As a Computer Information Technology student, having class with more than therefor other females is a very welcome change. Here’s the 4 struggles of being in a male-dominated major.
1. They don’t tend to take you seriously.
Don’t get me wrong, not all of the guys are like this, but for the most part, the guys that I’ve had classes with have always given me a “Why are you here?” look. It’s really fun to see their faces when you get a question correct in class.
2. The awkward silences.
A majority of us are introverts, so it’s always very quiet in a classroom, that is, until your friends get there and then you can relax. It’s sometimes very uncomfortable, but it’s nice when you need a little peace and quiet in your life.
3. Being in a sorority.
I love my chapter so much, but a lot of the people in my classes are not the biggest fans of Greek life. Sometimes, it can be a little difficult, especially when you wear letters or screen print on the first day of class, and they just stare at you (refer back to #1).
4. Being blown off when you try to talk about sports.
I love baseball, basketball, and hockey. Basically, as soon as basketball season starts, that is all I can focus on, and don’t even get me started about March Madness. So, when the guys in my class strike up a conversation about the game from the night before, I try to chime in. I was constantly asked if I even knew who was on the team, and it was actually discouraging. However, now a lot of them realize that I do actually like sports, so it’s gotten better
Even though being in a male-dominated major is difficult, I cannot imagine doing something different. I’m grateful for the challenges that have presented themselves to me, and I can’t wait to pursue a career in my field.
