Kilted in College

**Mindrop** · 23rd August 10, 02:57 PM

So, this Wednesday, August 25th, I start College at UTSA (University of Texas at San Antonio). I will be wearing my kilt, a black original Utilikilt.

A friend informed me while she was a student at UTSA, that there was another guy who wore a kilt. However, he only hung out with two other people. They were kind of outcasts.

I will give an update on how the kilt is excepted in a few days.

**bdkilted** · 23rd August 10, 03:30 PM

Good luck. Just remember, college doesn't mean that others are more mature.

**billymuyo** · 23rd August 10, 04:06 PM

Awhile back when I was at SFA in Nac, there was a guy would would were his kilt on occasion. I think for the most part it was well received.

I work now at the big library at UH, and I've caught sight of a few guys wearing more contemporary style kilts - like Utilikilts and such. Actually, come to think of it, last time I was in San Antonio I saw quite a few guys in traditional and contemporary style kilts. So, I'm pretty sure you'll do fine wearing yours at UTSA.

Good Luck!
- bgh

**auld argonian** · 23rd August 10, 08:26 PM

We shipped my daughter, who is known to wear a kilt now and again, off to Lake Forest College this past Friday.

...and the college was founded by....wait for it.......

.....Scottish-Americans!

So I'm now looking for an appropriate tartan for her since she's proclaimed her intention to not let them sweep their Scottish Heritage under the rug.

And the proudly kilted are never outcasts...they are simply independent thinkers of strong character that are avoided by the narrow minded people who envy them!

Best

AA

**yellowjacket** · 29th August 10, 07:13 PM

The Illinois St. Andrew's Society had a trip to Lake Forest College this summer as one of their outing. (Note that it's only about 30 miles from downtown Chicago to Lake Forest, so it's not that far of a drive...)

The Scots of Lake Forest
Scottish American History Club Bus Tour
July 17, 2010-- 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

By charter bus, the tour will leave the Scottish Home and travel to Lake Forest, Illinois. First stop will be the former home of Ogden Armour which is now the home of Lake Forest Academy. We will enjoy a box lunch and have a tour of the Academy.

After lunch, the tour will continue through the community by bus and see various homes where Scottish people have lived. Lake Forest has a rich Scottish history, perhaps the most concentrated area of Scots in Illinois. You will have an opportunity to see Lake Forest College, founded by Scots, the lake shore of Lake Michigan, and if time allows, perhaps the cemetery.

**auld argonian** · 29th August 10, 08:20 PM

Regarding Lake Forest College, it's interesting to note - and I mean no disrespect to any religion here - that the story goes that while the Methodists were founding Northwestern, the Presbyterians were busy a few miles North founding Lake Forest.

I sense the need for another kilt for my daughter in something approximating the school colors. One of the PV MacQueens seems to fill the bill quite nicely. My daughter tends to want to wear a kilt as opposed to a mini-kilt...so...

Best

AA

**McFarkus** · 23rd August 10, 08:40 PM

Mindrop - good luck. Keep us posted.

AA - I started at LFC and only lasted two quarters (5 hours of bridge and 8 hours of TV every day). Hope it's the right place for your daughter.

**Riverkilt** · 23rd August 10, 08:53 PM

Hope he finds time to study what with all the coeds hitting on him.

**Dale Seago** · 23rd August 10, 09:41 PM

Originally Posted by Mindrop

...I will be wearing my kilt, a black original Utilikilt.

A friend informed me while she was a student at UTSA, that there was another guy who wore a kilt. However, he only hung out with two other people. They were kind of outcasts.

I'd be a bit concerned that a black Utilikilt in that particular environment might be perceived as some sort of Scoto-Goth (!?!) analogue to a black trenchcoat, especially with you being a freshman (presumably) just out of high school.

Expect to be asked by the ignorant, "What's pierced under the kilt?".

**Mindrop** · 24th August 10, 05:18 AM

I am not goth, but unforustunantly, teh best color on me is black. White bleaches me even more. I wont be going all black while wearing the kilt.

I just sent in an e-mail to the campus police about knife regulations. I want to carry atleast my pocket knife and hopefully, a sgian dubh, as soon as I get one.

Thanks for the support, I'll keep you posted.