10 Facts Science Majors Wish Everyone Understood
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10 Facts Science Majors Wish Everyone Understood

No, I’m a product of Albert Einstein.

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10 Facts Science Majors Wish Everyone Understood
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1. I'm not a genius

While my professors might be, studying science does not mean that I'm a product of Albert Einstein. My brain works differently than yours but please stop acting like I know every answer to every question you ask me. I have to study a lot to get good grades.

2. Some of us like other subjects, too.

Science majors aren't limited to specifically science. Just as math majors aren't limited to math and so on. Personally, I enjoy my English classes and look forward to my low maintenance art class. While I love science, it's refreshing for some diversity.

3. We don’t think any less of your major

There is a stigma that all science majors think that their major is the hardest. Truthfully, I think being a business major or even some sort of marketing would be difficult. Everyone learns differently. This is totally fine

4. Honestly, I don’t know what’s going on either

I’ve gotten through science classes by understanding the material, but much like many other majors, it requires time and effort outside of the classroom. Don’t be ashamed to hire a tutor or seek help with your professor. The harder you try, the better you’ll do.

5. No, I don’t live in the Science building

Valid question, but no. I actually do have a dorm room with a bed that I sleep in occasionally.

6. Yes, I’ve cried over chemistry

Many, many times. Science can be frustrating, and it can seem impossible. The amount of times I’ve almost tossed my work across the room due to confusion isn’t recordable.

7. Science labs make me question my major

Labs are probably the most difficult part of science. There are so many calculations and steps to ensure your experiment goes correctly, and even the smallest mistake can lead to restarting your test.

8. I’m surrounded by intelligence

In high school, it was easier to get good grades and maintain a solid GPA. Now, everyone around me is just as intelligent and a lot are incredibly smarter. At first, this made me question if I was meant to be in the science department. It was hard to accept that everyone around me was here for the exact same reason and really gave me a huge reality check.

9. Science is diverse

Science majors aren't all here to work the same jobs. Don't assume that just because we take the same classes means we like the same things. There are so many different sciences that some love and others hate. Science leads to hundreds of different jobs including doctors, nurses, therapists, teachers, chemists, researchers and so many other jobs.

10. I love science

Regardless of the frustration, confusion and tears, I love my major. Sometimes I question what I’m doing, but then I realize I wouldn’t want to do anything else. I’m sure all science majors can agree.


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