For some context, I use a preferred name ("Aspen") and I'm hoping to go abroad in the spring to Japan for some time.
My parents aren't exactly the most accepting of LGBTQ+, and I'm not sure if the program would raise any flags to them if I put down a preferred name. So, I was wondering if I would be able to tell my peers/teachers/host family that I preferred to be called Aspen instead of my birth name (which would be on the program).
I've also heard a lot of "oh they hate foreigners" but many foreigners usually don't have any issue with them, so I'm curious about their reaction towards LGBTQ/Preferred names.
I hope this makes sense! Thank you 🙂
Edit: The program I'd like to use is AFS
Edit 2: Thank you for all the responses! This makes me a lot more comfortable knowing I wouldn’t be judged or questioned. 🙂
by sillylittleaspentree