1. "Is studying a thing in your major?"

Well, there's this thing called current world events, which is constantly changing and challenging us to keep up with it. Although our department may not require hours of studying, those hours get replaced spent writing essays and creating world changing projects. So yes, I am busy.

2. "You do understand journalism is a dying field, right?"

If I had a dollar for every time some ignorant person told me this, whether journalism is a dying field or not wouldn't matter. There will always be news, things will always be happening, and the world will continue changing. Somebody will always be demanding my services.

3. "Your job must be so boring."

You would be surprised at how people react when they come to the realization they are on video, or having their picture taken. Instant comic relief.

4. "You're obviously not in it for the money."

Is that such a horrible thing? God forbid I follow my passion because I won't be able to afford a mansion four years after graduating college. There are other things important to life; such as being happy and content. Did it ever occur to you that maybe living alone in a New York studio apartment is my dream?

5. "Will you write my essay for me?"

If you pay my tuition, I might consider it.

6. "Can you get me into this event for free?"

Absolutely not.

7. "What exactly are you going to do with this major?"

My personal goal is to live in New York and work at a magazine company or something that published images. The great thing about this major is that you can go many places with it. You can work on TV, you can travel the world, or you can write for a small newspaper. The options are endless.