No, we're not STEM majors. No, we'll never be doctors, or astronauts, or engineers. But just because we're not going to be "successful" doesn't mean we won't accomplish anything.

1. "Oh, so you want to be a teacher."

Yeah, because I don't want to be a writer, or a journalist, or an editor.

2. "You're never going to make any money."

No, probably not, thanks.

3. "That's not a real major."

Oh, it's not? Thanks for telling me, because my university lets me get a degree in a nonexistent major.

4. "So are all your classes like Basketweaving 101?"

Yes. All of my classes are completely pointless.

5. "Do you have, like, any homework?"

No, I never have 10-page papers. What are you talking about?

6. "So are you just here to get married?"

Yes. I went to college to get my MRS (or MR) degree. Definitely.

7. "So you like to write, right?"

Granted, some of us do, but that's not all English majors do. Spoil alert: we also like to read.

8. "Math and science are probably just too hard, huh?"

Just because I'm an English major doesn't mean I'm not a capable, well-rounded student, but while we're on the topic, biology is really hard.

9. "It's so cool you do it because you love it."

I get that you think you're being nice by saying I'm good for not picking a major based on how much money I'll make, but shouldn't everyone pick a major they're passionate about?

10. "Wow, your parents must be so proud."

Actually, they are, because they encourage me to follow my dreams, thanks.

Just because we prefer books to human bodies, or libraries to labs, doesn't make your major any better than mine. English majors are people, too, OK?