Pursuing a degree in the sciences can be one of the most rewarding paths. However, it can also be one of the most difficult. Through the good times and the bad, there is one thing that unites us all – we love what we do. Another person that also loves science is The Big Bang Theory’s Sheldon Cooper. Here are a few things that all science majors come to realize, shown by Sheldon Cooper.

1. When you tell someone what your major is. You explain to them that anything less than an 18-credit semester is just not an option. Sometimes even an 18-credit semester is not enough. Although it may seem crazy, we swear it's not.

2. Reviewing your syllabi for your courses this semester. Of course your teachers have somehow all managed to schedule their tests during the same week….each month. For the next 3 months you will have a constant downpour of the cell cycle and chemical reactions.

3. Trying to explain what your life is like to a non-science major. They will just never quite understand everything that goes into the path you have chosen.

4. When you get an assignment or test back and you don’t get the grade you wanted. You review the test and realize that you definitely lost some points where you believe you earned them. Your only option is to talk to your professor and hope for the best.

5. You realize that sleep is a sacred thing that should never be overlooked. After 3 tests, 2 lab assignments, and a couple of quizzes, you will surely not be able to read the next chapter for biology. Sometimes you have to just realize when to call it quits.

6. You begin to question every aspect of your life. When was the last time you slept? Have you eaten yet today? What day of the week is it again? Why did I choose to be a science major?

7. You remember exactly why you chose a path of science-- because it’s awesome! All the positives outweigh the negatives by a million to one. You have great classes, amazing professors and get to pursue a degree that will help you land your dream job.