On the morning of October 25th, Jeb Bush (former Florida governor and 2016 Presidential Candidate) declared, "Universities ought to have skin in the game. When a student shows up, they ought to say 'Hey, that psych major deal, that philosophy major thing, that's great, it's important to have liberal arts ... but realize, you're going to be working at Chick-fil-A.'" He admits that the psychology is one of the top degrees for students in this country, yet believes that they are not getting jobs in that field, acknowledging that "we have huge shortages of electricians, welders, plumbers, information technologists, and teachers."

As a psychology major also majoring in English Literature (another liberal arts subject), I take offense to Bush's statement, along with a multitude of other psychology majors. Many people have taken to Twitter with the hashtag #thispsychmajor, defending their education. Dr. Ali Mattu, a cognitive behavioral therapist, posted a video stating, "This pisses me off. Psychology isn't liberal arts. It's a science, dedicated to understanding human thought and behavior. You know where I worked when I was an undergrad psychology major? NASA. So many psychology majors are there doing awesome things. Let's show Jeb Bush how important psychology is."

Psychology majors do so much more than people assume. They do what is most important - help others. We not only study the brain and body, but also learn how to treat those who need our help. Whether psychology majors are promoting mental health wellness, helping people overcome disabilities, or conducting research, they are making the world a better. They are solving issues to make people healthier and happier, and to spread awareness. Personally, as a psychology major, I aspire to help children. I want to help them overcome their fears and anxieties, aid them in controlling their own lives, assist them in conquering disabilities (whether mental or physical), and support them in being able to live freely. I see and witness this work being done nearly every single day. I hear parents and guardians say that are overjoyed at the improvement of their children, from the help of someone who majored in psychology. While Jeb Bush wants college students to consider majors that offer better job prospects, I believe that psychology is one of the best. As a psychology major, I am preparing to help and better children, the future generation, not preparing to take your order at a fast food chain.