Umm... hi everyone. This doesn't seem to be a very active thing but I felt that I should introduce myself a bit, since I'm new and all.

My name is Theo, I'm 19, and I'm going into second year for a BMUS - General Studies degree (I say that I'm new in the sense that I am recently open about my homosexuality, not in that I'm new to the school, just to clear that up.)

I'd really like to get to know some more like minded people around campus, and I figured the best way to start that was through this (even though no-one has wrote on this thread for like 10 months.)

Please reply and introduce yourself if you want, it would mean a lot to me. I'm really nervous about even posting this but... yeah.

Hope to hear from all y'all soon.

-Theo

Hey there, and welcome to the forum!

I think quite a few of us check in every few days to see if anything is going on, but... I could be very wrong. It's been known to happen.

When school starts up again, you might be interested in attending a few of our Pride meeting groups... On Monday nights, we have the On-the-QT discussion group which gets a large turnout (Free pizza and pop!) and runs from around 6:00 to 8:00 with some after-hours stuff at the Koerner's Pub. There's also a lunchtime meeting called GLOW on Wednesdays during the lunch hour (12 to 1, if I am not mistaken...) and the Label-Free-Fridays on Friday at the same time.

Welcome to Pride, and I hope to meet you next year!

Oh, and, a quick introduction about myself right back at cha. My name's Cole, I just turned 20, and I'm a 3rd year Science student at UBC (Biology!). I've been a member of Pride for a year now, and I can say confidently that this is a fine group of people! So. Um. Yea! I am thinking, perhaps the forum could do with an "introductions" category... This seems like a nice way to get to know everyone.

whoa, cool, new forums? i think the forums were different the last time i checked in.. but just as dead as before....

I was just browsing the UBC Pride site checking what time meetings were cuz i was going to show up at one this year. Last year i walked by but hey, i'll admit it, I was too chicken to go in.

guess i'll do an intro too... I'm Jay, 20, and this year will be my 5th at ubc, but according to the ssc i'm a 4th year student. Confusing, I know! I'm majoring in comp sci and i have a huge interest in photography.

Like i said, I mean to go to one of the meetings sometime this year... if we're all knee-knockingly nervously terrified, we should arrange to all go on the same day so we're all in the same place

Hi Theo and others,
I'm Chris. I'm the treasurer for PrideUBC (though currently acting as the benevolent dictator of PrideUBC). It's best to try and get involved with PrideUBC right from the start, when everyone and everything is stil settling in. There will be plenty of volunteer opportunities throughout the year, many of which will be announced over the prideUBC mailing list. In other words, get your e-mail on that list!
One of the first events of the year will be the welcome back party. More details to come, but if you want to help out with it please contact me. The admin meetings and discussion groups should be starting soon, and are another great way to be involved. There are some executive positions still available, so keep your eyes open.
Just so you know, I'm a grad student at UBC studying plants. I'm 22 and probably spend more time on my bike than I do working on my thesis. We're a friendly bunch here at PrideUBC, so have no fear.

Those discussion groups sound awesome!! On the QT sounds like the one for me Thanks for posting replies, it's nice to know that there are some friendly people around. Hopefully I'll get to meet some of you face to face real soon!!

By the way, will the first "On the QT" discussion group be held on Sept. 1 or on Sept. 8?

And, last question for now I promise, is anyone in residence here? I'm in Marine Drive and I was wondering if anyone else might be near by, so maybe we could hang out or something

Thanks a lot for your replies.

-Theo

Yea, they are new! I'm taking suggestions on additional things to add... Might be nice to continue discussions onto this board when the discussion groups aren't running.

And, Theo, I believe everything is starting the week of the 8th. I'm not on-campus, but I am close to it (Out on Dunbar St.) and I'd be happy to go for coffee some time if you'd like. Either way, I do hope you come to the first On-the-QT discussion--Chris is right. Jump in early while everyone is getting settled and it won't be as awkward as you might expect!

Hey... I'm Kalev and I'm in my 4th year of a BA in Sociology.

On The QT is definitely your best bet if you are new to UBC or new to being out/open/whatever about your non-straight sexuality while at UBC... make sure to come to the first one on Mon September 8th because it's usually the busiest and it's a great way to meet people in a non-threatening environment. Plus there's free pizza and pop, which is never a bad thing. *grin*

You can find more info here: http://www.prideubc.com/content/events/ontheqt/

If you want to get involved with actually helping Pride UBC run, your best bet is attending some Admin Meetings, which usually happen around lunchtimes once a week. I believe the exec people are in the process of sorting out a date and time for one next week.

Hello Theo, Cole, Chris, and Kalev:

Welcome back to the new semester! I agree with what everyone has said about QT, it really is quite fun to go and meet new friends there. I'm looking forward to a new year of exciting events that pride will put on, and hopefully we'll all be able to lend a hand somehow to make them happen.

I like the new forum too btw, thanks for the hardwork Cole, it looks/feels great!

Just as a quick intro, my name is Allen and i'm going into my fifth (and hopefully final) year in History and Asian Studies, the semester has only just begun but i'm already too many pages behind in readings!

Hey Theo I live at Totem Park, right next to marine drive, so I'll be happy to hang out with you.

Be sure to send me an email or anything!

BTW my name is Carlos.

Hey Carlos,

Yeah I'd like that, but how can I get a hold of you? Could you send me your e-mail or something? Or better yet, if you're coming to the On the QT meeting then we can always meet up there

Well, I guess I should introduce myself too...
My name's Trevor, I'm a first year student and I'm 18 years old. I live in Burnaby and I'm really looking forward to meeting everyone.
I'm getting my bachelor of arts degree, haven't decided on what I want to major in, probably political science.
If there's anything anyone else wants to know, I'll probably be at GLOW every week, so you can ask me there I guess.
Looking forward to meeting everyone.

Welcome, Trevor!

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