A joke between those in my major is that we are taking classes that are considered to be STEM education, but yet they are not anywhere near actually being so. STEM education consists of classes in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

My major is considered part of the technology aspect, consisting of photography, print media, web design, and videography. Although we do work with different printers and cameras, most of our projects are done on a single technological device; the iMac.

So does this really consider us apart of STEM? When you look up "STEM Majors", you get a list consisting of Statistic, Civil Engineering, Life Science, Computer Programming, etc. Does my majors fit at all in this list, or stick out like a sore thumb?

If I was to ever tell my distant family that I was my major was apart of STEM, I can already hear them asking, "Oh, what type of engineering are you taking classes in?" and having to explain that my classes are the total opposite.

Don't get me wrong, being apart of STEM is great. It makes me feel smarter, but no one has to know I'm not a Math major. My college gives me a lot of opportunities, especially being a women in STEM.

Even though I am not one, women in engineering receive more job opportunities because it is mainly a male heavy industry. My college also puts on a lot of events for middle school girls who are interested in a STEM career.

My college also is the home to Architecture, Construction Management, Aviation, and Engineering Technology. I sometimes ask myself why my major is not in the College of Media, but College of Technology, Architecture, and Applied Engineering does sound nice on a resume.

Nevertheless, now is the best time to look into STEM majors. Only 24% of women are in a STEM related field. Employers are ever seeking the ability to raise this percentage, to show young girls that they can do anything they put their mind to.

This is especially seen in Computer Science, where only 19% are women. Currently, not enough students are taking classes toward a STEM degree to fill all the open job opportunities, leaving no room for a scarce amount of jobs in the future.

I am in no way complaining. Just a little confused on the whole situation, but I will forever be grateful of the opportunities I am give at my University. Every week, there is something new to better myself, whether that's finding an internship, creating new portfolio material, or having someone look over my resume. I'm blessed to be going to a great school that will forever benefit me in every aspect of life, whether I see it or not.

So, thank you, Bowling Green State University, for having such a unique major that promises to challenge me and entertain at the same time. Thank you for always giving your students opportunities they would have no where else. Thank you for allowing me to grow as a person and find my true self, whether I'm in the STEM field or not.