The MHC vibe?

frazzledmaybe
Sat, 12 Apr 2008 22:35:52 +0000

There are guys on campus for classes, activities (students can participate in classes and activities throughout the consortium), events, etc. Of course there are more women, but you will see guys. Hampshire is really close too, and UMass and Amherst are not very far either (the pvta, our free bus, can take you to any of the colleges). If you want to hang out with guys, it can happen, don’t worry.

However, if you are really shy and unwilling to step out of your room or dorm, you won’t meet them. That sounds like common sense, but it is important to know going in that it may take more effort to find a group of guy friends.

I don’t think there are a “ton” of lesbians. Keep in mind that MHC is a place where people feel safer showing their orientations. To me, it feels like more lesbians here just don’t feel like they have to hide. There are MANY straight people here also. Many MHC students are incredibly knowledgeable about gender issues and, if you attend, you will see that there are people who fit into and embrace the gender binary, as well as people that eschew sexual boxes or fit into trans categories, etc. We really have a mix of people.