Modern universities present a ridiculous number of schools, majors and areas of study to choose from. Depending on what side of the brain you're more inclined towards, you'll probably face the decision between science, business or liberal arts. And, let's face it, liberal arts is much more than an area of study; it's a way of life. Signs that you're a part of this lifestyle include the possibility that:
1. All you do is read and write.
You've got about 30 chapters of Marxist theory to read before tomorrow, not to mention an analytic essay on the ethics of using weapons of mass destruction, and it's already 11 p.m.
2. You've forgotten how to "math."
While your business major friends are busy learning statistics and your engineering friends are pouring their hearts into calculus, you're using your iPhone calculator to do simple times table math. How else would you figure out how to divide a 12-piece pizza between 24 people?
3. You've started thinking of everything in theoretical terms.
Conspiracy theories, sociological theories or political science theories... Whatever the theory you choose, you can't make it through a day without thoroughly analyzing some simple aspect of society.
4. People tell you on the regular that, come graduation, you're going to be living in a cardboard box.
Okay, sure, science majors make a ton of money. We get it.
5. You constantly reassure people that you don't care about money; you would rather "pursue your passion."
Because living in a cardboard box is totally worth it if you wake up to a job that makes you happy, right? *stuffs face with 99-cent ramen and cries over terrible job market*
6. You convince yourself that you're unparalleled in creativity.
Translation: You take "artsy" pictures of your green juice on your polaroid camera and occasionally blog.
7. At one point or another, you've tried to write a novel.
And you made pretty decent progress, until you got to chapter two and realized you had neither the patience, time, or effort to develop a plot line to rival J.K Rowling's "Harry Potter" series.
8. Starbucks is basically your life support.
While all students rely pretty heavily on their daily Starbucks caramel macchiatos to keep them going, coffee has almost literally replaced the blood in your veins. Sometimes you try taking your coffee black because you think it better suits your cynical personality.
9. You've forgotten how to use Windows-operated computers.
Apple has taken over your life, and honestly, you're really not too upset about it. Bumper stickers adorn your MacBook, ranging from sorority stickers to the name of your favorite local vintage store.
10. You've studied abroad, or you're planning to in the near future.
Your campus just doesn't provide you with the diversity you wanted, and you really just want to broaden your worldview. And, most importantly, eat some amazing food.
11. You have deep conversations at inappropriate times.
Wine night at your friends house? You're probably discussing the feasibility of socialist theory in Western culture. Frat party? You're probably talking to a confused pledge about why you disagree with Hegel's interpretation of the human need for interaction.
12. University general education classes like science and math consistently ruin your GPA.
Why didn't I major in biology? Oh, right...
13. You try to act cool and detached, but really you're just a major softie.
Contemplating the demise of human communication skills sounds fun, until you stumble across a Facebook video of puppies playing in the snow.
