One of the great things about college is that you are finally free to study and take classes in the subjects that actually interest you. For some, this leads them to subjects under the science field, the business field, the arts field and so many more. As you enter college, people tend to click and room with those studying in the same field, but this is not always the case. As someone who would classify their studies under the art field, it can sometimes be interesting to room with someone in the science field. Whether you came from the arts of science field, here are some things you are sure to experience when living with a science major.
1. Proofreading their papers
Since science majors may not write a paper a day like some arts majors, they definitely look to you for some proofreading expertise. Even though I normally have no idea what in the world I'm reading when I do proofread science papers, at least I know where the commas go.
2. Avoid ambiguous topics
Science majors like definite answers. I found that bringing up topics from class that can be interpreted multiple different ways is something that does not always sit well with them. They like x + y = z and arts majors sometimes like not having an answer. So tread carefully with ambiguous topics.
3. You'll learn the most random scientific facts
Did I truly need to know that Barred owl's stomach feathers can turn pink if they eat too much shrimp? Probably not. But I know it now, so at least I have something to bring to the lunch table I guess.
4. Get used to hearing science jargon
I honestly don't think I can count the amount of times I've heard my roommate say something like, "Look! I made the nomenclature of tertbutyldecane!" as she excitedly pointed to some sort of hieroglyphic in her notebook. Because of this, I can honestly say I don't understand half of my conversations with my own roommate.
5. Do not complain about the price of textbooks
I don't like dropping a lot of money on textbooks I'm only going to read for a semester just as much as anyone, but I can confidently say that my most expensive textbook this semester was only half the price of one of my roommates textbooks. So I just keep the price tags to myself.
6. Whatever major you both have, it is hard
Do not try to compete in contests to see which one of you has the "hardest" major. All majors are hard. It is college. Literally everything in college is hard. Just support each other and try to make it through college together.
