YALE GEPN 2022

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Hi everyone! Wanted to start this conversation for those who are getting ready to apply once the application opens on June 1st 2021.

I am hoping we can all share information, ask questions, and support each other throughout the exciting journey ahead!

 

I can't wait to get to know all of you in person as GEPN students ❤️ 

Positive thinking and patience until February!

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On 1/14/2022 at 12:19 PM, Rubytuesday821 said:

I can't wait to get to know all of you in person as GEPN students ❤️ 

Positive thinking and patience until February!

Yes, hope everyone's interviews go well! Hoping admission decisions will be in everyone's favor ? Good luck to you all!!

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Hey everyone! I had a really great interview and was told that I have a really strong chance of being admitted to the program. Im a bit worried about attending because of Yale’s issues with racism which were publicized in 2020. Has anyone heard any issues around this topic/know any current students that are open about the issues? 

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12 minutes ago, Mattiebh said:

Hey everyone! I had a really great interview and was told that I have a really strong chance of being admitted to the program. Im a bit worried about attending because of Yale’s issues with racism which were publicized in 2020. Has anyone heard any issues around this topic/know any current students that are open about the issues? 

My friend’s husband is very well respected at Yale as a doctor (I’m leaving out the specialty purposely). He’s gay and Asian and they treat him like a prince (king?). Being gay just became legal in 2012 pretty much, when they finally gave us marriage rights. So this Doctor attended Yale and got hired by Yale at a time when gay wasn’t OK. That says a lot to me. 

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5 hours ago, BrennanHealingScience said:

My friend’s husband is very well respected at Yale as a doctor (I’m leaving out the specialty purposely). He’s gay and Asian and they treat him like a prince (king?). Being gay just became legal in 2012 pretty much, when they finally gave us marriage rights. So this Doctor attended Yale and got hired by Yale at a time when gay wasn’t OK. That says a lot to me. 

That’s a lovely story and Yale has a pretty good record on gay rights! In fact, one of Yale’s nicknames is “the gay ivy”. However, Yale’s treatment of queer Asian Americans does not correlate with its history of anti-Blackness, specifically with the somewhat recent allegations of anti-Blackness at the nursing school. As someone who has never stepped foot on Yale’s campus, I absolutely cannot speak to their handling of Black students’ legitimate concerns, but I wanted to say that not all minority groups are treated the same way by the same institution. Hopefully someone can address your question about racism at YSN, @Mattiebh!

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15 hours ago, Rubytuesday821 said:

That’s a lovely story and Yale has a pretty good record on gay rights! In fact, one of Yale’s nicknames is “the gay ivy”. However, Yale’s treatment of queer Asian Americans does not correlate with its history of anti-Blackness, specifically with the somewhat recent allegations of anti-Blackness at the nursing school. As someone who has never stepped foot on Yale’s campus, I absolutely cannot speak to their handling of Black students’ legitimate concerns, but I wanted to say that not all minority groups are treated the same way by the same institution. Hopefully someone can address your question about racism at YSN, @Mattiebh!

I want to assert a very real point about your concerns. You said that “treatment of queer Asian-Americans does not correlate with its history of ‘anti-Blackness’.” Queer isn’t a word I used, I said gay. Just because someone is gay doesn’t mean they like being called Queer. This is good to know if you go into nursing. 

While these groups are all unfortunately separated by our language, there’s is a fundamental level (the real level) that unites. I would assert that if Yale doesn’t have a problem with a gay person who isn’t white, they will probably have similar views which correlate to other minority groups. 

I wanted to add that it is unlikely that the interviewer said, as you quote, “a really strong chance of being admitted.” That’s because it isn’t up to them alone, and they are instructed not to make promises. But on the other hand, if they did, that should reassure you that you are on the right track for YSN!

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Also, any nicknames like “gay ivy” have no place on this forum. It’s rude, inaccurate, and the opposite of inclusive. Kind of angry at that being brought up, but I’m going to disengage from this specific thread from now on. 

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If anyone has questions about being a minority at Yale, feel free to message me. I’ll answer as honestly as I can. 

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16 minutes ago, BrennanHealingScience said:

While these groups are all unfortunately separated by our language, there’s is a fundamental level (the real level) that unites. I would assert that if Yale doesn’t have a problem with a gay person who isn’t white, they will probably have similar views which correlate to other minority groups. 

 

This assertion would, unfortunately, be incorrect. 

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15 hours ago, Rubytuesday821 said:

That’s a lovely story and Yale has a pretty good record on gay rights! In fact, one of Yale’s nicknames is “the gay ivy”. However, Yale’s treatment of queer Asian Americans does not correlate with its history of anti-Blackness, specifically with the somewhat recent allegations of anti-Blackness at the nursing school. As someone who has never stepped foot on Yale’s campus, I absolutely cannot speak to their handling of Black students’ legitimate concerns, but I wanted to say that not all minority groups are treated the same way by the same institution. Hopefully someone can address your question about racism at YSN, @Mattiebh!

@Rubytuesday821 I really appreciate your comment about anti-Blackness. Your comment exactly addresses the concern that I have. Although homophobia is a concern, anti-Blackness and racism falls under a different umbrella and the issues about Yale came out regarding anti-Blackness not homophobia. I also don’t understand why this thread became so spicy all of a sudden. We are all students who are interested in the same program. @BrennanHealingScience The interviewer did not make a promise, but they did end the interview saying that they will see me in fall. They also mentioned that they cannot make any promises because weird things happen, but they said to expect an acceptance. I am just sharing my concerns. Also, the terms “queerness” and one describing themselves as “queer” is widely accepted in the LGBTQ+ community. Some may find it offensive, and if they do, it needs gentle correction instead of a snide response. 
 

We need to maintain this forum as a safe community. 

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2 minutes ago, BrennanHealingScience said:

you joined 5 minutes ago 

I made a throwaway account so I could discuss these issues freely. What does joining 5 minutes ago have to do with that? 

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