<p>I’m a LGBT student at Mac and I can say with absolute confidence that having a different sexual orientation is not only accepted, but seemingly almost valued. It is easier to be “out” at Mac than nearly any other place in the US (except maybe the Castro District of San Francisco). Generally LGBT students know each other, but as a group we’re integrated into the rest of campus life. In fact, most of my friends are straight and cisgendered (a word you may hear for the 1st time at Mac). The Twin Cities are a generally accepting place for the gay/lesbian community, with a lot of activities and gay nightclubs to visit, even under the age of 21. There are multiple LGBT-focused coffeeshops in Minneapolis, as well as LGBT-owned businesses.</p>