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Okay, so I have really debated posting about this, because I'm not one to come out and *waive* my freak flag, but alas...I have spent so much debating which school is best for me. I am a trans* student (Female to Male), and am very comfortable with who I am...and have no inner conflict within. However, with that being said, I don't flaunt my identity or come out to everyone whereas in this stage in my life, I pass very well. All of my legal documents have been changed as well.
However, with that being said, I have scars from my top surgery..that are semi-visible...and I use the stall in a guy's restroom as I do not desire a lower surgery. I live in Ohio currently and have applied to a variety of schools both in-state and out-of-state. My biggest concern when going to graduate school is making other student and faculty uncomfortable to a point where it impacts what bathroom *they* want me to use, and it impacts the daily learning environment where I will be able to feel how tense they are, etc.
It is SO important for me to feel comfortable where I am going to school - that I do need to be able to fit in and be myself. I'm afraid that not all students and faculty will be accepting at every school despite what their policies and students right laws say.
Schools I do not think I would have a problem at (if I am accepted): University of Wisconsin-Madison (tuition would be 105,000+), University of Miami, and Emory University
Schools I am not sure about: Ohio University, Ohio State University, Indiana University
Thoughts? Please be honest and respectful. Thank you.
However, with that being said, I have scars from my top surgery..that are semi-visible...and I use the stall in a guy's restroom as I do not desire a lower surgery. I live in Ohio currently and have applied to a variety of schools both in-state and out-of-state. My biggest concern when going to graduate school is making other student and faculty uncomfortable to a point where it impacts what bathroom *they* want me to use, and it impacts the daily learning environment where I will be able to feel how tense they are, etc.
It is SO important for me to feel comfortable where I am going to school - that I do need to be able to fit in and be myself. I'm afraid that not all students and faculty will be accepting at every school despite what their policies and students right laws say.
Schools I do not think I would have a problem at (if I am accepted): University of Wisconsin-Madison (tuition would be 105,000+), University of Miami, and Emory University
Schools I am not sure about: Ohio University, Ohio State University, Indiana University
Thoughts? Please be honest and respectful. Thank you.
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