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College campuses are overwhelmingly supportive spaces and you can find places to grow and live the life you want to live. I think, first and foremost, it’s essential you find schools that are safe and that openly accept queer students. More Resources: Should I come out in my college essay ? Look for their collegefairs!
Ramya is also Indian American and comes from a small town in California where being Asian doesn’t actually make her a minority. For example, if you’ve got the grades and the talent to gain acceptance to Yale, what makes Yale a more desirable place to study for you than Princeton? Why not a public ivy such as UC Berkeley?
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