7 Things Every Communication Major Understands
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7 Things Every Communication Major Understands

Because whether we like it or not, we are interesting and weird all at the same time

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7 Things Every Communication Major Understands
Nathan Riley

I was one of those people who denied my comm-major-qualities for years. As a kid I wanted to be a vet, a dentist and even a dermatologist -- don't ask me why because I still don't know -- But here I am now, embracing them. Even though I must admit, I'm writing this to find out whether or not I'm the only one struggling with these things. As communication majors, I believe we should be weird -- and also extremely cool -- together.

1. You're the go-to editor of your friends' essays

Most of your friends can't turn in a written assignment before you read it and change some things. They even come to you for help when they don't know how to put their ideas into words. You could say their grades are pretty much yours, too #TeamWork.

2. Your friends think you're Google

When there's a fact they want to know, when they want to find a new book or writer, or even when they aren't sure of how to properly spell a word, you're the first person they go to. They just assume you know everything because you stay up to date with news and love to read. Let's face it, most of the time, that assumption is right.

3. Nothing's more cringy than a misspelled word

There's no needed explanation here. You see a misspelled word and you can feel the discomfort taking over your whole body.

4. You have a love/hate relationship with your A.P. manual

You hate having to stop writing in order to make sure you’re following the rules and doing what you’re supposed to. But, at the same time, that little book has saved you so many times your love for it has started to grow.

5. You LOVE talking

Who said communication majors were only about writing? Writing may be where your mind is at, but your heart and soul enjoy talking for hours. To others, to yourself; whispering, yelling; about personal ideas, the weather, dogs, food. I could keep naming them all but I may die trying.

6. You'd rather have a word-limit for your essays than a word-minimum

While other people struggle meeting the minimum requirement, you highly appreciate the fact that the professor is telling you when you should stop. If they ask for 700 words, you can easily write 1000. The minimum is never a problem, but stopping? That’s when the situation gets complicated.

7. You have started - or have considered starting - a blog more than once

I’m being a little vague here because I must admit, I’ve already lost count of the number of blogs I started. Maybe you haven’t opened your own yet, but chances are you’ve given it a thought or two


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