There’s nothing like the conversation you have with someone about your major. Mine always ends up with someone gasping and saying, “So you’ll be able to read my mind?!” Haha, never gets old.

So, to get some things out of the way first, no, I will not be able to read your mind. I will be able to separate work and social life, so don’t worry if I’m examining you while we’re just hanging out. I will probably be doing so unconsciously, but it won’t be a problem.

Another thing: my future. My future kids will not be perfect, and I will know it. I will be worrying the minute they’re born that something I learned about or specialize in will become them. But I will be prepared to wait. I can’t just jump to conclusions every problem I see (even though I will want to oh so badly). Also, another thing.

Psychology may not be engineering, but do not tell me I’m majoring in something that’s not difficult. Since when did college become “who can major in the hardest subject?” People should major in the subject that interests them and the future career path they think they can conquer. I know psychology doesn’t involve math, (except for quantitative methods) but why would I major in something that I know I’m not good at? Wake up call, I’m wanting to do this in the future, so there’s no logical reason for me to study something I don’t see myself liking later on.

So dear non-psych majors, I encourage you with your major to love what you do, and don’t decide on a major because “it’s difficult,” and “it will look good.” Do what you love.