My time interning at the Gender and Sexuality Equity Center
has been a truly life-changing experience. I could now never go on with my day
after hearing derogatory terms used, and say nothing. Every time I hear someone
address a group of both males and female as “guys” I clench because I cannot
help but think, we are not all guys! Some of us are women and proud to be women
and deserve to be addressed as such.
I am so proud to be a part of a
student-run organization that is so inclusive towards the entirety of the
student body, as well as the community. We put on events that give the
under-represented population of Chico community members a chance to celebrate
our diversity and never to hide it. The GSEC recently transitioned from its formerly known title
as the Women’s Center in order to be more all-inclusive towards the LGBTQ+
community. This has been an immensely successful extension to the work that we
do.
As an intern at this organization I have learned to embrace and celebrate all
people’s minds, bodies, sexualities, strengths and differences. Each person
experiences such diverse walks of life and to have a safe-haven on campus such
as the GSEC is a remarkable tool and a huge step in unifying the student-body. I
would highly recommend to any student that is considering an internship here at
the GSEC to absolutely go for it and expect that your life will never be the
same; for the better.
- Written by Rae Seifert
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