thegirldetective

Yeah, I second that. "I had a medical issue while I was in school that has since been resolved" is a good, non-specific way of communication that yes, there is a good reason for your messy transcript, and no, it's not an issue any more. They *shouldn't* push you any more after that, but just in case they do: spend some time thinking about whether you'd rather tell them "I used to have trouble with anxiety, but it's been under control for several years" or if you'd rather say "I'd rather not discuss specifics, thanks."

Love it!

(Caveat: Straight person's perspective) While most definitely not a city, Amherst MA (and the nearby town Northampton) are pretty gay-friendly. They are liberal progressive towns in a liberal progressive state. You won't find the same kind of diverse community or nightlife (the night life is very limited, regardless of your orientation) you would find in a city, but you also won't be the only gay couple holding hands in the grocery store, either. Also, on an unrelated note, there are a lot of good restaurants and cafes for a town of its size. The UMass campus itself may be a slightly different cup of tea - I can't really speak to that as I didn't go there.