LGBT social life at USC

SeattleTW
Sun, 22 Mar 2015 01:34:00 +0000

I’m wondering why you think being a gay boy is a “problem.” Are you from the South? USC is in one of the most liberal cities and states in the country. USC and L.A. reflect that social and political milieu. If you want to party, West Hollywood is close by, BUT you should be very careful because your focus should be on school, not clubbing. I’d say the same to any other young man at USC. Do NOT put your biological urges above studying, period. And regarding frats, I cannot tell you how many guys come out of the closet, but it’s likely not gonna happen to many who are in college and feel peer pressure. That should not be of concern because each marches to a different beat. In short, don’t focus on your sexuality at USC; it’s largely unremarkable and irrelevant. You’ll find your place among others like you.

UM has a huge Cuban American student body, and on any given day you are certain to hear a John Secada or Gloria Estefan song on the radio. I have several friends who went there and have been on the campus in Coral Gables a few times. I like UM, but it’s not USC in so many ways. If you want to stay in the South or N.Y., then UM might be your choice.