LGBT Sikhs starting university in the UK

[makka]

Hi everybody. If anybody is starting university this September or is considering going to university later on in life, then seriously consider joining your university's LGBT society. I am currently the co-president of an LGBT society at a university in the UK and it is one of the best things I've ever done.

Also being at university away from home allows you to be who you truly are without any prejudice. I know I can only speak for my own university, Keele, but generally at university, people have a natural acceptance for one another no matter what your gender, nationality or sexuality is.

[amangsingh]

no offence but most LGBt societies are full of sleaze and sex with individuals sleeping with eachother, hardly the most mentally stabling group of people to be out with now? Im just speaking from my experience i was soo close to joining but i came out to my white mate whose gay and he was like he doesnt recommend it since its just full of people sleeping with eachother nothing more

[noname]

i dont think its a good idea

possibly it could be a goo didea to liase with the current sikh society to bring other lgbt sikhs to understand sikhism and for sikhs to understand lgbt

[makka]

Thanks for the feedback guys.

I know LGBT societies have always had this reputation as has been explained above, maybe even to the extent that all LGBT people have been described this way, but this is not the case. I think the only reason why it may be associated like this is because it is one of the only ways to meet other LGBT people, so therefore this is what happens. It all varies between different LGBT societies and how they are organised and run. I can only talk from experience but I know that a lot of people who sign up to the LGBT society don't come to socials just because of that very reason of them portraying the society and its members as sexual predators.

Thanks for the suggestion noname, that might have to be something I can look into next year. However, from being the only gay Sikh on campus (that I know of) some people may find it a bit pointless, however it would create a window of opportunity for closeted Sikhs to maybe come and talk to us in confidence.

[Gurtej]

i am thinking of joining the LGBT group at my uni, im about to enter my second year there, but after reading your posts im abit unsure! can someone give me some more advice on what to do?

[makka]

The LGBT society can offer a lot of support, which is their main function. It's also a great opportunity to meet other LGBT people that you probably would never meet in an everyday situation. I recommend you go to a couple of your uni LGBT socials and then you can make your own mind up

[Jalebi Girl]

I don't think it's fair to tarnish all LGBT Societies as 'full of sleaze', I'm sure there's a mix of good and bad out there but how are you going to know if you don't try it

[Gurtej]

Kool thanks for te advice!

[Jazzy]

In all fairness the lgbt community is like that... that's talking from experience. There's not many honest and genuine lgbt's out there in all races and religion...there's about 10% and that's why I think this forum doesn't have activity like it should. It's just a case of creating trust between people and that's a hard thing to do.

The lgbt society is good for information and advice for how to get support.

[Jalebi Girl]

Sept 19, 2010 13:25:53 GMT Jazzy said:

In all fairness the lgbt community is like that... that's talking from experience. There's not many honest and genuine lgbt's out there in all races and religion...there's about 10% and that's why I think this forum doesn't have activity like it should. It's just a case of creating trust between people and that's a hard thing to do.

The lgbt society is good for information and advice for how to get support.

Not all LGBT live up to the stereotype. If you visit Soho in London and the 'scene' then yes you will find plenty of those people you refer to. However not all LGBT hang out on the scene, a great of them steer clear of it altogether or only venture to these places occasionally. Behind every LGBT is a human being, we're not defined by our sexuality. It's our character, experiences in life and how we handle them which define us.

[Jazzy]

Sept 20, 2010 20:21:25 GMT Jalebi Girl said:

Sept 19, 2010 13:25:53 GMT Jazzy said:

In all fairness the lgbt community is like that... that's talking from experience. There's not many honest and genuine lgbt's out there in all races and religion...there's about 10% and that's why I think this forum doesn't have activity like it should. It's just a case of creating trust between people and that's a hard thing to do.

The lgbt society is good for information and advice for how to get support.

Not all LGBT live up to the stereotype. If you visit Soho in London and the 'scene' then yes you will find plenty of those people you refer to. However not all LGBT hang out on the scene, a great of them steer clear of it altogether or only venture to these places occasionally. Behind every LGBT is a human being, we're not defined by our sexuality. It's our character, experiences in life and how we handle them which define us.

From my life experience so far... most people in this world are fake and live a lie. There is only a small minority of people who are true to other people and themselves. Most of the worlds population conform to fit in...and thats a fact because you see the evidence in everyday life. People are insercure and need a safety net...where as people like me and you are not scared of the truth...we can handle it.