The Yearly: Brown student taking questions thread - Page 18

i_wanna_be_Brown · 05-05-2008, 02:02 AM

As far as I know, there are barely any (if any) straight "active" members of the QA. And by "active" I mean people who like legitimately do things for the organization

SBmom · 05-06-2008, 12:24 PM

Re RISD: I took several RISD classes and did not find it to be much of a hassle at all, though this was a while back... I had a lot of interaction with RISD students and count several among my closest "college friends." Part of my RISD exposure also came from living on Benefit street as a senior in a building with 90% RISD students and working at a restaurant staffed by 90% RISD students for two years.

I count RISD as one of Brown's greatest resources, it makes for a great left/right brain balance in the community.

latermeansnever · 05-07-2008, 10:57 AM

Questions from a potential transfer...

I'm so nervous, I find out next week if I get in or not as a transfer and I have been in love with Brown for as long as I can remember so I am eager to get some info.

Do transfers tend to blend in and do well socially?
Is there a dorm/dorms that most transfers live in or do you have advice of where a transfer should live to meet the most people, get the best Brown experience?
I know everyone says the partying scene is diverse and you can find your niche but is there something most people gravitate towards or is it really that varied?

wolfmanjack · 05-07-2008, 11:59 AM

Let us know if you get in otherwise any answers are pretty much useless. I can answer some questions if you do end up getting in. I transferred in last fall.

ClaySoul · 05-08-2008, 08:55 AM

i_wanna_be_brown, there are some. a good friend of mine is a strong "ally"
princess, it's certainly not a 50/50 ratio, but allies are absolutely always welcome.
i'd say it's not a 50/50 ratio because the QA itself is simply an umbrella for other subgroups, like Queer Political Action Committee (QPAC) and Girls Night Out (GNO). You'll find allies at the former, but probably not at the latter. Also, frankly, i think the ratio is different mostly because there are simply a lot more out people in college, due to the environment and personal development.