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Here is a list of universities offering Gender Studies programs and majors</a>. </p>
<p>You can also check your potential university for LGBTQIA+ scholarships. <a href=https://plexuss.com/n/"https://www.fastweb.com/financial-aid/articles/financial-aid-for-lesbian-gay-bisexual-and-transgender-students">Here is a list of resources for scholarships and financial aid for LGBTQIA+ students</a>. </p>
<p><a href=https://plexuss.com/n/"https://pointfoundation.org/">Here is another link for scholarships</a>. </p>
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<h3>Do they have LGBTQIA+-centered organizations and events? </h3>
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<p>On campus, spaces, organizations, events, and conferences allow for students to build communities, make on-campus connections, and have important conversations. There are various clubs and intersectional groups available, and it can be important to seek them out in your potential university as it can signify the prominence of the LGBTQIA+ community on campus. </p>
<p><a href=https://plexuss.com/n/"https://www.campuspride.org/map/">Here is the Campus Pride Map where you can “Find Pride Student Groups, Support Services & Campus Resources</a>. </p>
<p><a href=https://plexuss.com/n/"https://www.lgbtcampus.org/find-an-lgbtq-campus-center">Here is a resource where you can find LGBTQ Centers</a>. </p>
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<h3>Do they represent LGBTQIA+ students on campus? </h3>
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<p>Although representation is not everything, the presence of LGBTQIA+ students on university media platforms and websites, along with other resources, can indicate a true dedication to representation and inclusivity. </p>
<p>Representation is social inclusion in different ways and respecting gender identities, pronouns, and chosen names are vital for the safety and comfort of LGBTQIA+ students. Checking to see that your potential university is respectful and inclusive of chosen names, pronouns, and gender identities can be a positive sign. </p>
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<h3>Do they accommodate LGBTQIA+ students on campus?</h3>
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<p>Accommodating the various needs of LGBTQIA+ students is also an essential and lifesaving factor. Often it can be very important as accommodations allow for the possibilities of violence, discrimination, and harm to be minimized. </p>
<p>Some LBTQ+ college accommodations include: </p>
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<li>Housing and bathroom accommodations</li>
<li>LGBTQIA+-specific healthcare</li>
<li>Healthcare and especially affirming medical care for queer and trans students can be lifesaving.</li>
<li>LGBTQIA+-specific mental health support</li>
<li>Therapists and counselors with an awareness of the struggles and challenges of LGBTQIA+ students are necessary as these experiences are often hard to relate to if one is not of the community. </li>
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<h3>Do they have policies and safety procedures to protect marginalized and at-risk groups? </h3>
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<p>Search for your potential university’s anti-discrimination policies and commitments to fostering safer spaces and safety procedures. </p>
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<h3>Are LGBTQIA+ spaces in the city where you will attend University?</h3>
Exploring the city of your potential university and doing a little extra homework, and researching the existing LGBTQIA+ spaces outside of campus can help grasp the overall LGBTQIA+ community of the surrounding area. </li>
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<p><strong>Extra: Other ways to find out information about LGBTQIA+ College Student life: </strong></p>
<p>Asking LGBTQIA+ alumni and currently enrolled LGBTQIA+ students can be helpful. It is a personal way to find out answers as well as a way to begin to build possible connections. Pride centers and LGBTQIA+ organizations usually have websites and social media accounts like Instagram and Facebook, where you can reach out to the account itself or members running the account. </p>
<h2>Additional LGTBQ+ college resources and links: </h2>
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<li><a href=https://plexuss.com/n/"https://www.campusprideindex.org/search/index">Campus Pride Index</a>: This Index provides detailed information on LGBTQIA+-friendly campuses and what they offer </li>
<li><a href=https://plexuss.com/n/"https://www.campuspride.org/">Campus Pride</a>: This site has a lot of general and specific information regarding opportunities and resources </li>
<li><a href=https://plexuss.com/n/"https://pnpi.org/lgbtq-students-in-higher-education/#:~:text=In%202018%2C%20the%20%20Association%20of,asexual%2C%20queer%2C%20or%20questioning">LGBTQ Students in Higher Education </a></li>
<li><a href=https://plexuss.com/n/"https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/gender-studies-major-0502">Colleges Offering a Gender Studies Major</a></li>
<li><a href=https://plexuss.com/n/"https://www.fastweb.com/financial-aid/articles/financial-aid-for-lesbian-gay-bisexual-and-transgender-students">Financial Aid for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Students</a></li>
<li><a href=https://plexuss.com/n/"https://pointfoundation.org/">Point Foundation</a></li>
<li><a href=https://plexuss.com/n/"https://www.lgbtcampus.org/find-an-lgbtq-campus-center">Find an LGBTQ Center</a></li>
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<p>When pursuing higher education, you have a chance to explore things you never knew about yourself, and doing so requires you to exist in a space where you can be nurtured to discover those parts of yourself. LGBTQIA+-centered communities provide for the nurturing, healing, and growth of students that have been put on the margins for too long. There are many more options available today, and they just keep growing. Hopefully, this article provided some insight into the possible options and factors that you can consider in pursuing your future. </p>
<p>Good luck on your journey, and may you always be surrounded by a loving and supportive community! </p>"/>
