Hello everyone!
I'm an international student and i was accepted at the U of C for grad studies.I'm also gay and,unfortunately,after having done my reserach,i realized that Calgary is indeed a quite conservative city.I don't mind though,because if the city claims to be multicultural and welcoming,it's high time it acted as such.If supremacists think otherwise,i suppose i'll have to fight hard against homophobia and oppression,as part of a huge minority that strives for visibility and equal standing.At least,it is very conforting that u of c cares about and protects (or so it seems) the lgbt community.
To cherylsafina:Don't worry about anything else except for your studies.I'm sure that,once in calgary,you'll build your support network and everything will be just fine-personally,i wouldn't sacrifice my studies for noone's sake.
Cheer up!