Political science is one of those subjects that people either despise or love. Those of us who enjoy studying, writing about and debating about political issues understand that, while they are often frustrating, learning about them is always useful and worthwhile. With that being said, here are some scenarios political science majors experience, as told by our favorite political entertainment.
1. When people get all their information from memes.
You should probably check a more reliable source before you share that meme, honey. Same goes for videos from mic.com and Now This News.
2. When people try to argue politics with you.
You probably shouldn't do that when I've read scholarly texts on a particular subject and your only source is a blog post.
3. When people ask where you want to go to law school.
Political science majors find work in a variety of industries, including journalism, public relations, lobbying, speechwriting, campaigning, think tanks, and non-profit organizations. We have a lot of career options outside of law and running for office.
4. When you rant about politics and your non-political friends are like.
They just don't get that your political rants are not "just politics;" nor are politics boring, confusing, or irrelevant. Politics affect everyone! Everyone should be concerned about them!
5. When your non-political friends love you anyway.
To my long suffering pals, thank you for listening to me rant about the presidential race and the economy. I love you, and you deserve cookies.
6. When the majority in a particular class disagrees with you.
Sometimes, feeling like your opinion is the minority is a bit uncomfy. But if Ainsley Hayes could survive working for the Bartlet White House, you can survive one professor who disagrees with you, right?
7. When you see the political idol you adore.
I don't understand why Leslie Knope is obsessed with Joe Biden, of all people. But I think we all have a person like that -- a figure we love and want to be. (Mine is Megyn Kelly.)
8. When you're too irritated to watch a debate or the news.
Usually, you just start yelling at your TV screen like it's a dang football game. Sometimes you simply have to walk away because it's all just too much.
9. When people who claim to "love the Constitution" can only name the first and second amendments.
The same goes for people who think freedom of speech only applies to speech they approve, and people who think freedom of religion only applies to their religion.
10. When all you do anymore is read and write.
Regardless of what you want to do with your political science degree, I would not recommend it as a major if you don't love writing.
11. When you meet a classmate with the same views as you.
Finding new pals is always fun, especially when you can discuss politics with them. When their views align with yours, that's a nice bonus.
