Coming out at uni

Just take things one step at a time. You should mention LGBT+ topics and see how the people there react and what they think of it. If they have a good reaction you should come out to them.

 

Many universities have dedicated groups for LGBT students, so that might be a good place to start. If your uni has a group like this it might be a place to make like minded friends.

 

As you will be in a new social situation, nobody will know your past. Start off by just being yourself. Make no apologies.
Weather you are gay or straight some people will like you and some people will not. Getting to know people you like and people that like you is a lot less complex if everyone sees the real you from the start.
Remember everybody (both gay and straight) starting uni will be in the same situation, trying to find a social group that they fit in to. PatrickUK's advice is good, you'll find similar people there.
You are starting a new life, just be yourself and things will have a better chance of working out well.
Best of luck and have fun.

 

Hi joshsbach. You've already received some good advice, so I'm not going to repeat what's been said -- but I just wanted to say that even if you're a little apprehensive, chances are high it's going to be a great experience. My first year of university was. Don't think of it as being surrounded by strangers, think of it as having the opportunity to meet a ton of new, amazing people. Living in a city is different. I'm not sure I would like it once I have a job, but as a student? It's brilliant.

I also found it very easy to come out and be out in uni here (for example, thanks to the LGBT group on campus). So I hope your experience will be similar.

 

University is great. The first time many people get to be themselves. And at a Conservatoire, people are likely to be very accepting of your sexuality. It's a great opportunity to define yourself the way you want to, and make loads of new friends, including gay friends. Lucky you! Enjoy it!

 

I didn't have to come out, everyone just assumed But yes, when I first arrived I tried dropping little hints for my roommate like playing songs with gay lyrics or casually asking what her plans were for the day and throw in that I was going to the school's LGBT organization (even if I didn't plan on going).

 

You live in Knaresborourgh? That's pretty cool, I've always wanted to go there (well I might actually go for a look next week as I'll be about York and Leeds). What conservatoire is it you're going to? I know the one in Glasgow has an LGBT association, most unis do for that matter, even mine does and we're miles away from anything!

 

You will have a great time! Get involved with that LGBT group and let your flatmates know up front and you should be fine. Be yourself make new friends and you will have the time of your life!