~ Me.

5th Nov 2011, 02:45 AM	#2
Gravity EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Arizona Age: 31 Posts: 642 Join Date: Nov 2011	Re: Applying to university. As far as gay student support and organization, they seem pretty good. They have a GSA organization, Queers on Campus. I'm not too familiar with the university as a whole though. What else are you looking for? __________________ "If you didn't think it would hurt your reputation, what would you choose?"

10th Nov 2011, 04:01 PM	#4
jenn288 Member Regular Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: Not out at all Location: Alberta Age: 26 Posts: 20 Join Date: Oct 2011	Re: Applying to university. Hey, I did my undergrad at the University of Calgary and I'm doing my law degree at the University of Alberta right now. I'd be happy to answer any questions about enrolling and what law school's like and things like that. I didn't join University of Calgary's GSA (because I wasn't/am still not out) but I have kinda joined my law faculties group OUTlaw. Straight people can join too, so I haven't had to out myself and it's been great getting to know people. So I think you should definitely join, especially if you're in the process of coming out. I definitely regret not joining in the last few years of my undergrad when I was finally realizing I was a lesbian

10th Nov 2011, 04:37 PM	#5
Rinamir Mortem Brony in disguise Regular Member Gender: Gentleman Orientation: Me and my boyfriend are very happy Out Status: Ask and you shall find out Location: Worcester Age: 19 Posts: 205 Join Date: Oct 2011	Re: Applying to university. I am not certain about Canada but in England Psychology degrees are very competitive. For my degree place I had to out compete at least 20 other applicants. I would certainly ask around and the University to get a decent idea of the overall competitiveness of the degree, they can be quite helpful. Best of luck with your application

10th Nov 2011, 04:43 PM	#6
Nykoru Rawrawrawr! Regular Member Gender: Transgender - FtM Orientation: -flails- I don't know anymore! Out Status: Some people Location: Winnipeg -> Saskatoon Age: 20 Posts: 304 Join Date: Nov 2011	Re: Applying to university. As it happens, my eldest sister has a psych degree from the U of C She's a hard worker but not an A+ student (generally low As in high school for her better classes), and she graduated with an honours degree. Fair warning, though: she's still there. She realized near the end that the career choices didn't suit her, and now she's in an accelerated nursing program. So it's a pretty good school (pulled her from BC, anyway). As for the rainbow support, though, I can't say much; I've barely driven through the campus myself (once, while visiting), and she is straight and engaged - no known musings of any other orientation for her.

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