Should I give up or finish to the end

[NancyDrew1930]

Spoiler

So part of my life that I have kept hidden on this board is that I am taking a Bible course at a conservative Christian college (I started this before I transitioned to the rest of the world, although I was on HRT), and I have been able to hide my ->-bleeped-<- from them for the duration of my course, however, I am getting to the point where I'm like 97% done, but I have to do the field work for the course (4 semesters worth of field work---because of my other issues I left it to the end) and now I'm getting to the point where if I reveal myself the them and the church I'll be doing the field work at, the college would possible expel me or somehow strip my credits.  I am planning to go on to another Christian University that accepts trans students.  Some of my family is telling me that I should drop out because they know that the college and its denomination do not accept Trans people, however, I want to get the degree so that it wasn't a waste of money and I can use the credits as transfer credits.  Has anyone ever been in a position like this before?

[Lori Dee]

I have not been in this position, but I would be inclined to tough it out and finish up. Yes, there is a risk that may prevent you from finishing, but that would be out of your hands. There is also the chance that no one would interfere, and you could achieve your goal. You are so close. They only win if you give up.

[Sephirah]

Listen to yourself. Not what other people tell you. Their advice is coloured by how they feel. Follow your instincts.

[NancyDrew1930]

Another thing that I'm finding is that over the past 18 months, since they joined forces with another college to share professors and programs, the quality has gone down, and really without me being transgender, the professors haven't really accepted my Asperger's, and even over the summer one of my courses was on worldviews and I found they were only really accepting of neurotypical views.

I'm talking with another seminary that's connected with a trans affirming denomination right now to see if I could transfer there and how transferring would work, even if I have to wait a year. 

[Lori Dee]

I'm talking with another seminary that's connected with a trans affirming denomination right now to see if I could transfer there and how transferring would work, even if I have to wait a year. 

That would be a good option if they would give you credit for the work you have already done. Let us know how that turns out. Good luck!