What's it like to be gay at stirling university?

yeah, I figured that people would be a more open minded than most people Im used to dealing with. Its just that I was worrying if there would be any kind of snobbish homophobia rather religious or ideologically originated homophobia.

I'm hoping that should I go there, there is not any awkward situations regarding homophobia ....

I have a feeling that I didn't phrase any of what I've just typed that well (its getting late dammit!), but I hope people get the point :P

Thanks for the response too!

Also I have a query as to what the LBGT society was like, as I have heard that some (but not all) can be a bit cliquey and pretentious at times

Just saw this! I'm a gay guy in my first year at uni in Stirling. I've had absolutely no homophobia, at least directed towards me. The absolute worst thing you can do before coming here is pre-judge though. I have two Northern Irish flatmates and automatically assumed they'd be homophobic. They're both utterly fine with it. In fact, one of them is utterly overjoyed at the news.

You said you're not camp, which should help you too. I'm not either so I can't comment on how camp students experience life here but a girl in the flat next to me is a pretty butch Lesbian and she's one of the most popular people I know!

The only possible "homophobia" you might see is the casual use of the word "gay" to describe negative aspects of a certain thing. But then, that all depends on whether you consider it offensive or not. I don't.

No idea about the LGBT Society. I was too afraid to join as I wasn't keen on the idea of my sexuality being my defining characteristic. But I have heard they're very large and they often have campaigns/posters/events etc.

It's pretty much like most universities in the UK: Liberal, accepting and friendly.

What makes you think us Northern Irish people are homophobic? Surely your being stereotypical yourself, we aren't that bad!

Indeed I was, hence why I clarified in the next sentence that it was wrong for me to do that. Anyway, Northern Ireland has that reputation for a reason, I mean Abortion is still illegal!

Let's not get into an abortion argument, it's allowed if there are medical concerns and serious consequences (such as rape). Not for women who want to get rid of baby because it was a 'mistake' which I think is right. Your very stereotypical, how can you give a reputation of people in a country based on the governments laws for abortion??

I used it because it's indicative of a country's level of liberalism. A government's laws reflect its people, hence why Scandinavia has very liberal laws and very liberal people whilst Malaysia is the opposite. Not to mention the fact all loyalist parties in Northern Ireland are very socially conservative and openly homophobic whilst republicans are overwhelmingly liberal. Plus, this is not even to mention the fact Northern Irish citizens have the highest disapproval of homosexuality amongst UK states.

So, like I said, I apologise for assuming they would be homophobic but you can hardly claim I'm just being stereotypical. I base my observations on facts, and I was pleasantly surprised the girls in question were fine with it.

You don't have a clue, I am loyalist and in no way homophobic, your facts seem to be largely inaccurate.

Lol what? What did I say that was inaccurate? Name me any pro-gay loyalist parties. Really, go ahead.

Parties, yes but not the people of northern ireland. Didn't realise you stated it was parties. Still doesn't mean that the whole country has a reputation because of certain parties. I don't even know if all loyalist parties are anti gay anyway, i am just going by what you say.

Firstly I would like to say that I'm not camp in any way, in fact I'm just an ordinary bloke (Who plays rugby, takes part in judo and amateur boxing etc, so I'm 'Manly' as some may perceive me to be, stupid as it is....).

So yeah, no stereotypes here. I know I wont annoy anyone about the being camp thing, in fact I just wanna be casual about the whole sexuality thing and, like now, not let it define me.

Sooooo.................

I'm just wondering what it would be like to be gay at Stirling uni, examples of people you know experiences there; and first-hand experience would be appreciated.

Many thanks in advance on your responses!