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Personal Narrative: My Experience As A Transgender Student
Chills covered my whole body as I observed professors in their robes for the first time at Centenary College of Louisiana. I am not the likeliest person to pursue a career in academia and research; I am a transman who grew up in Southern Louisiana, who was kicked out of his home, forced to live on the streets, and was told that he could never be an out trans person and thrive in academia. With the help of the Point Foundation, I was able to afford my Bachelor’s, but the inherent politicization of my body resulted in many struggles. One night, I suffered from life-threatening injuries and as the EMS workers rolled me on the gurney they asked for my identification card. Even though I appeared male, legally I was considered to be female by Louisiana law. They both stopped pushing the gurney, and told me another ambulance would bring me to the hospital. …show more content…
I was able to create Safe Zone, a series of workshops designed by professors, staff members, and students to create a formal training for professors, staff, and students to discuss LGBT issues. In addition to Safe Zone, I established and led Louisiana TransAdvocates, a state-wide social support group for transgender people and allies. Along with my Diversity internship at Centenary, I was able to leave a legacy at my undergraduate institution. I was able to build support for policies such as domestic partner benefits for staff and faculty, trans-inclusive housing for students, trans-inclusive record keeping and a scholarship for LGBT
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