CU students challenge identity and gender dysphoria

Boulder has resources and communities for transgender persons

By Chelsea Miller on September 3, 2010

http://cuindependent.com/2010/09/03/cu-students-challenge-identity-and-gender-dysphoria/

As you relentlessly stare across the classroom, you quiz yourself about the student in the corner. You wonder, "Is that a boy?" Maybe. You keep looking, like you're confused about a math problem or something. Students of the transgendered community might be staring back at you asking, "Does it even matter?"

Discovering your personal identity is a complicated process for everyone. It seems that most students on campus are finding themselves. They're joining clubs, rushing for Greek life, getting involved and making their mark. Whether an individual chooses to stand out through their appearance, their friends, or their grades, many CU students are finding their niche on campus. But, if a student is struggling with who they are and the gender they identify with, then what can be done?