University is a place to discover who you really are. Our differences should be celebrated and our individuality is important. Whether you already know you’re LGB or T, or if you are questioning your sexuality, the LGBT Society @ Queen’s is here for you. You can join at any time of the year, not just at Your first Coming to your first meeting will probably be one of the most difficult things you do at university. If this is the first time you’ve told anyone you’re LGBT, or if you’re already out to everyone and even your granny is fixing you up with dates, it can be really hard gathering up the courage to walk into a room full of strangers. But never fear! Absolutely everyone is going through the same situation and we are here to ensure your first meeting is a positive, easy Don’t want to come to your first meeting alone? Bring your friends and new roommates if you want to. You can also give us a quick email and request a Buddy Meeting where two members of our Executive will meet you at a time that suits you in a relaxed setting like one of the bars/coffee When you arrive at university, you might find loads of openly gay people, and you might find some who decide to tell you a few weeks in, or not until your final year. Everyone is unique and in a different position personally, emotionally and In our experience people who come to Queen’s are generally accepting and laid back people. Telling your flat mates up at Elms or the people on your course could be daunting and you may fear losing them as friends but this rarely happens. If it does then maybe they aren’t the right crowd for you and you’ll have all the support you could need here at QUB Coming out isn’t a one off event, it is very much an ongoing process. Typically it starts with admitting to yourself that you are gay, lesbian, bi, trans or open minded. Many people Buddy System Coming Out Heterosexual? You poor thing! Seriously, if you have LGBT friends, family members or just support LGBT rights, we We have monthly campaign meetings where everyone can come along, help design posters and launch fun and Join the society, come along to our campaign meetings and help us make Queen’s a more accepting and friendly place to study. Bigotry and hate crimes are a sad fact of life, help