LGBT Clubs at School

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Has anyone that has been to college joined a LGBT club at their school? I started community college this fall and I think I may go to a meeting they have to see what it's about. I am quite terrified but I think it would be best. And I wanted to know any one's experience?

Yes, I joined one when I was in community college. That was back when I was more interested in trying to be social; I would not enjoy such a thing now. The club was small. We met in a classroom and discussed the activities we wanted to do. We had a barbecue fundraiser, a movie night in the school theater, and the rest of the club went to San Francisco to raise money for something one day. I stayed home. All the members were friendly. It's was a lot like any other club that has a social purpose, but not terribly loud or chaotic due to its small size.

I have never joined a club before. Socializing would be nice. But I am scared. I think there is over 25 people in this group.. so if it's too chaotic I may just go once.

There's a big difference between the number of "active" members (the ones who comes to meetings) and the number of actual "members"

The LGBT group in my town is small and kinda dull...they tend to organize pub nights every week and a movie night now and then

Hi I'm New to this site but I saw your post here and thought I should respond. I've went to one meeting of the lgbt club at my school so far and for me it was kind of strange only 4 people came which they said was unusual and the faculty advisor that all the clubs have to have was roudy and immature. I did not get a very good first impression. Also i just sat there and said nothing. I plan on going to another one soon though. i hope that was just a one time thing with all the craziness. I would suggest you go atleast a couple of times. You might also want to try any clubs that coincide with your interests or passions. They can be a structured way of meeting other people. Hope that helps.

I started one when I was in University--about a squillion years ago.

I actually started on this semester at my community college. Yeah I speak up once in awhile, and get nervous, but it is worth it. Most of the members are very nice.

The LGBT club at my school saved me.

I'm transgender, and was presenting as a male for the first time and the Coordinator of the centre (My school has a whole room/social space for our Community Centre) kind of took me under her wing and helped introduce me with my new male name. And the Centre just became a place to escape and be male and ACCEPTED, because I wasn't out in my classes.

Now I'm male all the time, and I rarely go. That makes me sad.

I think there was meant to be some kind of LGBTQ club thing at my school; I remember seeing a notification for it maybe a year or two ago, but I guess it was cancelled due to lack of interest. Either my school is devoid of queer people, which is unlikely, or they're too scared to admit it. Shame. I think there's also a youth LGBTQ group and an adult LGBTQ group in my area but I haven't really bothered with contacting them. Might have 'liked' them on Facebook, that's about it.

There's a relatively active gay-straight alliance at my school. I've been to a few of their meetings, but sadly, they're poorly attended (attendance consisted of the six exec members, two other people, and me xD).