[Ambedo.]

Hey there,

The only way you'll really be able to discover your sexuality is by putting yourself out there and experimenting a little bit. You may not have had a lot of opportunities to do that at your old school, but uni is a really good place to get started. Don't rush to put a label on yourself, though. At the end of the day, that's not what's important. What is important is that you're happy and comfortable with who you choose to fall in love with. Trust me, you'll figure it out.

Unfortunately, homophobic people are everywhere. It's just a part of the society that you live in. Perhaps you should refrain from mentioning any curiosity about your sexuality to your mother until you have a better understanding of it yourself. From what you've written, it sounds like it would only serve to provoke unnecessary arguments, which could sway your decision. Focus on finding what it is that you want and tell her about it when you're ready to.

Personally, I think it would be a great idea for you to join an LGBT society at your new school. While going to the more public events is great, getting involved with a society on your campus will allow you to really get to know people who are struggling with similar things and allow you to get a better understanding of what you're working on figuring out.

Take care!