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South African gay phd student

Discussion in 'The Welcome Lounge' started by gayphdstudent, Nov 28, 2013.

  1. gayphdstudent

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    Hey there guys. I am new here and am wanting to introduce myself and meet new people, especially those involved in post graduate study as we face unique challenges etc. That said, i am happy to meet any new people for friendship.

    I am 31, indian and live in South Africa. I have a partner and we are out to some people but not to everyone. I really dont yet have a feel for what type of support etc to receive here so it would be great if anybody can advise me on their experiences when they joined.

    Thanks and i look forward to hearing from you guys.
     
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    Hey there fellow South African!
    I've got a couple friends in Pietermaritzburg!

    It's cool to know I'm not the only one :O
    Hope you have a good time on here :slight_smile:
     
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    Thanks guy. I dont know many gay people...am mostly 'off scene' so its great to have found a site like this and be able to chat freely.

    Am just glad you are a South African who at least knows Pietermaritzburg!
     
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    Welcome to EC fellow South African! :grin: :smilewave (*hug*)
     
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    Thank you Luke, good to see we are well-represented here, lol!
     
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    Of course I'd know where it is :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:
    Seems like we're not the only South Africans here :O
     
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    ....oooh, we are not alone...haha! Its so cool. Hopefully others will surface as well :slight_smile:

    Well PMB is a small city, thats the good and bad thing about it! Most people only know it cos they have to pass through en route durban but its not a bad place at all. Nomatter where we go, it always calls to us.
     
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    Haha you aren't :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:
    and I know where PMB is too since I'm a KZN durbanite ;D!
     
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    Cool man. I love durban, but then who doesnt! Its gonna be crazy at the beaches pretty soon!
     
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    Oh nooooo!

    KZN'ers alert,
    Hippies the lot of ya! haha
     
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    So come now, you need to come out to us! confess your province :slight_smile:
     
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    Gauteng over here :wink:
     
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    Somehow i knew you were gonna say that...showoff, lol!
     
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    Greetings from another PhD student! Hit me up if you ever need to vent about school...I can sure as hell relate
     
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    But Gautengers get to brag seeing as we're the most Hip of them all 8)
     
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    Welcome to EC! What are you studying?
     
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    Welcome! I am also a PhD student, and my parents are from India!
     
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    Gautengers may get to brag about some things....but not e-tolls!!! Admit it, you love how the scenery changed from shades of brown to shades of green as you drive towards KZN :slight_smile:
     
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    Welcome. You should see how many smart people are here. One time, someone did a poll on IQs and I felt stupid. At any rate, all the people here make this place a crossroads for some interesting thoughts, and even some friendly banter and agreeing to disagree.