Ebook: The gay and lesbian guide to college life: a comprehensive resource for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students and their allies

A practical guide to higher education addresses the specific challenges confronting gay, lesbian, bixsexual, and transgender students during their college career, covering such topics as how to select a college, dorm life, activism, health resources, support networks, and issues and resources for LGBT youth of color.;A message from Judy Shepard -- Introduction -- 1. Out of the closet and college-bound -- 2. Finding the right school -- 3. Getting in and paying for it -- 4. You're in! What's next? -- 5. Being queer in the residence halls -- 6. Out of the closet, into the classroom -- 7. LGBTQ support networks and activism -- 8. Queer students and campus life -- 9. Dealing with homo/bi/transphobia on campus (and off) -- 10. Staying healthy, fit, and fabulous at college -- 11. Breaking away : what to do when not at school -- 12. Welcome to the real world -- Afterword -- More queer and candid quotes -- Glossary -- Appendix A. LGBTQ scholarships and financial resources -- Appendix B. LGBTQ academic resources -- Appendix C. LGBTQ support networks and advocacy -- Appendix D. LGBTQ career resources -- Consortium contributors -- Content partners.