The reason why I chose the University of Birmingham
was for its excellent to staff, resources
and facilities to LGBTQ students.
This is shown in the feedback given to the
university by LGBTQ organisations.
Diva magazine rated us in the top five of
universities to study if you’re an LGBTQ
student.
We also scored 9 out of 10 on the Gay by Degree
University Guide for Stonewall.
When I wasn’t busy studying on campus, I’d
spend a lot of my time in places like here
in the Loft Lounge, just off Hurst Street
and right in the heart of Birmingham’s Gay
Village.
One of the largest gay villages in the country,
there are pubs, clubs and restaurants to suit
all tastes and budgets, not to mention the
huge yearly Gay Pride Weekend and the largest
gay prom in the country.
Here I am with Hurst Street’s Rhinestone
Rhino, an iconic symbol of gay history, and
the LGBTQ community in Birmingham isn’t
all about the partying, there's plenty of
leisure support and community groups available
as well, such as the Birmingham Blades football
team, the Moseley Shoals swimming club and
the Rainbow Voice choir – not to mention
our brand new LGBT Health and Wellbeing Centre.
Back on campus I’m here with members of
the LGBTQ Association.
They meet each Wednesday, 12 till 2.
The University of Birmingham is an excellent
place to study, with support, resources and
facilities for LGBTQ students.
So make Birmingham your number one choice
to study and enjoy yourself.
Thanks for watching.
