No matter what you decide to be your major in college, people are always going to have something to say about it. Most college students know this struggle and can relate whether their major is biology, agriculture, or humanities. This list of commonly heard phrases by psychology students is just the start of what a college student can be asked.

1. “Can you tell me what’s wrong with me?”

No, no I can not. Maybe when I have my degree, but not right now. Check back in a few years and maybe I can help you out.

2. “So what do you plan on doing with that?”

Well, there are a lot of options for people with a psychology degree (one of the many reasons why it is such a great program). I could work for the military, in a school, a hospital, or in a private practice; the options are endless really.

3. “You definitely have to go to graduate school to get a job right?”

Although a good amount for people who graduate with a bachelor’s in psychology do go on to graduate school, it isn’t necessary to start a career. Since a psychology degree can be so flexible and applicable in a range of fields, a person does not necessarily have to continue school just to use their degree.

4. “Psychology is really easy.”

Sure, the psych class you took in high school or to fulfill a GEP your freshman year of college may not have been the most strenuous course in the world but it certainly doesn’t stop there. Although we don’t take a ton of math and natural science classes, that doesn’t mean our course load can’t get heavy at times… I mean what is more complicated than the human brain?!

5. “I think psychology is really interesting but I would never major in it.”

Cool!!!

6. “Are you analyzing me right now?”

No. No. No. No. Okay, maybe a little.