Why Being a Communication Major Doesn’t Mean I’m Dumb
“You’re a Communication major? Don’t you want a job?”
Yes, I am a Communication major. And of course I want a job. Just because I didn’t choose to enter the world of financial computations or test tubes does not mean that I’m any less enthusiastic or ambitious about my future career (although I have to give those people props – I’ve run away from numbers my entire life.)
Communication majors get a really bad rap. Our classes are deemed the “dumb” classes, ones that people take when they need an “easy A” (as if there's such a thing at a school as hard as Wake Forest).
Being a communication major does not mean I do not have a passion. It doesn’t mean I’m not driven, and it sure as heck doesn’t mean I’m lazy. No, I may not speak the language of finance, and I can’t even interpret the names of some of the classes my friends take – but that doesn’t mean I’m not smart or taking the easy way out.
You know what communication majors can do? We can write well, read well, and communicate well. I get to take classes examining the tactics of Donald Trump’s campaign. I’ve learned how to analyze some of the most impactful speeches in history. I get to go to high school football games and write about them – for a grade! I’ve learned how to maintain a blog, write research papers, and how to debate with passion and clarity.
So no, a communications major is not “the major of choice for people such as sorostitutes” or, as Urban Dictionary so kindly puts it, “a highly sought after major for competitive positions such as bus boys or Wendy’s cashiers.”
Am I worried that I won’t get a job after graduating? No, because I am more than my major. I’m a Wake Forest student, with ambition and determination. I stand out because I’m smart, because I’m willing to do what it takes to succeed. Choosing to major in communication means that I’ll be able to pursue a wide variety of careers.
Attending a liberal arts college has given me the confidence to reach for my dreams. These are the skills that will help me succeed in life. I received a well-rounded education at one of the finest universities in the country – who cares what my major is?
