Should I join the GSA club in my high school for my senior year?

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(Hoping for answers)

have social anxiety disorder, I'm scared and nervous to meet new people. I keep thinking that I'll be left out and ignored when if I join it, but I'm desperate for friends...

For those that have been in a GSA club: what's it like exactly?

Answer 1

i think it's a great idea that will help many kids!

i am working on getting a GSA at my school and i hope it will help stop hate.

you will also be leaving a club that will hopefully live on in the school when you're gone to help other kids!

i say go for it!

A GSA can be many things.

anyone can join as long as they support.

it's a place where any issues of the GLBT community of your school can be discussed, you can halp eachother out, make new friends, and it can become like a support system, a place where everyone can fit in and feel like they belong.

it's a wonderful thing

Answer 2

Pretty much felt the same way when I joined the GSA in my school and I was kind of right. The first couple of days I didnt talk to any of the members but in time I got to know most of the people in the club.

It's never too late to join any club but know that most of them know each other for a long time so dont expect to be "in" with the group.

It is the same as my other friends but with the guys, I can actually talk about other guys and who is hot. It's a good place to feel accepted (if your LGBT) and everyone is very friendly. We schedule a lot of field trips which is pretty cool.

Just go for it and you will have a lot of fun. Start the conversation if no one approaches you.

Answer 3

Definitely do it! They're the nicest, most accepting people you'll meet, and no way will they ignore you. That's why they're there! To recognize and make friends with other people like them.

That's why it's called an alliance. :)

Answer 4

Mine was useless and like some bizarre straight self help club. I tried helping but it seems the straights kind of overruled me in their self help nonsense LOL.

But if you want to join man go for it.  

Answer 5

GSA: g*y-Straight Alliance?  It's a social support group.  It is a group designed to accept those who feel rejected or intimidated by everyday social interaction because of social prejudices.  go to one meeting with an open mind.  introduce yourself to as many people as you can, even if it's only 1.  it should be a safe place for you to be yourself.  have fun!    

Answer 6

maybe, ask one person from the group if you can talk to them, maybe someone who might have a class or something. ask them about the club, what they do. then tell them that it hard for you to meet new people and that you do not want to come off as if you were ignoring them. and ask this person if they could introduced a couple of members to u before the next meeting. I think this well be easier then trying to met all of the people at once. baby steps!

Answer 7

i have been there before.  what i do there is just help the community and pass out papers to people saying about homophobia that its bad.  we also gather around to make fundraisers for people like king lawrence.

dont be shy.  there is people just like you here so there is not anything to be afraid of.  if your just a supporter, that is fine too.  try talking in their meetings

Answer 8

senior year is a lil late but go for it i did in my junior year and will this 1st year of college