The fact that I have to say this is quite saddening. Of course all majors are important. Everyone has something to offer no matter what. And I am fully aware that not all science majors feel superior. Crucifying the whole in consequence of its parts is wrong, and I recognize that. However, as a science major myself, I have come across plenty of students who feel as if the humanities, business, communications, etc. are of lower quality, and those who plan to study these will not be as successful. Frankly, it's time to step off your high horse and take off your blinders.

If one was to search online and type in "what is the best major to study?", the first thing that flashes across the screen is "top paying careers of 2016." This is a problem. First of all, don't ask the search engine to answer one of life's biggest decisions for you. But most importantly, the underlying issue here is that we feel as a society that money is the answer to that question. Our passions should not equate to how much money we plan on earning. And it certainly should not be the driving force behind why we choose a major.

I have overheard some of my science peers say, when asked why they chose this career path, "I want to get paid the big bucks" or "it'll pay really well so then I can do what I want." I can't comprehend the logic here because this is not how I think. I am a chemistry major, and if I pursue a career in that, then I have a good chance of being paid well. However, I am also an art major, and I have an equal shot at being paid the same salary. I didn't choose my major because my parents wanted me to or because I'll be rolling in cash later on in life. I chose my majors (and minor) because I honestly love how I feel when I'm immersed in them: when I'm doing research in the lab, when I'm painting or drawing, and when I'm learning from past artists and their work.

What's the point if you aren't happy with what you're doing? And why do something day in and day out just for the few days out of the year you get to go on vacation? Don't live your life like that. If you're talented in something, pursue it. Better your skills. We weren't given talents just to waste them away. It's like a smack in God's face if we do. And if you love art or music or biology, whatever, go out there and push yourself to be the best artist, the best musician, the best biologist you can be, and everything else will follow. Be passionate and follow what you feel in your heart, not what others expect of you or what society thinks is best for you.

Science is a beautifully crafted piece of artwork all in itself. Those who study it are its artists. We need science to live, to continue the human race and to see the next generations. On the flip side, we need the humanities to live, to fuel our souls. They're the heart of every culture. We can't do without either one because they both go hand in hand. And to devalue the importance of either one is practically devaluing life itself. All the disciplines are inherently connected and once we realize that, judgement will disappear from within us.

This is the time to explore. The time to make mistakes and make mistakes again. It's sad if you get to a point later in life and you say, "I should've done that." Don't waste your time being envious of others because you have full control over your own decisions. We all have gifts. And what's wonderful about these gifts is that no one else on this earth has the same exact abilities as you do. No one. That means that each of us contributes something unique to every situation we're in. And know that your major is not just for you. It's for everyone and everything around you. That's how we give back to the world. Through what we love.