There's nothing quite like the struggles and pains of being a communications major. The pain varies from never ending school work to judgmental and close-minded peers. With so many misconceptions around our career choice, it's no wonder we get some hardcore shade from others. It's time to clear the air and talk about what it actually means to study towards a media degree.
1. When people who aren't comm majors think we have it easy
I'd like to see you try to pass as a communications student... just like you would like to see me try your major. There's no need to compare, since no major is better than another. We all got different paths, man.
2. "What are you going to do with your degree?"
I HAVE NO IDEA. But there's so many possibilities. From public relations, to web design, to journalism, to television and radio, the list goes on and on. I'll figure it out eventually, but until then... LEAVE ME BE.
3. Writing papers is constant and never ending
I've become a pro at writing at least 10 papers a week and having about half of them typed up at rapid speed hours before it's due. I've also become a pro at bulls***ting an essay and getting a decent grade.
4. Public speaking class got you feeling like
You're bound to have a hard-to-please and insane teacher with crazy guidelines for your speeches or presentations. It's good to know that you and all your classmates are in this together. WE'LL GET THROUGH THIS COURSE AND EARN OUR CREDITS.
5. Two words. AP stylebook.
It's no secret that the stylebook is confusing and annoying. Yet it's even more confusing and annoying when you see an article or press release that obviously didn't follow the rules. Ugh, this major is turning me into a grammar wh*re.
6. Constantly being told to switch your major and be in the medical field
NO THANKS. The scrub, hospital, and medical life is NOT for me. Sure I would make more money, but what is that money worth if I'm not happy. Media just ~gets~ me, unlike you, apparently.
7. Group work will be the death of you
Sure, it sounds easy and fun until everyone's busy and there's absolutely no time to make things work. Having group assignments is the bane of my existence.
8. In the end, all the struggles are worth the joy of earning a degree in Communications
Bye haterz *mic drop*
