Texas Christian University Takes An Extra Step in Compassion

Being in a new environment is never easy and having to acclimate yourself to new surroundings can test the nerves of anyone. When someone is gay it can be an even more difficult task to not only fit in, but also find people who accept you, or are just like you. Texas Christian University has taken the unusual, and wonderful step of providing separate housing for gay and lesbian students, along with students who support their rights.

The article goes on to quote Sam Wunderl , a TCU junior, who favors a gay-friendly housing and thinks this is "a big step forward" for TCU, and believes most students are fine with the idea.

Wunderl, who is straight says "I just think it's important for gays to feel included."

I know how difficult it can be to fit in and how uneasy a process it is to make friends, especially if you are a minority of the population. For gay and lesbian students to have a specific area of the student housing reserved for them is a very good idea, and way for students to bond with kids who are just like them and are going through the same exact things they are going through. It is already difficult to deal with having to move away from home, and transitioning into college life, so this makes things at least a little bit easier.