02-02-2015, 10:11 PM
Depends on the University and where it is.
For instance if its in say the middle east you mayn't desire to come out or someone may lose there head (you).
Its like real estate, location, location, location.
You might also discover that certain fields of study guys come out less, such as the science arena which is cut throat and something as small as your sexuality can be a hidden check against you and your advancement. Sure we speak highly of tolerance, so no one will come right out and say 'He's gay, ignore his work', but the discrimination is there and its over the sexuality thing.
Its still a toss up in many fields if its a good idea to be out or in the closet. Again, while its illegal in many places to discriminate for sexual orientation, it doesn't prevent the intolerant from making your work a living hell to drive you out, or to nitpick and subject you to closer than average scrutiny.
Your coming out in University will basically be you coming out to those who you will most likely consider colleagues and peers for the rest of your career in that field. If you are going into a closed field of study/career, then keep it on the Q.T.
For instance if its in say the middle east you mayn't desire to come out or someone may lose there head (you).
Its like real estate, location, location, location.
You might also discover that certain fields of study guys come out less, such as the science arena which is cut throat and something as small as your sexuality can be a hidden check against you and your advancement. Sure we speak highly of tolerance, so no one will come right out and say 'He's gay, ignore his work', but the discrimination is there and its over the sexuality thing.
Its still a toss up in many fields if its a good idea to be out or in the closet. Again, while its illegal in many places to discriminate for sexual orientation, it doesn't prevent the intolerant from making your work a living hell to drive you out, or to nitpick and subject you to closer than average scrutiny.
Your coming out in University will basically be you coming out to those who you will most likely consider colleagues and peers for the rest of your career in that field. If you are going into a closed field of study/career, then keep it on the Q.T.